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‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules and book bans might have felt familiar in medieval Europe, but queer themes in literature survived nonetheless.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia(IDAHOBIT) is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016 the commemorations had taken place in over 130 countries

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide use dating apps, but only half of users say that they have had positive experiences. Incredibly, many users also received threats of harm.

Loneliness is that negative feeling that arises when our social needs are unmet by the quantity and quality of our current social relationships. As social beings, we rely on safe, secure social surroundings to survive and thrive. A 2023 survey revealed that Australians aged 18 to 24 are most affected by loneliness, but Phil McAuliffe, who calls himself 'The Loneliness Guy' says be a gift. Find out why.

So, was the famous Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite definitely gay? A historian explains why it’s much more complicated.

The policing of LGBTQ+ people casts a long, dark shadow. Police marching at Mardi Gras must be backed up with real change.

America. The self-proclaimed ‘land of the free’ and ‘home of the brave’. But if you have been paying attention to US politics this year, you’d be forgiven for thinking that freedom and bravery had been thrown out of the proverbial window.

Relationships can be hard at times. They need work while we navigate each other’s habits and attitudes in life and find our common ground. As they say, ‘opposites attract’! It is often our differences with stuff, including our money management and style which can cause real friction and frustration.

Once upon a time, romance novels from major U.S. publishers featured only heterosexual couples. Today, the five biggest publishers regularly release same-sex love stories.