Evan Rachel Wood: ‘I didn’t even know bisexuality was a thing’

Evan Rachel Wood. Photo: David Shankbone. October 26th, 2011

True Blood star Evan Rachel Wood has revealed how she felt “terrified” about her sexual orientation because no-one would talk about bisexuality. More »

Women gain ground in Independent’s annual Pink List

Jessie J October 25th, 2011

Schoolteacher Elly Barnes topped the Independent on Sunday’s Pink List this year, joining Jessie J, Clare Balding, Sue Perkins, and Heather Peace in the Top 10. However, the list remains broadly male-dominated, with women occupying less than a third of the 101 places. More »

Majority of women may be bisexual

kiss October 25th, 2011

New research from the United States suggests that most women experience same-sex attraction. More »

Gay-friendly jobs website launched by Stonewall

Stonewall Logo October 21st, 2011

The new website lists jobs with companies such as Barclays and BP who are members of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

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Lesbian radio show launched in the North East

Pride Radio October 21st, 2011

Pride Radio North East has launched a new radio show run by lesbian and bisexual women, for lesbian and bisexual women. More »

£10,000 for Reading LGBT centre

Reading. Photo: Derek Harper October 20th, 2011

Councillors from all parties in Reading unanimously backed a motion to provide local charity Support U with accommodation and funding. More »

UK lesbian artists band together to combat homophobic bullying

L Project October 20th, 2011

On 21st and 22nd October a collective of lesbian bands and musicians will be recording a song at Dean Street Studios in London. The song will be released in January 2012 as a digital download and proceeds raised will be donated to UK charities that aim to prevent homophobic bullying. More »

Is dating a friend a good idea?

couple holding hands October 20th, 2011

It has become a cliché at weddings, writes Daniela Baker. A teary-eyed bride saying she married her best friend. It’s a romantic notion that two people are so much in tune with one another that they want to be together forever. Many will scoff and close the door on ever harboring romantic thoughts for a friend, while others will more than entertain it. More »

Lesbian parents under fire for delaying trans daughter’s puberty

trans symbol October 18th, 2011

A lesbian couple in the United States are facing media scrutiny after agreeing to provide their 11-year-old daughter with hormone blockers. More »

US Senate narrowly confirms lesbian judge

Flag of the United States October 14th, 2011

The United States Senate has confirmed out lesbian Alison Nathan as a federal judge in New York’s Southern District. A Republican backlash threatened the appointment just hours before it was due to take place. More »