Day: May 21, 2025
Australia’s Northern Territory Government is under intensifying pressure to abandon proposed changes to its Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (ADA), which advocacy groups warn could leave vulnerable Territorians exposed to hate speech and workplace discrimination. Critics say the proposed amendments would make the NT the only Australian jurisdiction without protection against vilification. A joint letter, signed by […]
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest has crowned a new winner, and once again, queerness takes centre stage. Held in Basel, Switzerland, this year’s event was won by 23-year-old Austrian-Filipino male soprano JJ, also known as Johannes Pietsch, with his emotional ballad Wasted Love. JJ, who proudly identifies as queer, captivated the audience with his unique […]
The queer cruising app Sniffies has been removed from Apple’s App Store, with the platform citing “ongoing content restrictions” as the cause — though the removal appears to be temporary. In a statement, Sniffies addressed the situation: “We launched our first native iOS app in March, bringing Sniffies’ real-time, location-based experience to a wider audience,” the […]
Colton Ford — born Glenn Soukesian — a beloved figure in the gay adult entertainment world and an accomplished musician, has passed away at age 62. His death on Monday, 19 May, was confirmed by friends and colleagues through heartfelt social media tributes shared the following day. Originally from Pasadena, California, Ford was born in […]
A federal judge has delivered a mixed ruling on Iowa’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, upholding the restriction on discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten through Year 6, but striking down several other provisions on constitutional grounds. The 2023 law, known as Senate File 496 (S.F. 496), prohibits “any program, curriculum, test, […]
Months after Donald Trump vowed to eliminate “woke” programming at the Kennedy Center, specifically promising “NO MORE DRAG SHOWS”—the venue’s newly announced season appears to defy that directive, featuring multiple productions that prominently include drag. Back in February, Trump made headlines by removing the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees, appointing himself as chair, and replacing […]
Immigration law experts Malcolm Pacific are celebrating 40 years in business. To mark this milestone, CEO and Director David Cooper discusses our immigration trends, successes and failures. As the world faces a rising tide of global uncertainty, New Zealand may be better placed than ever to attract talent, investment, and families seeking a safe, inclusive […]