Lucy L Middleton

Hello. Remember when I was worrying about travelling solo? Well. I’m in an airport queue so here’s the story of one of the most magical weekends I’ve ever had. It’s called: How I went to a massive family wedding in Guatemala with a man I met the night before.

Same-sex battles in Botswana and Japan, court decisions on sports bans, and hope for intersex protections in Zimbabwe and Australia. What should we expect for LGBTQ+ rights in 2026? context.news/socioeconomic-…

“You do as much harm reduction as you can … then you try to recharge to make sure you can do it again the next day." My final feature of 2025 is a look at the LGBTQ+ politicians fighting to protect rights under Donald Trump 🇺🇸 🏳️‍🌈 context.news/money-power-pe…

"When people now say, 'You're being overdramatic, telling everybody that Obergefell is going to be overturned' - yeah, it is." Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on marriage equality in the US @ContextNewsroom context.news/socioeconomic-…

"We started to feel safe in our own country." In April, a court in Lithuania ruled in favour of civil partnerships, and four months later Karolina and Eglė became the country's first legally recognised same-sex couple 🇱🇹❤️ My story: context.news/socioeconomic-…

Do you know which two countries legalised same-sex marriage this year? Or what steps Puerto Rico, Cuba and Kenya took to improve the lives of trans and non-binary people? Here are 5 gains for LGBTQ+ rights this year: context.news/socioeconomic-…

"In Africa, being LGBTQ+ is like committing a crime." Trump's aid cuts have had devastating consequences for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in South Sudan. Amid reduced support and increased violence, they're being told to leave the refugee camp. Read my story: context.news/socioeconomic-…

“I don't understand what other wake-up call the European countries need. We’re one step away from becoming Russia." Enes Hocaogullari was detained for 35 days over a speech he made about human rights in Turkey. Read his interview on @ContextNewsroom context.news/socioeconomic-…

🇹🇷 A stringent bill criminalising LGBTQ+ identities, censoring advocacy for rights, and restricting the process for changing legal gender has been sent to lawmakers in Turkey. Read my story here: context.news/socioeconomic-…

🇨🇿 Czech elections have begun. But what's at stake for LGBTQ+ rights? With ANO polling ahead, who forms the next coalition could determine the future of Czechia's marriage equality. #LGBTnews @OpenlyNews @ContextNewsroom context.news/socioeconomic-…

Today Moldovans begin voting in the nation’s parliamentary elections 🇲🇩🗳️ For months social media platforms have been awash with fake news and AI-generated content using LGBTQ+ issues to discredit the country's pro-European government My story: context.news/big-tech/befor…

A pivotal parliamentary election in Moldova this month could tilt the tiny East European country towards Russia, threatening a drive to join the European Union and sparking fears among LGBTQ+ people that their rights could also be on the line. ✍️ @Miditun context.news/socioeconomic-…

🇲🇩 Moldova's Sept 28. election is pivotal for LGBTQ+ rights. A pro-Russian left-wing alliance in favour of LGBTQ+ censorship is gaining in the polls and threatening the country's path towards the EU. Read more in my story on @ContextNewsroom context.news/socioeconomic-… #LGBTQnews

The EHRC has finalised its Code of Practice on single-sex services and submitted the final draft to government. More than 80 groups supporting LGBTQ+ people are calling on MPs to ensure the code is scrutinised and debated in parliament. rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/joint-let…

Burkina Faso's ruling junta has unanimously passed a law banning homosexuality, with up to five years in prison as punishment for being gay. france24.com/en/africa/2025…

There's something very refreshing about the first week of September even if one is NOT returning from holiday/a child going back to school

"I’ve never had anyone approach me before in such a publicly aggressive way.” Gender non-conforming women share their experiences of abuse in female toilets following the Supreme Court ruling theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…

Some sign highlights from London Trans Pride

London Trans Pride says it has broken its own record with more than 100,000 attendees #TransPride

Four Hong Kong LGBTQ+ groups have launched a petition to gain support for a new bill which will grant same-sex couples limited rights in relation to medical issues and after-death arrangements. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Japan's far-right party Sanseito has emerged as a winner of the election and is now the 4th largest opposition in parliament. The party is against same-sex marriage and discussing LGBTQ+ issues, like transgender identities, in schools. Read more: context.news/socioeconomic-…