Patrick Strudwick
Northern Ireland Blocks Same-Sex Marriage For The Fifth Time
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted for same-sex marriage for the first time, but a "petition of concern" means it will not become law.
Patrick Strudwick
Internationally Bestselling Author Comes Out As Transgender
Exclusive: Multi-award-winning YA author James Dawson spoke to BuzzFeed News about his gender transition, why he's still using "he", and why he refuses to hide away.
Patrick Strudwick
Top Psychiatrist Calls For Mental Health Workers To Go Into Gay Clubs
Professor Dinesh Bhugra, president of the World Psychiatric Association, told BuzzFeed News that governments around the world need to alter laws and policies in order to confront the "chronic problem" in mental health for LGBT people.
Patrick Strudwick
This Is What Dating Is Like When You're LGBT And Disabled
"You're way too hot to be disabled," one man told him. "No, mate, I'm too hot to talk to you." Charlie Willis spoke to BuzzFeed News about being bisexual and having cerebral palsy.
Patrick Strudwick
EastEnders Has Cast The First Trans Man To Play A Trans Role In A UK Soap
EastEnders will introduce Kyle, a young trans man, later this year in a major new storyline. Transgender actors and activists told BuzzFeed News they believe the casting will help transform attitudes.
Patrick Strudwick
This Trans Guy Took A Selfie Every Day For Three Years To Show How His Face Changed
"I didn't like looking in the mirror before I started on testosterone. Now I'm happy with what I see." Jamie Raines talked to BuzzFeed News about capturing his transition and transforming his life.
Patrick Strudwick
Watch This Mum Tell Her Transgender Daughter How Happy She Makes Her
"My butterfly girl fills my heart with joy," Lorna McGuire wrote in a poem that she read to her 8-year-old. She talked to BuzzFeed News about what it's like to watch your child become who they are.
Patrick Strudwick
The Drug To Prevent HIV Infection Should Be Available For All At Risk, Says World Health Organisation
The WHO said its new guidelines could prevent millions of deaths and new infections, but the NHS has yet to adopt the preventative approach known as PrEP for those at risk.
Patrick Strudwick
A Law Firm Is Promoting Itself On Facebook To People Whose HIV Status Was Leaked
Earlier this month, patients at a London HIV clinic had their details disclosed to other patients. Now a London firm is using social media to drum up compensation claims.
Patrick Strudwick
Meet The Man Who Used To Try To "Cure" Gay People
In 2013, Alan Chambers closed the world's largest organisation devoted to turning LGBT people straight. But what happened next? And has Chambers really changed? BuzzFeed News finds out.
Patrick Strudwick
These Bisexual People Are Taking Selfies To Celebrate #BiVisibilityDay
"Look at me! I'm visible!"
Patrick Strudwick
Britain Is To Have Its First Radio Show About HIV And It's Called "HIV Happy Hour"
Next week, Britain will hear the pilot episode of a new weekly programme all about the virus, and it's called HIV Happy Hour. BuzzFeed News talks to its inspiring host.
Patrick Strudwick
This Gay Guy Stood Up To His Little Sister’s Bully With An Open Letter On Facebook
"I've never known such a compassionate, loving child and I don't want your hate-filled existence making her any less than she is."
Patrick Strudwick
The UK's First Gay Old People's Home To Open Within Three Years
"There won't be any net curtains." The organisation behind plans to build a care facility for LGBT elderly people speaks exclusively to BuzzFeed News.
Patrick Strudwick
This HIV-Positive Guy Gave The Perfect Slapdown To Someone Who Rejected Him On Grindr
"Oh you have HIV... I'm not ready for that kind of complication in my life," said the man on Grindr. BuzzFeed News spoke to Tom Knight about his awesome response.
Patrick Strudwick
Britain's Oldest Gay Pub Has Become The First To Be Granted Listed Status
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern has been saved from development and given a Grade II listing in a victory for activists and supporters including Sir Ian McKellen. "You can't mess with Gandalf!"
Patrick Strudwick
Top HIV Clinic Accidentally Reveals The Identity Of Hundreds Of Its Patients
The 56 Dean Street clinic emailed nearly 800 HIV-positive patients, failing to hide their email addresses. BuzzFeed News spoke to two shocked patients on the list.
Patrick Strudwick
24 Photos That Show London's Disappearing Lesbian And Gay Scene
Some blame gentrification. Some blame dating apps. But since the recession in 2008, LGBT venues have been shutting at a faster rate than ever before. BuzzFeed News captured what stands in their place.
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This Is What It's Like Growing Up With No Gender
"I don't know what it feels like to feel like a girl or feel like a boy." Lola Phoenix has a rare condition that stops male and female sex hormones being produced, but the NHS refuses to help. Phoenix tells BuzzFeed News what life is like when you're agender.
Patrick Strudwick
This Is What It's Like Being A Gay Christian Rock Star
Last year, Christian singer-songwriter Vicky Beeching announced she was gay. In the months that followed, she's fallen in love, been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, and been picketed, attacked, and boycotted. But, she tells BuzzFeed News, "I don't regret it for a second."
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