Day: January 21, 2022

Jan 21
11-Year Old Who Fought Anti-Trans Law Announced As Finalist For TIME‘s “Kid Of The Year”

Kai Shappelly, An 11-year-old trans girl from Texas who fought against her state’s anti-trans bills, has been announced as a finalist for TIME‘s “Kid of the Year” award. The Austin resident and self-described diehard Dolly Parton fan stood up for trans rights during a Texas Senate committee last year, fighting against legislation banning gender-affirming care […]

Jan 21
Sydney Mardi Gras Cancels Party Amid Rapid COVID Spread

Sydney Mardi Gras has confirmed the cancellation of one of its most significant events amid the rapid spread of coronavirus in New South Wales. The party, which was scheduled to be held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion following the ever-popular Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground, was called off by organisers, who are still pressing forward […]

Jan 21
Rialto Channel Celebrates PRIDE

This February, Rialto Channel is celebrating Pride with NZ television premiers of some of the most acclaimed and anticipated titles in recent queer cinema. Here are express’ top five picks of their Pride month premiers. WELCOME TO CHECHNYA | FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY, 8.30PM  In Chechnya there are no homosexuals. That is what the tyrannical leader Ramzan Kadyrov […]