Day: August 20, 2025

Aug 20
“Our Voices Were Silenced”: UK’s First Trans Judge Mounts Human Rights Challenge

The UK’s first transgender judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, has launched a landmark challenge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), claiming the UK Supreme Court excluded trans voices in a ruling that redefined legal sex. McCloud, who retired from the High Court last year, argues that the court’s April decision stripped rights from around […]

Aug 20
From Stage to Marriage: Queer Wedding Ceremony Stuns at Edinburgh Fringe

A queer couple has made history at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival after saying “I do” in front of a packed theatre audience, marking the first ticketed wedding ceremony of its kind. Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, co-founders of Awkward Productions, tied the knot on Saturday (16 August) at The Pleasance Grand in front of around […]

Aug 20
Red, White & Royal Blue Sequel Update From Author Leaves Fans Divided

Author Casey McQuiston has shared a cryptic update about the long-awaited sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue, leaving fans unsure whether to feel hopeful or concerned. McQuiston, who is co-writing the script with director Matthew López, spoke about the project during an interview on Friday (15 August). “I think it’s safe to say our […]

Aug 20
Hillary Clinton Warns Same-Sex Couples to Marry Now Ahead of Potential Supreme Court Challenge

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged same-sex couples to “consider getting married” as the Supreme Court weighs whether to hear a case that could threaten federal protections for marriage equality. The nation’s highest court is currently considering whether to take up an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who […]