The world mourns David Bowie
The world is today mourning David Bowie, who died of cancer, aged 69. Read this BuzzFeed article about why he was so important to a lot of LGBT people.
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Be happy Indian trans style
India’s first trans band, 6 Pack, has released a video covering Pharell’s song “Happy”. Watch and see what you think. We think it makes us…..happy!
Photographs of gay couples all over the world
Photographer Braden Summers has produced an eye catching series of images of gay couples in various countries, to show that, no matter where you are in the world, love is equal. See more here on Buzzfeed.
Winter Pride event London Jan 30th 2016
Anyone thinking of popping over to London for the Winter Pride event on January 30th? The event is being held at The Coronet at Elephant & Castle from 9pm until 6am. There’s an impressive line up, with live acts and DJs. The event is sponsored by Smirnoff, so there’s be some delicious cocktails to be…
Considering the LGBTQI Homeless Youth Over the Holidays
Considering the LGBTQI Homeless Youth Over the Holidays As you look back over the past year, you’ll no doubt ponder over how much has changed. With the first LGBTQI Pride Festival in the history of the Channel Islands taking place in Jersey and equal marriage laws being passed, it’s certainly a reason to celebrate! Being…
A little festive song for Christmas
This festive ditty by Out of the Blue, Oxford’s all male a cappella group, is aiming to raise funds for Helen & Douglas House, the world’s first children’s hospice; it provides much needed palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and young adults, and their families. For more information, go to www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/
How to deal with less enlightened relatives at Christmas
At Christmas, most people will have to deal with family members who are less educated about LGBT issues. Are you spending Christmas with your family this year? Are there still one or two family members who are less enlightened or supportive of LGBT issues? Pink News have an article about how to deal with arguments…
States of Guernsey approve Same Sex Marriage
The States of Guernsey approved the introduction of Same Sex Marriage in this afternoon’s sitting, but a majority of 37 to 7. An amendment was proposed by Deputy Hunter Adam, to introduce Union Civile as an alternative to Same Sex Marriage. This was defeated by 40 votes to 4. Another amendment, proposed by Deputy De…
Guernsey States debate on Equal Marriage under way
The debate on Equal Marriage in the States of Guernsey is under way. Watch this space to see how things unfold. 9:50am – The Policy Letter is being read in the States by Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq. 10:05am – Two amendments have been tabled by Deputies Adam and De Lisle. Deputy Adam’s amendment is to…
Jersey sends message of support for Guernsey vote on equal marriage
Liberate in Jersey have sent a message of support to Guernsey as the States prepares to debate equal marriage. “We would like to offer our heartfelt support and to congratulate our colleagues at Liberate in Guernsey for all the positive work that they have done in advance of the States of Guernsey debate on the…