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Our explainers are a mix of in-depth reporting, facts, analysis and expert opinion designed to help you understand LGBTQIA+ news.

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Disney nostalgia won't be enough to forgive them for 'Don't Say Gay' saga

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Disney nostalgia won't be enough to forgive them for 'Don't Say Gay' saga

Jamie Wareham

Mar 12, 2022

Anti-trans tirade continues despite LGBTQIA+ people suffering in Ukraine

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Anti-trans tirade continues despite LGBTQIA+ people suffering in Ukraine

Jamie Wareham

Mar 5, 2022

Ukraine invasion is a violent action against queer rights everywhere

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Ukraine invasion is a violent action against queer rights everywhere

Jamie Wareham

Feb 26, 2022

So-called ‘bathroom bills’ don’t work - here's why 🚽

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So-called ‘bathroom bills’ don’t work - here's why 🚽

Jamie Wareham

Feb 12, 2022

Ex-staff call out anti-LGBT 'culture of transphobia' at UK Equality Watchdog

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Ex-staff call out anti-LGBT 'culture of transphobia' at UK Equality Watchdog

Jamie Wareham

Feb 5, 2022

Will the long-delayed 'ban' to so-called 'conversion therapy' count?

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Will the long-delayed 'ban' to so-called 'conversion therapy' count?

Jamie Wareham

Feb 3, 2022

EHRC's actions are a 'pivotal moment' for transgender rights

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EHRC's actions are a 'pivotal moment' for transgender rights

Jamie Wareham

Jan 29, 2022

Transgender athlete Lia Thomas is an excellent swimmer 🏊

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Transgender athlete Lia Thomas is an excellent swimmer 🏊

Jamie Wareham

Jan 22, 2022

What an email to LGBTQIA+ BBC staff about Stonewall tells us

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What an email to LGBTQIA+ BBC staff about Stonewall tells us

Jamie Wareham

Nov 13, 2021

I listened to *that* podcast, so you don't have to

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I listened to that podcast, so you don't have to

Jamie Wareham

Oct 25, 2021