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A special #trainbow designed Intercity Express Train to promote Pride events across the Great Western Rail (GWR) network was launched yesterday (June 7). GWR unveiled the specially designed Intercity Express Train to celebrate the summer of Pride events taking place across the West of England and South Wales. In a proud first for GWR, the train company revealed the special liveried train at London Paddington before it continued in passenger service through Reading, towards Swindon, Bristol and South Wales. GWR Business Assurance...

Costa Rican citizens are still celebrating the surprise presidential win of gay marriage supporter Carlos Alvarado Quesada. Many were surprised when the novelist and former labor minister won, because most were expecting his opponent, Fabricio Alvarado Munoz, to come out victorious. This is because Fabricio Alvarado won the initial round of voting back in February. That said, many are now saying that Fabricio Alvarado’s loss (with only 39% of the population’s support) is due to his aggressive campaigning. Fabricio Alvarado came on...

A Massachusetts teacher was allegedly fired for supporting LGBTQ students. Cory Grant was a head teacher for upper elementary students in fourth through sixth grade at the Harborlight Montessori School. After working at the school for three years, he was fired in June 2017. He then filed a complaint this past Monday with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Grant’s reasoning for the complaint is that he thinks he was fired for his support of LGBTQ students. While he worked at the school,...

'We’re not all from one group, but we’re all united' When 14 year-old Garrett McCann started getting bullied at school for being gay, he told his teachers. They told him to go to the principal, who sent out a letter to parents Garrett’s classmates, however, wanted to go further. On Monday (23 October) morning, over 200 students showed up to York High School in Maine at 6:30 am. They carried rainbow flags and posters of support for Garrett’s plight. Several remained even after...

'Big Nev' has been praised for using his high profile to spread such open-minded messages Former Everton FC player Neville Southall has posted an of an inspirational tweet about acceptance, that has sent fans alight with praise. He posted, ‘If your gay straight trans or anything else you should be able to be what you want. Not live a lie.’ https://twitter.com/NevilleSouthall/status/918501605938487296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaystarnews.com%2Farticle%2Fbig-nev-footballer-tweets-keep-getting-better%2F The tweet came after a conversation with his followers online. ‘It was after talking to a couple of people on here about sexuality...

Our hearts go out to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting this past weekend and their families who are struggling to take care of their loved ones. There are no words in existence that can express the world in which those affected are now living in. Like with the tragic events that happened at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, Florida last year, not only are the present victims affected but so too are their families and friends, the community...

"We love just like everyone else. Please, Australia." The postal survey that will help decide the fate of marriage equality in Australia underway, with the results being announced on November 15. And a number of celebrities have been vocal in their support for same-sex marriage Down Under. Below, we list 11 of the biggest names encouraging Australians to vote “Yes.” Hugh Jackman https://www.instagram.com/p/BVz2EhmjKBy/ The Wolverine star is the latest celebrity to announce he’s voting “yes” in the poll, tweeting that he and his wife...

Hugh Jackman is the latest Australian celebrity to come out in support of marriage equality. With the country now voting on same-sex marriage, the Wolverine star is explaining why he and his wife, Deborah-Lee Furness, are showing support for the "yes" vote. https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/912637963686809601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Finstinctmagazine.com%2Fpost%2Fhugh-jackman-shows-his-support-marriage-equality-australia He writes: “We believe all Australians deserve to be treated equally under the law. That’s why Deb & I are voting YES #equality and #love!” Every bit of support for the yes vote is a tremendous help. Recently, in Sydney, protesters held...

The result is set to be announced on November 15th A new poll has discovered that opposition to same-sex marriage in Australia is on the rise. Australia’s vote on the issue of marriage equality has already divided the country’s national rugby team, as well as the country as a whole over the past few weeks. A poll of 1,695 voters by Galaxy Research found support for same-sex marriage dropped in the past five weeks, from 63% to 57%. Even more worryingly, opposition has...

'I watched him get married in London, now let him get married in Australia too' I love my twin brother more than anything. I was the first person he ever came out to and recently, he asked me to be his best man at his wedding in London. But as the straight identical twin brother of my now married womb buddy, it is hard to imagine a universe where the wedding I attended just over a month ago means absolutely nothing...

Lucidtalk's new poll has revealed just how many people are in favour of marriage equality. A new poll released by Lucidtalk, a Northern Ireland polling and market research company, has revealed that most of Northern Ireland are in favour of same-sex marriage. According to the poll, around 61% of the people asked would vote to legalise same-sex marriage if a referendum was held. The results show that a further 32.5% of the people wouldn’t vote to legalise same-sex marriage while 6.5% have...

'The 'no' campign is trying to dehumanize LGBTI people' Personal experiences with homophobia have driven a group of psychologists to provide free psychological support for LGBTI people during Australia’s postal survey on marriage equality. Australians are currently receiving ballots in the mail asking if they agree the law should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry. The postal survey has caused great distress to Australia’s LGBTI community. Sydney’s LGBTI youth service Twenty10 has had a 20% increase in the amount of...

From Miami to Los Angeles, Americans have been coming together across the nation to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. The celebration of equality is not just for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Parents have also been showing support for their LGBT children by joining them at Pride parades or by sending them a heartwarming Pride gift to show they care. “I had an amazing day today marching with my child!” wrote one supportive mom on Facebook after attending The Equality...

Drum roll please! A study ranking the world’s “100 Best LGBT Cities” has been released, featuring both well known queer-friendly hot spots and a few surprises. The ranking was compiled in celebration of Pride month by housing aggregator Nestpick, who considered thousands of cities across the globe for the top 100 slots. “For a city to rank strongly as an LGBT destination, we determined that it must have a vibrant gay dating scene, a lively alternative nightlife, open minded citizens, and low...