Category: Around the World
A Scottish employment tribunal has dismissed all three discrimination claims brought by nurse Sandie Peggie against the Royal College of Nursing, ruling that the union’s actions were not influenced by her protected beliefs. Sandie Peggie has lost her employment tribunal case against the Royal College of Nursing following a dispute over the support she received […]
Democrats have won control of the US House and Senate, creating a stronger congressional check on Donald Trump and a new political opening for LGBTQ+ advocates. But the election result will take time to translate into policy—and the president retains considerable power. Democrats have won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in […]
History has been made in the United States, with Democrat Chris Pappas becoming the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ political representation. The 46-year-old congressman defeated Republican former senator John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s Senate election on Tuesday 3 November, securing a victory that will […]
Delaware voters have returned Sarah McBride to the US House of Representatives, giving America’s first openly transgender member of Congress a second term after a campaign focused on affordability and public service. Sarah McBride has won reelection to Delaware’s sole seat in the US House of Representatives, defeating Republican challenger Joseph Arminio. The Associated Press […]
Newly released findings suggest many students still expect LGBTQ+ classmates to face bullying, as Ireland’s annual inclusion campaign returns. Almost half of post-primary students surveyed in Ireland believe a classmate would be bullied if they came out as lesbian, gay or bisexual, according to findings released by Belong To — LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland. The figure […]
Catholic preschools are seeking access to Colorado’s public funding programme while challenging its LGBTQ+ admissions protections. The US Supreme Court has heard a case over whether Catholic preschools must comply with Colorado’s anti-discrimination requirements to receive state funding. Arguments took place on Tuesday 3 November in Washington — Wednesday 4 November NZDT. No ruling has […]
Rainbow flags, fierce fashion and thousands of fabulous LGBTQ+ people took over the streets of Johannesburg as Pride returned to South Africa’s Sandton district for a spectacular celebration of love, visibility and freedom. Johannesburg Pride 2026 brought colour, music and plenty of queer joy to the city’s bustling business district on Saturday 31 October, as […]
Simon Blake has called for less heated discussion in a Guardian interview published on 1 November. The Stonewall chief executive’s approach has a clear foundation in his own earlier writing: improving everyday life for LGBTQ+ people while finding ways to work through disagreement. In a reflection published on 24 September, marking two years leading the […]