Day: January 21, 2025
Lazy Susan, the newly crowned champion of Drag Race Down Under Season 4, is no stranger to the spotlight. Known for her work on the Drag Race Down Under review show Kick Ons with Art Simone, she has won over drag fans with her signature humour and undeniable talent. But her path to victory wasn’t […]
Elijah Luke Michel reflects on our government’s recent changes to Relationship and Sexuality Education, the potential for President Trump to implement Project 2025, and proposes an agenda of his own. I remember seeing a meme of the Gay Agenda some years back, showing a gay couple sitting on their sofa and listing all the sordid […]
Grammy-nominated artist Omar Apollo—the voice behind hits like Evergreen—has never been one to shrink himself for anyone. And when his latest post sparked controversy, the 27-year-old star made it clear: he’s not here to appease homophobes. Recently, Omar shared a provocative still from his film Queer, featuring an intimate moment with co-star Daniel Craig. The […]
With many feeling nervous about how the new year will play out as Trump steps back into power, Dick Richards recommends ways to tackle 2025 with gratitude and self-esteem. And just like that, the year has ended. What do we have to show for it? I ask myself that every year. 2024 was a strange […]
MPs will not be taking the mainstage at this year’s Auckland Big Gay Out, as organisers reassess how they engage with politicians at the annual Pride event. Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, which hosts the Big Gay Out, announced that it is reviewing its approach to political engagement to prioritise both advocacy and community safety. “Politicians are […]
Donald Trump is set to sign a sweeping number of executive orders—potentially as many as 200—on his first day back in office, with a ban on trans women competing in female sports expected to be among them. Trump, who secured a decisive victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in the November 2024 election, has now been […]
Donald Trump has officially begun his second term as President of the United States, taking the oath of office on Monday (20 January) at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., alongside his vice president, JD Vance. His return to the White House signals what many see as a challenging four years ahead for LGBTQ+ Americans. […]