Day: April 22, 2025

Apr 22
NZ First Introduces Bill to Legally Define ‘Woman’ and ‘Man’ by Biological Sex

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that would legally define “woman” and “man” according to biological sex, sparking renewed debate over gender definitions in legislation. The proposed Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill seeks to amend the Legislation Act 2019, defining a woman as “an adult human biological female” and a […]

Apr 22
“It Breaks My Heart”: Drag Race Runner-Up Jewels Takes Social Media Break Amid Drag Race Finale Fan Backlash

Drag Race season 17 runner-up Jewels Sparkles has announced a break from social media following the intense fan discourse surrounding the show’s grand finale, which ended with Onya Nurve crowned as America’s Next Drag Superstar. The 23-year-old Latina queen from Tampa, Florida, made it to the final two after an electric performance of her original […]

Apr 22
“Bigger Than Football” Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij Sends Powerful Message with Trans Rights Tribute

Manchester City footballer Kerstin Casparij made a bold and emotional gesture in support of the transgender community, dedicating her goal to trans rights by kissing a wristband in the colours of the trans flag during a recent match. The moment occurred on Sunday, 20 April, during Manchester City’s clash with Everton. Casparij, 24, scored her […]

Apr 22
“Senate Twink” Speaks Out Following Capitol Sex Video Fallout

Aidan Maese-Czeropski, the former U.S. Senate aide at the centre of a Capitol Hill sex scandal, has spoken publicly for the first time since a leaked video went viral and upended his life. Dubbed the “Senate Twink” by social media, Maese-Czeropski was just 24 when a video surfaced in December 2023, allegedly showing him engaged […]

Apr 22
Judge Blocks Trump Passport Ban in Landmark Trans Rights Case

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick has issued a partial preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of a Trump-era executive order that blocks transgender people from updating the gender markers on their passports. The ruling applies to six out of seven transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit led by […]

Apr 22
What Will LGBTQ+ Inclusion Look Like After Pope Francis?

With the announcement of Pope Francis’ death, many are reflecting on his legacy, especially his unprecedented engagement with LGBTQ+ Catholics. In a historic shift, Francis’ 12-year leadership of the Roman Catholic Church has seen a marked departure from the often harsh rhetoric of past papacies. His now-famous remark, “Who am I to judge?”—spoken in response […]