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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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Culture wars against trans people aren't winning votes - new research

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Culture wars against trans people aren't winning votes - new research

Jamie Wareham

Nov 11, 2023

Remembering Gay News founder Andrew Lumsden, who has died aged 82

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Remembering Gay News founder Andrew Lumsden, who has died aged 82

Jamie Wareham

Nov 4, 2023

Asexual

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Asexual people face vast and shocking discrimination in healthcare and work

QueerAF

Oct 28, 2023

Olly Alexander joins 1300+ LGBTQIA+ people calling for Palestine ceasefire

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Olly Alexander joins 1300+ LGBTQIA+ people calling for Palestine ceasefire

QueerAF

Oct 28, 2023

YouTube profiting millions of dollars from anti-LGBTQIA+ hate speech

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YouTube profiting millions of dollars from anti-LGBTQIA+ hate speech

QueerAF

Oct 21, 2023

NHL Pride Tape ban gets fierce reaction from fans and players

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NHL Pride Tape ban gets fierce reaction from fans and players

QueerAF

Oct 14, 2023

Plans to exclude trans women from hospital wards show this government’s true colours

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Plans to exclude trans women from hospital wards show this government’s true colours

QueerAF, Rowan Gavin

Oct 7, 2023

Braverman blasted for singling out queer asylum seekers

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Braverman blasted for singling out queer asylum seekers

Jon Holmes

Sep 30, 2023

How one family’s bravery can make a difference: the Alice Litman inquest

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How one family’s bravery can make a difference: the Alice Litman inquest

QueerAF, Rowan Gavin

Sep 23, 2023

More than just broken windows - the Clonezone attacks in context

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More than just broken windows - the Clonezone attacks in context

Rowan Gavin

Sep 16, 2023