Books & Art

Stonewall publish second annual guide to gay-friendly universities

Stonewall Gay by Degree logo July 19th, 2011

Stonewall, the UK gay rights charity, has launched a new edition of their guide to gay-friendly British Universities. (more…)

Chile set to legalise same-sex unions, Uruguay pushes for marriage

Chile flag July 13th, 2011

The Chilean government is preparing to pass legislation that would recognise the legal rights of same-sex couples who have been co-habiting for more than a year, a firm step towards legalising civil unions for gay couples in the country. (more…)

Birmingham Pride ’should remain free’

Birmingham Pride. Photo: Peter Black July 6th, 2011

A representative of Birmingham Pride has declared that the festival is likely to remain “free” in coming years.  The revelation comes just weeks after organisers suggested that they may charge for future events. (more…)

Longlist for Polari book prize announced

Bookshelf July 5th, 2011

The Polari First Book Prize longlist was released at the London Literary Fesitval last night.

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“Television isn’t great at showing butch characters” - exclusive interview with Sarah Waters

Sarah Waters June 30th, 2011

With the television adaptation of best-selling novel The Night Watch about to hit our screens, three-time Man Booker Prize nominee Sarah Waters talks exclusively to Lesbilicious’ Chloe Setter about why she wanted to put lesbians back at the heart of her next project. (more…)

New York passes same-sex marriage bill

Same-sex marriage supporters in NYC June 25th, 2011

The bill was approved 33 to 29 in a tense vote that took place late last night in the state Senate. From 24 July, when the bill comes into force, New York will be the largest US state where same-sex marriage is legal. (more…)

St. Petersburg authorities ban Slavic Pride - but sanction anti-gay rally

Anti-gay protestors in St Petersburg June 21st, 2011

LGBT communities in St. Petersburg are dismayed over city authorities’ decision to allow an anti-gay rally to take place over the weekend. The ruling dealt a further blow to organisers of Slavic Pride, whose parade applications to the city have twice been refused. (more…)

US anti-gay groups target all-American institutions

'Warning' banner flown in Florida June 8th, 2011

Disney World and The US Federal Reserve have been hit by homophobic complaints after showing support for the LGBT community. (more…)

Women’s sex shop nominated for major industry awards

Sh! store June 6th, 2011

A groundbreaking sex shop run by women, for women has been nominated in two categories for the prestigious ETO Awards 2011. (more…)

Anne Lister’s diaries win top heritage prize

Anne Lister May 25th, 2011

The 27 volumes which chart the life of the 19th century lesbian have been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

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