By Newsdesk 
Wednesday 11 November 2026 | TheGayUK.com
A landmark court ruling has overturned laws criminalising gay sex in Trinidad and Tobago, ending a decade-long legal battle. Elsewhere, Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko has received a major LGBTQ+ honour, an important piece of American gay history faces demolition, and a Christian television creator has sparked debate about gender and religion.
1. Trinidad and Tobago decriminalises gay sex after historic UK court ruling
Trinidad and Tobago has secured a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights after the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that laws criminalising consensual same-sex activity were unconstitutional.
The unanimous decision, delivered in London on Tuesday 10 November, ends a legal battle pursued by Trinidadian LGBTQ+ activist Jason Jones.
Jones originally challenged the country’s Sexual Offences Act in 2017, securing a High Court victory in 2018. However, that decision was partially reversed by an appeal court in 2025.
The Privy Council, which remains Trinidad and Tobago’s highest court of appeal, has now restored the legal protections established by the earlier judgment.
The ruling means consensual same-sex sexual activity between adults can no longer be prosecuted under the challenged provisions.
Human rights organisations welcomed the decision, highlighting its potential significance for other Caribbean countries where similar laws remain in force.
However, campaigners emphasised that decriminalisation does not automatically eliminate discrimination or guarantee wider LGBTQ+ equality.
Published: 10 November 2026
Sources: Reuters, The Guardian, Human Rights Watch. Reuters
Read more: Reuters — UK court overturns Trinidad and Tobago law criminalising gay sex
2. Young Miko named Sexiest Lesbian Alive in major LGBTQ+ magazine poll
Young Miko has been named 2026’s Sexiest Lesbian Alive by lesbian magazine Curve.
The Puerto Rican rapper topped a reader poll attracting more than 3,000 votes, securing the title as the publication celebrates 35 years of lesbian media.
The recognition celebrates more than physical appearance, with the magazine considering cultural influence, LGBTQ+ advocacy and the impact nominees have made within the community.
Young Miko has become an increasingly prominent figure in Latin music, building an international following through her distinctive sound, fashion and openly lesbian identity.
Her success reflects the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ performers within Latin American popular culture, particularly in genres traditionally dominated by heterosexual male artists.
The recognition also highlights the continuing importance of lesbian-focused publications in celebrating queer culture and representation.
Published: 10 November 2026
Source: Out, republishing reporting originally appearing in Them. Out Magazine
Read more: Young Miko tops Sexiest Lesbian Alive poll — Out
3. Historic Atlanta home at centre of gay rights battle approved for demolition
A house connected to one of the most consequential LGBTQ+ legal battles in American history has been approved for demolition.
Officials in Atlanta approved plans on 5 November to demolish the property where Michael Hardwick was arrested in 1982 for having consensual sex with another man.
The arrest ultimately led to the landmark 1986 US Supreme Court case Bowers v. Hardwick.
In that decision, the Supreme Court upheld Georgia’s law criminalising certain consensual sexual activity between adults of the same sex.
The ruling became a defining moment in the struggle for LGBTQ+ equality in the United States.
It remained in place until 2003, when the Supreme Court overturned it in Lawrence v. Texas, establishing constitutional protections for private consensual sexual activity.
The Atlanta property has therefore become an important location in the history of American LGBTQ+ civil rights.
Preservation efforts sought to protect the building because of its historical significance, but officials have now authorised its demolition.
The decision raises wider questions about how LGBTQ+ history is preserved, particularly when historically significant buildings remain privately owned.
Published: 10 November 2026
Source: The Advocate. Advocate.com
Read more: Atlanta approves demolition of historic gay rights landmark — The Advocate
4. VeggieTales creator sparks debate after saying God is not male or female
The creator of a popular Christian children’s television series has attracted attention after challenging the idea that God should be understood as exclusively male.
Phil Vischer, co-creator of VeggieTales, argued that traditional Christian theology does not define God as a biological male or female.
His comments prompted debate on social media, particularly among conservative Christians and people discussing gender identity.
Vischer’s argument draws on longstanding theological distinctions between the language used to describe God and the belief that God exists beyond human biological characteristics.
Although Christianity traditionally uses masculine pronouns and imagery for God, many theologians maintain that God is not biologically sexed.
The discussion has attracted attention within LGBTQ+ media because religious interpretations of sex and gender frequently feature in debates about transgender and non-binary identities.
However, Vischer’s comments should not be interpreted as a declaration that he supports every contemporary position on transgender rights.
The story illustrates how discussions about gender can emerge even within religious traditions frequently associated with conservative social views.
Published: 10 November 2026
Source: The Advocate, republishing Them. Advocate.com
Read more: VeggieTales creator says God is not male or female — The Advocate