Day: November 29, 2024
For the first time in Nepal’s history, two out transgender candidates, Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan, are running for public office. Their groundbreaking campaigns mark a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ community in South Asia. Honey Maharjan, 44, is contesting for the position of Mayor in Kirtipur, a municipality near Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Mouni […]
Following the ousting of Darleen Dana, the Green Party have made history as Benjamin Doyle, our parliament’s first openly non-binary MP, has stepped up. They talk to YOUR ex about everyday transphobia in parliament and standing up for Te Tiriti. What does being our first openly non-binary MP mean to you? Firstly, I think it’s […]
The glittering finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season six has crowned its newest Queen after ten fabulous episodes of fierce competition, iconic performances, and dazzling drama. Spoiler Alert: The Crown Goes To… In a jaw-dropping finale, Kyran Thrax snatched the crown after an electrifying top-two lipsync to “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. This […]
Transport for London (TfL) has renamed its London Overground lines, honouring a significant piece of LGBTQ+ history with the introduction of the Mildmay Line. Running between Richmond, Clapham Junction, and Stratford, the line now commemorates Mildmay Mission Hospital in Shoreditch, which played a pivotal role during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s. The hospital, a […]
Labour’s spokesperson for Rainbow Issues, Shanan Halbert, stands firm on puberty blocker access. New Zealand has now had a year of the coalition government, and to mark the anniversary, we heard some deliberately misleading murmurs from ACT and Winston Peters about access to puberty blockers. This kind of rhetoric is alarming and ignorant. I would […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially signed Senate Bill 104, legislation prohibiting students from using restrooms and facilities that do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. Proponents of the bill, including State Senator Jerry Cirino, maintain that the measure seeks to balance accommodations for transgender students with broader public concerns. “This bill is […]
A groundbreaking study has highlighted the severe impact of transphobia on the mental health of transgender and non-binary individuals worldwide. The report, titled State of Trans+ Mental Health 2024, surveyed over 2,000 participants from 75 countries, revealing that 68 per cent of respondents had been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Alarmingly, one in six […]
Poland’s government has approved plans to expand its hate crime laws to include protections based on sexual orientation, gender, age, and disability. Offenders found guilty of such hate crimes could face prison sentences. Existing Polish legislation already criminalises public insults based on national, ethnic, racial, or religious affiliation, with penalties of up to three years […]