Day: February 28, 2025
Republican lawmakers in South Dakota have blocked an anti-marriage equality resolution, marking a victory for LGBTQ+ rights. While several Republican-led states had pushed for the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality, South Dakota’s House Judiciary Committee voted 9-4 to send the proposed resolution to the 41st Legislative Day—effectively ensuring its failure. Republicans Reject the Resolution […]
Olympic freestyle skier and actor Gus Kenworthy is known for his unfiltered honesty, and his latest interview on Grindr Presents: Who’s the A**hole? with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Katya was no exception. The openly gay athlete, who has starred in American Horror Story: 1984 and Will & Grace, didn’t hold back as he shared his […]
Twenty-one protesters, including HIV/AIDS activists and recently fired federal workers, were arrested on Wednesday after staging a “die-in” at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington D.C. The demonstration was held in response to severe funding cuts for HIV/AIDS relief under the Trump administration. The protest, organised by ACT UP NY, Health GAP (Global Access […]
Iowa’s Republican-led legislature has passed a bill removing gender identity from the state’s anti-discrimination laws, a move that critics say legalises discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people. The measure, which passed along party lines in both the Senate (33-15) and the House (60-35) on February 27, is now expected to be signed into law by […]
Gene Hackman, the legendary two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film The Birdcage, was found dead at the age of 95. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, was also found deceased alongside him and their pet dog at their residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According […]
Matthieu Jost, the founder of LGBTQ+ travel platform misterb&b, has voiced his frustration after Meta removed the company’s advertisements, claiming the move “feels like censorship.” Jost launched misterb&b in 2014 after encountering homophobia while travelling with his partner. The platform, now the world’s largest queer-focused booking service, helps LGBTQ+ travellers find safe and welcoming accommodations. […]
If you think you’ve seen everything theatre has to offer, think again. Belle – A Performance of Air, a fusion of aerial artistry, contemporary dance, and immersive storytelling, is set to take centre stage at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival—and it’s not just a show, it’s a movement. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! […]
A leaked Pentagon memo mandates the identification and removal of transgender personnel from the U.S. military unless they qualify for an exemption. The directive follows Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s implementation of a ban on transgender individuals enlisting in the military earlier this month. According to Reuters, the memo, which was filed in court on […]