2026-07-03T14:43:01Z https://njump.me Gay Community News (bot) https://njump.me/npub10q0q2v47e3nen8alme3h5re6y8ujmk7jvx9t0n02fpca6fjfwduq0aw4wl https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/accounts/avatars/114/648/709/575/057/523/original/54b091235044bdd6.jpg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/accounts/avatars/114/648/709/575/057/523/original/54b091235044bdd6.jpg https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0ga7zhuhu32mmft37mzzyez8v4yagr4g2n073fjaxkwc3muek55czypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsppwe2r Irish dancers rally behind trans athletes as Florida threatens to ban them from competing<br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTIreland<br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/irish-dancers-rally-behind-trans-athletes/">https://gcn.ie/irish-dancers-rally-behind-trans-athletes/</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/116/856/348/913/969/166/original/c229aaeb75523bd2.jpeg"> 2026-07-03T13:46:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswzyqeefsmrctfwn2zl7cg5w6jjsvphcflz52z47guzjzk62xg4dgzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs76sj3n Botswana officially repeals anti-sodomy law in historic move<br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTIreland<br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/botswana-repeals-anti-sodomy-law/">https://gcn.ie/botswana-repeals-anti-sodomy-law/</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/116/482/872/440/297/230/original/7a78dad47992ca4e.webp"> 2026-04-28T14:46:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp7wj322lv6p5y90ggg0g3t59kqdzs6eycgnh4f27wew4dpqz7aggzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehswu0yt0 Heartstopper actor Joe Locke wins first Emmy for role in beloved series<br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTIreland<br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/heartstopper-joe-locke-emmy/">https://gcn.ie/heartstopper-joe-locke-emmy/</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/116/170/950/338/189/613/original/d545327af8fbc8dc.webp"> 2026-03-04T12:40:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw0x6drf5kfkn8jzehdx34353leel9x842jyfjqpr676nlxpp6cgszypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs22h84a European Parliament passes resolution affirming trans women&#39;s rights<br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTIreland<br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/european-parliament-resolution-trans-women/">https://gcn.ie/european-parliament-resolution-trans-women/</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/116/098/145/143/129/891/original/479ff290c2561698.webp"> 2026-02-19T16:05:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvqy3eptgnutgdemdaa2nyp82sxtuq56ge7wmh6e6ykvnw50qdr9szypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs5agule How Hungary’s LGBTQ+ violations have put the EU under scrutiny<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/eu-action-hungary-crackdown-lgbtq-rights/">https://gcn.ie/eu-action-hungary-crackdown-lgbtq-rights/</a><br/>The EU is once again facing mounting pressure to hold Hungary accountable for its ongoing erosion of democratic values and LGBTQ+ rights. On May 27, the EU’s General Affairs Council held its eighth hearing under Article 7(1) procedure as set out in the Treaty on European Union (TEU), a process designed to address 2025-06-20T14:52:24Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspn42ph8gum8uag9mxn436dsnrj9dmytc2wcnusekh3gr4wa5yd3gzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs3eplmx Story of lesbian astronaut Sally Ride explored in new documentary<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/documentary-sally-ride/">https://gcn.ie/documentary-sally-ride/</a><br/>The life and legacy of iconic astronaut Sally Ride has been commemorated through a new documentary. Doctor Sally Ride, born May 26, 1951, was a groundbreaking astronaut, physicist, and professor. She became the first American woman and the third woman in the world to travel to outer space during the NASA Challenger mission on 2025-06-20T14:37:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsys6kwr72fykkjwhll0vhvqt7f39wddu9v9dz4fak7azhexneuxhczypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsnms634 UK puberty blocker ban causing &#34;serious adverse&#34; harm to trans youth, study shows<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/uk-puberty-blockers-ban-is-causing-serious-and-adverse-harm-to-trans-youth/">https://gcn.ie/uk-puberty-blockers-ban-is-causing-serious-and-adverse-harm-to-trans-youth/</a><br/>A new study from the University of London has revealed that the ban on puberty blockers in the UK is having “serious adverse effects” on young trans people. The study, titled Harming children: the effects of the UK puberty blocker ban, headed by trans academic 2025-06-20T13:12:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9yl4fdng60lag0k7ty5dfmcpfgxnsaprtjssry0kq27phsusns2gzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsz73mrx 