LGBT rights
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The week in patriarchy The week in patriarchy: can we escape to those newfound planets now?
Jessica ValentiTrans rights are being rolled back and – in case you forgot – sexual harassment at work is still uber bad in America -
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A light-hearted short film directed by Armand de Saint-Salv for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras captures how trivial the acceptance of equal love should be in Australian households, especially in light of more pressing matters such as tomato sauce versus barbecue sauce
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For youngsters realising they don’t fit expected gender roles, books from Winnie-the-Pooh to His Dark Materials have long provided overt and covert help
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The gay and lesbian movement hasn’t always prioritized the most vulnerable. Now, with immigrants and trans people under attack, it’s vital to do so
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For people fleeing harsh legislation in their own countries, Kenya is offering sanctuary and the chance to live life free from fear
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White House press secretary Sean Spicer says justice and education departments are reviewing current federal guidance on public schools
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While other Asian countries make progress on LGBT rights, an unexpected wave of bigotry and anger broke out in Indonesia last year
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Letters: Ms Steinfeld and Mr Keidan may be the victims of discrimination – but, c’mon guys, get over yourselves
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'We need leadership – quickly': first-year students on the biggest issue facing Australia
Philippa Adler, Jasper Lindell, Annie Marsh, Sarkis Gattas, Zoe Turner, Philip Brooks and Max KoslowskiUndergraduates beginning their degree courses this week say what they think is the country’s most important priority -
Writer of The Cider House Rules laments new president’s threat to LGBT and abortion rights, and says winners at next weekend’s Oscars should be free to protest
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Suicide attempts among high school students fell by an average of 7% following implementation of same-sex marriage laws, say researchers
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Human rights activist Peter Tatchell answers questions about global LGBTI rights on Monday 20 February, 2-3.30pm
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Private school St Paul’s Girls’ new protocol allows students to use boys’ names and wear boys’ clothes
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Barry Jenkins’s Oscar-nominated coming-of-age film is a heartbreaking, uplifting, minor-key masterpiece
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Letters: The decision to refuse to take note of the bishops’ report on marriage and same-sex relationships presents an opportunity for courage, something that is in short supply in the Church of England
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Campaigners have worked tirelessly to secure better LGBT rights around the world. We’d like you tell us about the changes you’ve seen in your country
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Archbishops suggest another debate at the next meeting of the synod and plan to press ahead with ‘teaching document’ on marriage and sexuality
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Blogging students I thought I'd never come out as gay – but university changed my mind