Day: May 17, 2024

May 17
Rainbow Perspectives on the World of WearableArt

Established in 1987, World of WearableArt (WOW) is a New Zealand-born celebration of art, design and fashion. YOUR ex talks to five rainbow community members (plus an ally) with different connections to the show about this queer creative spectacle.  The 2024 WOW Show: DREAM AWAKE will bring the magic and vibrancy back to the heart of Wellington […]

May 17
Australia: Cumberland City Council Reverses Controversial Same-Sex Parenting Book Ban

Cumberland City Council in NSW, Australia, has reversed its controversial ban on a same-sex parenting book after an hours-long heated debate. The decision followed global backlash, and the book, written by Holly Duhig, was reinstated in libraries. The council initially banned the book, which covers content on same-sex parents, prompting the Mayor of Inner West […]

May 17
NFL Star Harrison Butker Under Fire For Comments On Women & LGBTQ+ Pride

American footballer Harrison Butker, who plays alongside Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, has found himself at the centre of controversy following remarks he made about Pride month. Speaking at Catholic Benedictine College over the weekend, Butker called Pride month “sinful” and suggested that women would find the most happiness in being wives and mothers. During […]