Each object on this trail is a starting point – a gateway into a personal story from the LGBTQ+ community. These powerful narratives uncover hidden histories within IWM’s collection, offering fresh perspectives on conflict and identity. The LGBTQ+ community has always been present during times of conflict, and these stories reveal how individuals navigated the cultural and social landscape of the time. The trail introduces both key historical figures and lesser-known heroes who displayed great courage and resilience.

A Lancashire mother faced backlash after a resurfaced video showed her introducing her child as a “transgender baby.” Despite previous assurances that her child is not transitioning, many social media users still treated the viral video as real and disturbing. The short video, first uploaded by Lancashire mum of seven Laura Birchall, featured her holding a baby alongside the caption, “Meet my transgender baby, born a boy but now identifies as a girl.”

You may struggle over the holidays if you’re estranged from your family, but you are not alone.

From The Celebrity Traitors and King of Drag to Big Boys and Heated Rivalry, these are the very best queer shows of 2025.

Christmas alone doesn’t mean staying stuck at home. Solo-friendly ideas for trans people who need space, movement, or neutrality.

Excommunicated! Executed! Deposed! What did today’s equivalent of cancellation look like in Medieval Times? For Edward II, it was losing the throne. For Anne Boleyn, it was losing her head. Get your Justice for Anne Boleyn merch: https://www.cancelmedaddy.store This week, Katelyn and Christine tim

Gwen Stacy's design and characterisation in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is teeming with signs and symbols of trans Pride.

For trans people spending Christmas alone, this piece reframes quiet as safety and offers gentle ways to navigate the holiday.

The judge who issued his ruling in Sandie Peggie’s employment tribunal has made several corrections to the original decision.

Dave Chappelle has said his anti-trans jokes went down "very well" at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

The coalition bringing the suit, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, includes 18 AGs and one governor.

But the Heritage Foundation, the group behind the conservative blueprint, has troubles of its own.

The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.

The right-wing campaign to create an autocratic state is also endangering long-held freedoms for all Americans, pushing U.S. democracy to the precipice. Trans people, its earliest targets, are among the most vulnerable.

Why do so many trans people struggle with the fear of being alone? In this video, I open up about loneliness in the trans community, the emotional weight of transition, dating struggles, friendships changing, and the unspoken fear of ending up alone. This is a raw and honest conversation about ment

Attorneys for the State of Kansas who are defending a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors have notified a Douglas County judge that a recent national development affects their case — namely, the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would prohibit hospitals that participate in Medicare and Medicaid from administering puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones […]

It's much easier to go after a marginalized community than it is to acknowledge that your party refuses to help the American people.

The plan appears to oppose trans people and same-sex marriage.

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Uncloseted Media asked Americans to leave voicemails for queer youth, nearly 40% of whom seriously considered suicide in the last year.

A federal judge has ruled that California's policies requiring schools to conceal a student's gender identity from parents are unconstitutional.