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Biden Praised for His Trans Youth Support

Posted on 25 Oct 2020 in World

Newsweek Magazine reports that Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden has expressed his support for transgender young people in recent hustings ahead of the US vote in early November. Mr Biden was slammed by the usual screech of fundamentalist and hate groups, who even tried to overrun the Newsweek magazine comments threads with their ill informed rantings. However, Mr Biden was praised by many rights advocates, who noted that it was no surprise that Biden has taken this stance, given his long association with progressive policy platforms.

New Book Delves into History of Malcolm X

Posted on 24 Oct 2020 in World

Cautious Hope for LGBTQ People in Bolivia

Posted on 24 Oct 2020 in World

It seems from initial polling results that the leftist candidate of the Socialist Party has won the Presidential election in Bolivia, a country in the Andes mountains of South America which has made some progress on LGBTQ equality in recent decades, but which still maintains a constitutional ban

US Evangelical Vote Mocked by President

Posted on 20 Oct 2020 in World

Senator Ben Sasse believes strongly in the US Constitution. As a Republican, he might not strike you as the most immediate ally of LGBTQ people or of minorities.

US Women Rally Against the Lies of Trump

Posted on 20 Oct 2020 in World

The Guardian reports that thousands of women, many of them young and engaged with the political process, rallied across the United States on Saturday to urge voters, whether male, female or gender non conformist, to put aside their differences and vote against the Republican cand

Oct

Trade Justice Organisation Launches Catalogue

Traidcraft, the UK's oldest fairtrade organisation, who were established by a coalition of church groups, countercultural economists and trade justice activists in the seventies, h

Oct

Dictionary Bi Change Pleases Activists - US

Them.us, a USA based portal for news and features affecting the LGBTQ communities, reports that dictionary publishers Merriam-Webster updated their definition of “bisexual”.

Sep

Teddy Bear Day Holds LGBTQ Significance

Greatest Hits Radio was reporting yesterday that it was Teddy Bear Day, a day dedicated to celebrating one of childhood’s classic toys. Teddy Bears have a particu

Sep

Bristol Banksy Boat Helps Refugees in Med

Bristol's famous artist Banksy has put his money where is mouth is and has purchased a former French navy vessel to act as a refugee rescue vessel, based in the Mediterranean, wher

Jul

Voting Inconsistencies Are No Surprise

Feature Story News, an independent news bureau which provides radio bulletins for English language radio stations around the globe, says that the “Niet” Campaign in Moscow will be