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Jakes Journey – Part 1
This week we have a guest author for us. Jake is a disabled trans man and has agreed to write a series of blog posts about his journey. Finding The Words From childhood silence and loss to community and pride, Jake shares his journey of becoming a transgender man. Intro Growing up, Jake knew he Continue reading
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Why LGBTQ People Suffer More from Food Insecurity in the UK
LGBTQ people in the UK are far more likely to go hungry, food insecurity data suggests. Newly published data on hunger in the UK reveals a shocking 34% of LGBTQ people experienced food insecurity in 2024. In contrast, only 16% of LGBTQ people used charitable food provisions after going hungry. In comparison, 15% of non-LGBTQ Continue reading
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New EHRC Code Threatens Transgender Rights in the UK
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has finalised updates to its Code of Practice on single-sex services. The UK’s top human rights regulator, which has faced criticism for its policies on transgender people, has shared a finished version of its Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations with equalities minister Bridget Phillipson. Continue reading
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State Of The World – September
Welcome to September’s Edition of State Of The World, lets get started. Burkina Faso becomes 32nd African country to outlaw homosexuality Burkina Faso. the African country that is currently under the rule of a Military Junta, has become the 32nd country in the world to outlaw homosexuality. The military junta-run state proposed the ban in Continue reading
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Integrating Apple Home with Existing Smart Devices
Recently, I got an Apple HomePod speaker to go with my Apple TV as an external speaker instead of a soundbar. I already had quite a few “smart home” things in my home that worked with Amazon Alexa, the smart home ecosystem I had invested in for quite a number of years. These included the Continue reading
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15 Months HRT Update
This week marks 15 months since I started HRT. Any changes? In a word, no. The patches I started using after my blood clot a few months ago are going okay, but I don’t like using them. I’m thinking of getting the cream next time I go for my renewal. I’m also not particularly happy Continue reading
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Transphobia in 2025: A Personal Experience
This blog post is a bit personal for me. I recently had an instance of transphobia after three years of having none at all. I also had an instance where no woman should have to put up with all within the space of two weeks. Man coming into the women’s bathroom I was in my Continue reading
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State of the World – August
Hi all, welcome to the August edition of State Of The World, my monthly round up of news for the LGBT community that has interested me. Lots to get into so let’s get started. 100,000 People turn up for Trans Pride London On Saturday the 27th July over 100,000 people turned up in London in Continue reading
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Why Some AI Trends Are Overhyped and Useless
There is a lot of buzz at the minute about AI, what it can do and how useful it can be. Big money being thrown at it. Big companies are pouring money into AI. Nvidia, the graphics card company that most people know for gaming graphics, was at one point the most valuable company in Continue reading
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Inclusive Language: Changing the Game for All
So this week marks 14 months since I started on HRT, but before we go into that I have a very important message to quote. How to beat the Transgender Critical movement at there own game While browsing Threads this week, I came across a thread about the Kenwood Ladies Pool, how 200 cis women Continue reading
