© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedFacebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen. (Matt McClain-Pool/Getty Images)An SNP MP who faced biting homophobic abuse online grilled a Facebook whistleblower, citing his own experience of social media trolling.The tragic killing of Tory MP David Amess has heightened concerns around online abuse, with the British government planning to toughen up social…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedA protester wrapped in a trans Pride flag holds a ‘Never Stop Fighting’ placard during the trans rights demonstration. (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty)The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been urged to focus “more on healthcare access” for the trans and LGBT+ communities on World Mental Health Day.In a…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedMackenzie Atwood broke down in tears at the school board meeting. (YouTube)A gay student was left in tears after she was shouted down and accused of “indoctrination” for opening up about her experience of bullying.Mackenzie Atwood, a student at Franklin High School in Massachusetts, candidly discussed her own experiences…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedAfghan Taliban militants and villagers attend a gathering as they celebrate the peace deal and their victory in the Afghan conflict on US in Afghanistan. (NOORULLAH SHIRZADA/AFP via Getty)A group of LGBT+ Afghans have been evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and resettled in the UK as part of a government…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedPoppers! (PinkNews)For some, they’re part of a good night out. For others, they make sex more sensual, more free.Some people prefer to sniff poppers at home by themselves, where they can reach a high and climax in solitude. They mean different things to different people, but within the queer community,…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedEd Sheeran thought he was gay as a child because he loved Britney Spears and musical theatre. (Ian Gavan/Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty)Ed Sheeran thought he might be gay when he was growing up because he had a “feminine” side and he loved Britney Spears.The “Shivers” singer opened up about the…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedCarrie Johnson, wife of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaks at the LGBT+ Pride reception at the Conservative Party Conference. (Getty/ Stefan Rousseau-Pool)In a speech at a Conservative Party Conference Pride drinks reception, Carrie Johnson has insisted it is “blatantly untrue” that it is “incompatible” to be queer and a…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedThe BBC headquarters. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty)The BBC has defended its “rigorous editorial processes” after being heavily criticised for a “transphobic” article that relied on a “deeply flawed” survey conducted by a known anti-trans group.The 26 October BBC News piece was titled “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women”…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedAmazon Prime Video is adding plenty of content throughout November 2021. (YouTube)Amazon has unveiled the films and TV series joining Prime Video UK in November 2021.From classic films to Amazon originals, there’s plenty of content to binge during the winter months.The films and shows will all be available to…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedDolly Parton attends Variety and Women In Film’s 2017 pre-Emmy celebration at Gracias Madre on 15 September 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Getty/Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)Dolly Parton has opened up about the significance behind her “little tattoos”, sharing she has “more than one” piece of pastel body ink.The “Jolene” singer has…