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Homophobic Politician Defrauded Public Funds

Posted on 23 Nov 2023 in Finance

LGBTQIA activists have often argued that homophobes and transphobes are corrupt, evil, narcissistic and of detriment to society because they do not believe in democracy or rule of law. Well, evidence this week that underscores this assertion comes from the United States, and is reported on in the latest issue of the Australian gay magazine DNA. They say "Former Florida lawmaker Joe Harding was responsible for sponsoring the bill known commonly as the Don't Say Gay Bill.

Bristol's Charity Shops Make a Scene at Pride

Posted on 6 Jul 2023 in Finance

Pride is being celebrated by numerous companies as we know, but a particular acknowledgement must go to independent, grass roots and not for profit organisations who are also marking the Pride season. Here in our home city of Bristol, dozens of charity shops are emblazoned with rainbows. One ch

Co-op Treats Storegoers to Pride Anthems

Posted on 5 Jun 2023 in Finance

The high street Co-op, which is undoubtedly the most ethical of the main supermarket chains in the UK, by dint of it being owned by its customers and not corporate concerns, has a long tradition of supporting its many LGBTQIA customers and staff. For Pride Month, it's in house r

Extremists Threaten to Boycott Lego

Posted on 30 May 2023 in Finance

Hopping mad right wingers are threatening to boycott the famous Danish brand Lego, after it launched its Pride Month campaign which, according to newswire Pink News will "highlight LGBTQ+ voices". This was all too much for assorted extremists, who have tried to organise a boycot

Disney Hits Back at Florida Hate Laws

Posted on 11 May 2023 in Finance

In recent international news, Disney in Florida, one of the largest employers in the state and a key driver of tourism, has hit back with a lawsuit against attempts by the far right administration of Ron De Santis to silence its opposition to reactionary policies. NBC News reports that on Wednes

Apr

Bi Business Hero Portas Lobbies John Lewis

In economics news, bisexual business expert Mary Portas has written to the head of the John Lewis Partnership to ask them to keep their unique partnership model. Reuters says that Portas has writt

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Oxford Council Considers Wage Inequities

The communist daily newspaper The Morning Star, says that Oxford City Council will extend its analysis of workers pay, which already focuses on women’s and disabled peoples wages, to include LGBT+

Aug

Calvin Klein Celebrates Queer Families

Gay Times magazine have partnered with fashion brand Calvin Klein over its “This is Love” summer campaign.

Apr

Grant Stopped for Anti-Trans Group

The "Arts Professional" website reports that LGBTQIA+ groups are broadly pleased after the controversial organisation calling itself the "LGB Alliance" had a grant under the Queen’s Platinum Jubile

Mar

Consternation at Disney Financial Grants

The US based gay magazine the Advocate has said that there is every indication that the Disney Corporation will continue to finance anti-gay and anti-trans politicians in Florida, including those w