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International

Police slow to respond to queer murders

June 2, 2022January 4, 2023 Christine Kinori

Sheila Lumumba was raped and murdered in their home.

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Tagged Africa, government, homophobia, Kenya, lesbian, murder, non-binary, Sheila Lumumba, violenceLeave a comment
Entertainment, Opinion

Is The L Word’s Jenny the ultimate queer villain?

May 12, 2022January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Jenny Schecter is a queer villain who isn't the result of lazy homophobic writing.

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Features

Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches

November 28, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.

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International

Liberty, equality, fertility: France allows IVF for gay and single women

October 5, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A national sperm shortage may mean some people continue to travel to conceive.

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Tagged assisted reproductive treatment, equality, Europe, family, France, healthcare, IVF, law, lesbian, News, womenLeave a comment
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International

Lesbian suing former employer over discrimination and forced resignation

October 1, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The woman’s supervisor encouraged her to pursue religious conversion therapy.

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Entertainment, Opinion

The trilogy ends with something special: Fear Street is Queer Street

July 21, 2021January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Fear Street Part Three: 1666 depicts the embodiment of queer rage and a refreshingly different ending.

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National, New South Wales

Couple launches support service for trans women, queer community

July 5, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

TransGlitterusUs offers everything from makeup help to social support.

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Tagged Callala Bay, lesbian, makeup, News, support, trans, TransGlitterUs, transition, womenLeave a comment
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National

Cervical screening urged for queer and trans people

June 23, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

All people with a cervix should have the simple test to prevent or identify cancer.

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Tagged Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation, cancer, Elizabeth Ham, gender diverse, healthcare, HPV, lesbian, News, sexual health, trans, womenLeave a comment
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Opinion

Back to the desert: Sally and Michelle

June 17, 2021January 4, 2023 Ruth Starr

What happens when two women run away to start a new life together?

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Entertainment, Opinion

Willow Rosenberg is a lesbian – let’s not retcon that

June 13, 2021January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Willow and Tara were among the first lesbian couples on television.

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Tagged biphobia, bisexual, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon, lesbian, television, women1 Comment
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Entertainment

Lesflicks announces diverse LFEST film lineup for 2021

June 2, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

This year's festival will again be held online, featuring special interactive events.

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National

Stronger discrimination law urged after lesbian fired from religious college

April 12, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Advocates have called for a national model based on Tasmanian law.

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International

Lesbian couple in battle for legal recognition as parents

February 4, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The couple are in a race against time with their first child due this month.

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National

‘Profiled as predators’: Lesbians still discriminated against in sport

December 21, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Australian cricketer Alex Blackwell has opened up about the marginalisation of lesbians in sport.

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Entertainment

Lesflicks Film Awards to showcase and celebrate queer films

December 7, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The awards will celebrate queer women’s films released during 2020.

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Entertainment

Short film Odd Girls released for World AIDS Day

December 1, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The short drama explores the story of a lesbian ally during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.

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