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40 years ago Samantha Fox burst on to the music scene

Double demin, big hair and a provocative title of 'Touch Me'

On This Gay Day | AIDS activist organisation ACT UP formed

ACT UP grew out of activist Larry Kramer's frustration with the lack of action on tackling the AIDS crisis.

Pixar executive admits they cut suggestions that Elio could be queer

PIxar has defended the move saying it may have led to challenging conversations for parents.

On This Gay Day: The word 'lesbian' was said in a film for the first time

The word lesbian was used in a mainstream film for the first time In 1966 the social satire film The Group tackled many topics including...

On This Gay Day: Bob Brown was elected to federal parliament

Bob Brown became the first openly gay politician in Australia's federal parliament Australian went to the polls on 2nd March 1996 bringing an end to...

On This Gay Day: In 2012 local activist Isabelle Lake passed away

Remembering Isabelle Lake Isabelle Lake is remembered for her passionate advocacy for the rights of transgender people in Western Australia. Following her death at the...

On This Gay Day: Willow and Tara kissed on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'

Willow and Tara kissed on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'  A lesbian or bisexual relationship on mainstream television may be fairly common place today, but it's...

On This Gay Day: Playwright Christopher Marlowe was born in 1564

Was Christopher Marlowe gay?  Christopher Marlowe was an English poet and playwright born in Canterbury in 1564. He is widely considered to be one of...

On This Gay Day: In 1983 playwright and author Tennessee Williams died

Tennessee Williams is remembered as one of the most important playwrights of the 20th century  Tennessee Williams was a prolific American playwright and author, best...

On This Gay Day: 'That's What Friends Are For' wins Grammy award

'That's What Friends Are For' wins Grammy award for Song of the Year On this day in 1986 the song That's What Friends Are For won the...

On This Gay Day: Queer as Folk made its debut on British television

In 1999 the original British version of Queer as Folk aired for the first time causing controversy in its wake. The landmark series shocked some audiences when...

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40 years ago Samantha Fox burst on to the music scene

Double demin, big hair and a provocative title of 'Touch Me'

On This Gay Day | AIDS activist organisation ACT UP formed

ACT UP grew out of activist Larry Kramer's frustration with the lack of action on tackling the AIDS crisis.

Pixar executive admits they cut suggestions that Elio could be queer

PIxar has defended the move saying it may have led to challenging conversations for parents.

UK pauses new prescriptions for cross-sex hormones for people under 18

The National Health Service said there was weak evidence on the benefits and risks of the treatment.

Christian Lobby warns of “unintended consequences” in conversion therapy ban

Brian Greig from Just.Equal on moves to water down conversion therapy bans.
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