Four years ago, Gareth Lee, a gay rights activist, was refused a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage” from a Northern Ireland bakery. They were found by the Courts to have discriminated for refusing the cake. The owners of Ashers Bakery have repeatedly challenged the ruling, arguing that the cake’s message was against their…
A Florida judge’s decision to not allow attorneys to question jurors about potential biases against LGBT individuals has sparked a pushback from lawyers. The question arose during the trial between Raymond Berthiaume and the city of Key West – Berthiaume is gay. The team argued for basic civil rights that would be given to protected…
Hawaii has become the twelfth American state to pass a ban on gay “cure” therapy for minors. A Hawaiian conference committee cleared the bill for sending to the Democratic Governor David Ige on 27 April 2018. He is expected to sign this into law. The bill bans efforts to “engage in or attempt to engage…
The Exhibitionist Great Pudding Party – the alternative black tie event of the year, where guests are invited to dress to express their individuality. The Exhibitionist Ball takes a new direction for 2018. This year we’re having a party with a twist; there’ll be less sitting and more partying! So get your dancing shoes on…
Boris Johnson has said he will raise gay rights with leaders of Commonwealth countries where being a part of the LGBTQ community is illegal. Homosexuality is still illegal in 70% of the countries involved in the Commonwealth Games, despite organisers of the event insist the last two games have been the “most inclusive events in…
Trans Unite allows members of the transgender & non-binary communities to find a support group local to them
The Channel Islands Equality & Diversity Awards are open for nominations and we want to hear from you. Have you experienced exceptional kindness and respect from colleagues at work? If so, tell us about it. Have you felt your needs were especially considered when being served in a shop, restaurant, office, government department or some…
Lip Sync like your life depends on it – if you’ve ever wanted to be a 90’s rap star or power ballad diva now is your chance! It’s the best bits of karaoke without the danger of your ears bleeding. Join the the second of our now legendary Lip Sync Battles hosted by Guernsey’s very…
Jersey today passed a law recognizing both same-sex and humanist marriages. Politicians voted 43-1 to legalize same-sex marriage. They also rejected an amendment giving religious business owners the right to refuse same-sex couples. Read more here.
Join our new LGBTQ group OUT for a Sunday stroll. Feel energised and refreshed ready to tackle ‘Blue Monday’! We’ll finish at Oatlands and have a coffee to warm us up after. *** Child friendly *** Where: Pembroke Car Park : L’Ancresse side When: 14th Jan 2018 Time: 10:30 – 23:59
