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We're considering changing or removing the three least useful sections of the newsletter as ranked by you. Last week we asked about the What's Trending section:
The feedback was an overwhelming majority to keep it, as it helps people stay off social media. The change we're taking on board is to keep it tight and concise though. Equally, we’ll try and bring in some joy here where possible.
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Understand the LGBTQIA+ headlines and keep track of the latest queer content and perspectives. QueerAF is written by Jamie Wareham and another queer creative each week.
💬 This week:
- Labour. As part of a broader move to appear centrist and avoid media criticism, the party has dramatically shifted away from its commitment to trans rights. We explore what's changed.
- IVF Victory. QueerAF founding members Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans have made a huge victory in their fight for equality for same-sex couples who want to have IVF.
- Jordan Henderson. The once staunch ally's move to a Saudi club has drawn extensive criticism. As well as a TL;DR this week's Queer Gaze from Sarah Kenchington explains why this is so painful for queer footie fans.
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How much has Labour's transgender policies shifted this week?
TLDR: The Labour Party has dramatically rolled back its promises to reform the Gender Recognition Act, in a move broadly welcomed by anti-trans campaigners - though it doesn't go as far as they'd hoped. It's part of a wider trend of Keir Starmer trying to come off the fence, while characteristically not quite managing to land firmly on either side of it.
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