Pink News have picked up on a local story related to Guernseyman Leo Thomas and his refusal to pay his parish rates. Mr Thomas has apparently written an open letter asking if he could be removed from his duty to pay the parish rates “due to the Church of England’s institutional homophobic stance on gay…
The Hub recently ran their first inclusion day. The purpose of the session was to hear from young people, and their family members, who may identify themselves as members of one or more minority groups, such as young carers, black ethnic groups and LGBTQ. A number of people went along to the first session and…
No sooner has Donald Trump been sworn in as the 45th President of the USA, than changes have been made to the White House website. President Obama’s administration was supportive of LGBT rights, even going so far as to light up the White House in rainbow colours to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on equal…
Big Fat Quiz of the Queer
Guernsey took a step closer to having a Same-Sex Marriage law today. Guernsey’s Royal Court have approved the Same-Sex Marriage Law today – we’re nearly there! Just one trip back to the States for final approval and you’ll be able to set a date! The approval of this legislation follows the States of Guernsey’s decision,…
The Hub, which offers support services to young people under the age of 18, is asking those in minority groups such as LGBT+ to get in touch. The Hub is running an “Inclusion Day” this Sunday 15th January, from 12 noon until 3pm at their premises in The Bordage, St Peter Port. They want to…
US Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has called gay and lesbian rights “evil” and has called on president-elect Donald Trump to reverse the wins that have taken place in recent years. Michele Bachmann has repeatedly demonstrated over the years that she does not understand the United States Constitution, which not only has an article forbidding religious tests…
Same-sex marriage could be available in Guernsey as early as this summer it has been announced. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage in Guernsey was recently approved by the Privy Council. The next step is for it to be registered in the Royal Court, which could happen at the next court sitting on 16th January.…
Do you know anyone in Guernsey who will be alone or excluded this Christmas or New Year, because of their gender identity or sexuality? Maybe that person is you… We’ve had a very kind offer from one of our members, who would like to open their home/arrange for people to get together. If you’d like…
On Thursday 1st December there is a Back Bench Debate in the Houses of Parliament on transgender equality. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee, following a representation by three female MPs. You can read the full article on the Huffington Post website. The link to the transgender equality motion is here. This…
