Day: April 16, 2025
A controversial sexual health article published by the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been taken offline after becoming a target of online hate, with the organisation citing concerns for staff and community safety. The two-part article, titled ‘Sh*t Talk: Part 1 – What is scat?’* and ‘Part 2: A deeper […]
Amid growing concerns over the future of marriage equality in the United States, Colorado has officially repealed its long-defunct ban on same-sex marriage. The repeal, signed into law by openly gay Governor Jared Polis, ensures that marriage equality remains protected in the state, regardless of potential future rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court. Although the […]
Organisers of the annual Naples Pride celebration in Florida are suing the city’s municipal government after being denied an event permit — a move they argue infringes on their constitutional rights and discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. The city cited increased security costs due to expected anti-transgender protests as the reason for denying the permit […]
School districts across the United States are beginning to roll back protections for transgender students as policies gain traction and federal threats to defund schools promoting so-called “woke” ideologies escalate. The shift follows increased pressure from state legislatures and conservative parents’ rights groups, who have been advocating for the dismantling of transgender-inclusive policies in schools. […]
Health New Zealand has been directed by the coalition Government to replace inclusive terms like “pregnant people” with the word “women” in its official health communications. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello issued the directive in a letter dated 27 March to interim Health NZ chief executive Dr Dale Bramley, urging the use of “clear language” […]
Shawn Mendes has revealed a bold new tattoo with a shirtless photo, giving fans a close look at his latest ink. The image, shared by Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Kane Navasard on 13 April, shows Mendes’ bare torso with a striking new design: a bald eagle soaring across the centre of his chest. This is […]