31 Irish businesses to support during Pride and beyond<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/31-lgbtq-irish-businesses/">https://gcn.ie/31-lgbtq-irish-businesses/</a><br/>June is here, and Pride month is fully in swing. What better way to celebrate than to discover some Irish and LGBTQ+ businesses to support? With conservatism on the rise and many larger brands backing out of supporting queer people even in the most performative of senses, it is important now more than ever to advocate… 2025-06-20T12:57:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspx9s9686e76m28ryah04zcvlmz4kf9khcpgfsacm4hz3cytwgsvgzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsxfhrhv Trans woman responds to Dublin hospital’s apology over denial of treatment<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/trans-woman-responds-dublin-hospital-apology/">https://gcn.ie/trans-woman-responds-dublin-hospital-apology/</a><br/>St James’s Hospital in Dublin has issued an apology to Paige Behan, a trans woman who was denied urgent treatment when she presented to A&amp;E with a wound infection last year. Reacting to the apology, Paige said that it’s “merely the starting point of a far deeper, systemic issue”. Speaking to GCN 2025-06-19T16:03:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst36xpge9426zxtx9fw0qvevku6p6y0ymnvhhhzrcmqzu5mes04sgzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs2g6m5g US volleyball captain and Olympic medalist Erik Shoji comes out as queer<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/us-volleyball-captain-erik-shoji-queer/">https://gcn.ie/us-volleyball-captain-erik-shoji-queer/</a><br/>Captain of the US men’s national volleyball team Erik Shoji has come out as queer. The 35-year-old opened up about his sexuality in a powerful social media video shared during Pride month. “I am here to tell the world today that I am queer,” he opens with. “It feels scary, but freeing at the same… 2025-06-19T13:06:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsta4svcvh364h2thjslefyyrznkx06l68jqvh3n7chslds2h3rfngzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsfmksrk HIV prevention injection approved by FDA in medical breakthrough<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/hiv-prevention-injection-approved-fda/">https://gcn.ie/hiv-prevention-injection-approved-fda/</a><br/>In a significant development in the global fight against HIV, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the long-acting injection Lenacapavir for the prevention of HIV. Marketed as Yeztugo by pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, the drug is administered just twice a year and has shown exceptional 2025-06-19T12:51:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw09pq6prfm6y3jgdyut8wgt7zw80ptmqa29usq50lrq2j4thqfegzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs2fxqnu US Supreme Court upholds state bans on gender-affirming care for trans youth<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/us-supreme-court-upholds-ban-gender-affirming-care/">https://gcn.ie/us-supreme-court-upholds-ban-gender-affirming-care/</a><br/>The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may ban gender-affirming care for minors. The decision, delivered on Wednesday, June 18, saw justices uphold a Tennessee law that prohibits hormone treatments and puberty blockers for trans youth, saying that it is not unconstitutional. The case, 2025-06-19T11:16:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq7n07h93xdk4u67gh0e99a220lnj9v5fmfuyvrmspun60z2nqstqzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsa85qez 20 fantastic LGBTQ+ films to watch this Pride<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/lgbtq-films-pride/">https://gcn.ie/lgbtq-films-pride/</a><br/>Pride month is here, and there is plenty to do. From parades and parties to festivals and shows, there are loads of Pride events to attend to get out and about. But what about a chill night in for the more introverted queers or those who want a break from the social fun? Well, here’s… 2025-06-18T18:09:01Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdekvakg4u7lsny7addz9nfgvze9433gwdduw8pchlx5cv23z8wsgzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsya8f62 Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscar recognising humanitarian efforts<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/dolly-parton-oscar/">https://gcn.ie/dolly-parton-oscar/</a><br/>Legendary country singer and queer icon Dolly Parton has been voted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors to be awarded an honorary Oscar along with fellow industry members Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, and Wynn Thomas.  