Young LGBTQ+ individuals from various religious backgrounds share their experiences of reconciling their faith with their queer identities. Amardeep, a Sikh, Hein, a Burmese Buddhist, Furgie, a non-binary Muslim, Meriem, a bisexual Muslim, and Merab, a Pakistani Christian, discuss the challenges and empowerment they find in interpreting their faiths in ways that embrace their identities. They highlight the importance of personal faith, the struggle with homophobia within religious communities, and the political aspect of remaining engaged with their faiths as an act of defiance and visibility.

Franklin Graham, an anti-LGBTQ+ televangelist, has started his UK tour amid criticism, particularly for his upcoming event in Wales, which is co-owned by the Welsh government. Welsh politicians, including Adam Price of Plaid Cymru and First Minister Mark Drakeford, have expressed disapproval of Graham's views and the decision to provide him a platform. Graham has responded by accusing the Welsh government of religious discrimination. Protests against Graham's presence and views have also taken place, such as by Liverpool's Reclaim Pride group.

Simon Hinchley-Robson, a former RAF serviceman, alleges he was tortured by the RAF in the 1980s after they suspected he was gay, which was confirmed when he requested an HIV test. He was arrested, denied food and sleep, and subjected to invasive searches. After being discharged, he lost his pension. His MP, Clive Efford, read his testimony in Parliament, prompting a government response that invited Hinchley-Robson to apply for pension reinstatement and acknowledged the armed forces' past discrimination. RAF veteran David Bonney also reported homophobia during his service. The government has taken steps to address past injustices, including plans to return medals and overturning a ban affecting people living with HIV. The Ministry of Defence values LGBT+ personnel but did not immediately respond to PinkNews for comment.

The first 10 minutes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 premiere have been released on YouTube, introducing queens Alyssa Hunter, Bosco, Kornbread 'The Snack' Jeté, Willow Pill, Kerri Colby, June Jambalaya, and Orion Story. The episode hints at a split premiere and a 'freaky photo shoot' challenge. Maddy Morphosis, the show's first cisgender, straight male queen, has faced criticism but received support from Drag Race alumni Brooke Lynn Hytes and Gottmik, who emphasize that 'drag is for everyone'.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has criticized Republicans for their 'fixation' on women, LGBT+ people, and herself, suggesting they need therapy and use politics as an outlet for their issues. This comes after former Trump adviser Steve Cortes tweeted a derogatory comment about Ocasio-Cortez and her partner in Florida. The Republican Party has faced backlash for its stance on LGBT+ rights, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene being known for transphobia and homophobia. Despite attempts to modernize and attract LGBT+ voters, the party's sincerity has been questioned by both Democrats and Republicans.

In 2021, despite challenges such as lockdowns and new COVID-19 variants, TikTok provided a platform for LGBT+ expression and joy through various trends. These included gender euphoria inspired by 'In the Heights', a dance trend to Doja Cat's 'Kiss Me More', humorous content with RuPaul's 'Blame it on the Edit', a showcase of gender presentation in 'Stemmes', drag transformations, celebration of trans identities with 'I now know my name', and journeys of self-acceptance with 'Just know that if you hide, it doesn't go away'.

Harvey Parker, a 20-year-old University of York student, has been missing since December 17 after attending a concert and visiting the LGBT+ nightclub Heaven. Police are searching the River Thames following CCTV footage that suggests Harvey may have entered the water. Detective sergeant Dick Nation and detective chief inspector Lucy O’Connor are involved in the search, with no indication of third-party involvement. Harvey's mother, Amanda, has described him as a musically and academically gifted individual and expressed concern due to his autism and vulnerability in social situations. The public is urged to provide any information.