Articles Just Like Us Lesbian Visibility Week Life News Originals

‘How I became the proud and blossoming lesbian I am today’

Just Like Us ambassador Jenna Athi reflects on her journey from shame to self-love, celebrating the pride and joy of being a lesbian today. WORDS BY JENNA ATHI I love being a lesbian. I love exploring my queerness, pushing myself out of my gender comfort zone, and loudly loving my girlfriend with my entire being. However, as with most things that we learn to love about ourselves, there was once a time we didn’t. Growing up the signs were blindingly obvious, but somehow no one was able to see it,…

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Articles Lesbian Visibility Week Life Nancy Kelley News Originals

‘Lesbian Visibility Week is an opportunity to focus on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people’

Philip Baldwin speaks with Nancy Kelley about the urgent need for visibility, solidarity, and justice for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people during Lesbian Visibility Week. WORDS BY PHILIP BALDWIN Nancy Kelley is the Executive Director at DIVA and a Director of the Trans Solidarity Alliance. She is an award-winning LGBTQIA+ and human rights campaigner. From 2020 to 2023, Nancy was the CEO of Stonewall and prior to that, the Deputy Chief Executive at the National Centre for Social Research. Lesbian Visibility Week runs from 21 to 27 April, with Lesbian…

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Articles Bridgerton Culture Life News Nicola Coughlan Trans Rights

Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan raises £120,000 for trans charity after UK court ruling

Nicola Coughlan’s fundraiser supporting Not A Phase helped keep the charity’s vital services afloat. On 16 April, the UK Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to trans rights when it ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The decision stemmed from a dispute centring on whether a trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) should be treated the same as a cisgender woman under the UK’s Equality Act 2010. Shortly after the ruling was announced, trans people, other members of the LGBTQIA+ community,…

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USA Olympic medalist comes out and introduces world to his boyfriend

Yared Nuguse has come out publicly in the most heartwarming way. On 29 March, the Olympic athlete ‘introduced’ the world to his boyfriend, Julian Falco, via seven intimate photos and videos on his Instagram page. Nuguse also celebrated their one-year anniversary while joking, “Don’t act so surprised.” His post was met with love and support from fellow athletes such as Chris Mosier, Courtney Wayment, Dani Jones, Grayson Murphy, Hunter Woodhall, Jeffrey McEachern, Kara Goucher, Kara Winger, Keira D’Amato, Nikki Hiltz, Oliver Hoare, Olivia Fabry and Raymond Braun. Fabry requested “more…

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Articles Just Like Us Life News Originals

‘A leopard can change its spots: How my mum learned to accept me as a young trans person’

This Mother’s Day, Just Like Us ambassador Teddy Ramplin reflects on the impact of coming out as trans on his relationship with his mum, and why “a leopard really can change its spots”.   WORDS BY TEDDY RAMPLIN Coming out is a rite of passage for many LGBTQIA+ people. Some don’t feel the need to make a big song and dance of it – it can be as simple as saying two words in passing – or even come out at all, but most of us will do it at least once. When…

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Articles Culture Drag Liberal Democrats Life News

Drag superstar Tiara Skye talks politics with the ‘UK’s sexiest politician’ Carl Cashman

Trans drag superstar Tiara Skye treated fans to one of her most unhinged and hilarious interviews yet. Over the last few years, the self-proclaimed “street walker and queer talker” has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her chaotic interviews. While Tiara has mainly stuck to chatting with your everyday Londoner or tourist, she recently stepped into her political journalism bag for KLOSS Community’s latest YouTube video. Titled “Tiara Skye Investigates, ‘The UK’s Sexiest Politician,’” the beloved talent ditched the Soho streets for a cab ride with the dreamy city…

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Articles coming out Culture Football Josh Cavallo Life News

Footballer Josh Cavallo says he receives daily “death threats” since coming out as gay

Josh Cavallo has opened up about the hate he receives for being an openly gay footballer. Back in 2021, the Adelaide United player made LGBTQ+ history after he came out in an emotional open letter. “It’s been a journey to get to this point in my life, but I couldn’t be happier with my decision to come out. I have been fighting my sexuality for six years now, and I’m glad I can put that to rest,” he wrote. “Growing up, I always felt the need to hide myself because…

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Roman Mercury, beloved gay adult film star and actor, dies at 45

Beloved gay adult film star Roman Mercury, whose real name is Hermes Sant Anna Fiho – has passed away at the age of 45. The shocking news was announced on 27 February by friend and industry peer Greg Dixxon on X, formerly known as Twitter. “In loving memory of Roman Mercury. With profound sadness, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of @romanmercury_. Roman left us unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy, talent and kindness that touched the lives of so many around the world,” he wrote. “To his fans,…

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Articles Interviews Jude Guaitamacchi Life Long Reads News Originals

Jude Guaitamacchi: ‘We must dismantle the political forces undermining trans rights’

Jude Guaitamacchi speaks with Philip Baldwin about challenging political agendas, the importance of representation, and uniting allies for trans rights. WORDS BY PHILIP BALDWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY YELLOW BELLY Jude Guaitamacchi is a leading trans rights and LGBTQIA+ activist, as well as a public speaker. Jude is one of the founders of the Trans Solidarity Alliance and has been behind a number of key campaigns. From #LwiththeT to working with stars like Emma Bunton to increase awareness, Jude has worked tirelessly highlighting trans issues. Jude was the first non-binary model for…

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Gay MAGA influencer found dead while awaiting trial on second-degree murder charge

Gay MAGA social media influencer Garrett Bruno has died at the age of 33. According to Out, the West Hollywood native – who was known on social media as @Garrett.Travels – was found deceased in his parents’ Mount Dora, Florida-based home on 4 March. As of writing, a cause of death has yet to be released. However, a rep for the Orange County Medical Examiners told Daily Mail that an investigation is ongoing. At the time of his passing, Garrett was out on bail after he was arrested and charged…

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