While primarily known for her work in the music industry as a star-studded 2025-06-18T15:07:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsg60766cql862k2497ccghh89mq5usrkztw2sqw35s2gz80jh7mqszypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsufaxw7 Club night for queer women and friends KING returns for Mother Pride afterparty<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/king-mother-pride-afterparty/">https://gcn.ie/king-mother-pride-afterparty/</a><br/>KING is back this Pride season and it’s bringing all the queer majesty you can handle. Taking over NoLIta from 11pm until late, KING presents a dazzling Mother Pride Block Party afterparty, designed especially for queer women and their friends. This unmissable event is powered by the creative team at Mother, 2025-06-18T14:53:24Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy6fx3cpfy5yssxu0ya2dharp2g4nylns49m3fdsr5keskahem5agzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs8engf6 Australia lifts blood donation restrictions for men who have sex with men<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/australia-blood-donation-restrictions-gay-bisexual-men/">https://gcn.ie/australia-blood-donation-restrictions-gay-bisexual-men/</a><br/>Rules that prevented sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, as well as trans women, from donating blood in Australia have been changed in what has been described as a “significant milestone”. Previous rules banned any man or trans woman who had sex with a man in 2025-06-18T13:15:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst8afmmcujnk8sunlnxtcxdmvr7vgqchvjfvd7ha3dxudae8zy0ugzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehshnhehm Irish government launches new LGBTQ+ inclusion strategy<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/irish-government-launches-lgbtq-inclusion-strategy/">https://gcn.ie/irish-government-launches-lgbtq-inclusion-strategy/</a><br/>On June 12, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley announced the publication of the government’s new LGBTQ+ inclusion strategy, accompanied by a two year action plan. Titled National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II (NLIS II) 2024-2028, the document envisions a “safe, fair and inclusive Ireland 2025-06-17T16:14:31Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsraf7p5nuvs2lyax9rpkl9ghqqlhqm05e86hd8lg5knyryulhv0uczypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehsw8yfqs Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons comes out as bisexual<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/modern-family-aubrey-anderson-emmons-comes-out-bisexual/">https://gcn.ie/modern-family-aubrey-anderson-emmons-comes-out-bisexual/</a><br/>Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons has come out as bisexual. The now 18-year-old joined the hit comedy series when she was just four, playing Lily Tucker-Pritchett, the adopted child of gay couple Mitchell and Cameron. In a TikTok posted on Sunday, June 15, Anderson-Emmons lip-synced to a 2025-06-17T14:35:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr0cudpyrjk4t0qcmts2fg0g4qzw4kclfjf3auulqdyg5t05vwmugzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs064zx5 Highest rates of discrimination in Ireland reported among LGBTQ+ people<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/lgbtq-highest-rates-discrimination-ireland/">https://gcn.ie/lgbtq-highest-rates-discrimination-ireland/</a><br/>LGBTQ+ people in Ireland have reported the highest rates of discrimination in comparison to other groups, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Published on June 16, the CSO’s Equality and Discrimination Survey 2024 showed that 22% of the 7,852 respondents reported 2025-06-17T12:56:21Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvu3wpd8dn3z9qwwylv2jgxlhgufmfg3snpvhjppf3wlyq7ejg3tgzypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs9mmps7 Attacks escalate between Israel and Iran as airstrikes continue in Gaza<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/attacks-israel-iran-gaza/">https://gcn.ie/attacks-israel-iran-gaza/</a><br/>Attacks between Israel and Iran continue, as a new wave of Iranian missiles was launched early Monday, June 16, amid calls for de-escalation. Israel’s airstrikes also continue in Gaza, where the death toll keeps rising. On Friday, June 13, Israel launched its first attack on Iran, targeting the top echelon of the 2025-06-16T16:10:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr5lh67yxrmk9uuevtuwqhggj3f6hfr9rkmktq39877qje58sxdsczypupupfjhmxx0xvlhl0xx7s08gsljtwm6fsc4d7dafy8rhfxf9ehs2l96t6 Drag trio Haus of WIG discuss career highlights ahead of Mother Pride Block Party<br/><br/>#News #GCN #GayCommunityNews #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTIreland <br/><a href="https://gcn.ie/haus-of-wig-mother-pride-block-party/">https://gcn.ie/haus-of-wig-mother-pride-block-party/</a><br/>As the Haus of WIG prepares for upcoming performances as part of the Gate Theatre’s GATECRASHES series and the Mother Pride Block Party, Ethan Moser sat down with the trio to discuss how they got their start, their career highlights, and the responsibility of queens to use their platform for good. 2025-06-16T12:56:48Z