Day: June 26, 2025

Jun 26
AUS: Queensland Government Opens Public Consultation on Puberty Blockers and Gender-Affirming Care

Queensland Health has called for public submissions as part of an independent review into the prescription of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapies within the Australian state’s public paediatric health services. The consultation, which began in late May and will close on 29 July 2025, invites patients, families, clinicians, and experts to share their experiences […]

Jun 26
Mexico City Sets Global Record with Largest Human LGBTQ+ Flag

In a vibrant and emotional celebration of Pride Month, more than 5,000 people gathered in Mexico City over the weekend to form what is being hailed as the world’s largest LGBTQ+ flag. The historic event took place in the iconic Zócalo square, spanning a 240-by-240-metre space and becoming a powerful symbol of unity, visibility, and […]

Jun 26
‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’: Hundreds Rally at UK Parliament in Historic Trans Rights Protest

Hundreds of transgender individuals and allies descended on Westminster on Wednesday, 25 June, in a landmark show of unity and political action, urging MPs to defend trans rights amidst controversial proposed changes to UK equality laws. Organised by the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance as part of its “Unite for Trans Rights” campaign, the mass lobby saw […]

Jun 26
JoJo Siwa Pulls Out of Chicago Pride Performance Amid Identity Debate

JoJo Siwa will no longer be performing at this year’s Back Lot Bash during Chicago’s Pride weekend. The pop star and former Dance Moms and Nickelodeon sensation was originally set to headline on Sunday, 29 June. However, the event’s website now lists her as no longer appearing, citing “scheduling conflicts” as the reason for her […]

Jun 26
Billie Butler Makes History as New Hampshire’s First Trans Representative

New Hampshire has elected its first transgender representative, Democrat Billie Butler, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation in the United States. Butler secured victory over Republican Ken Hilton in a special election held on Tuesday, 24 June, winning 964 votes to Hilton’s 774. She will represent Somersworth and Rollinsfield in the state House of […]

Jun 26
Georgia Librarian Fired After Displaying Transgender Children’s Book, Following Christian Extremist Pressure

Lavonnia Moore, a respected library manager in Blackshear, Georgia, has been dismissed after 15 years of service, reportedly due to pressure from a Christian extremist group objecting to her approval of a diversity-themed book display that included a story about a transgender child. The display, titled “Color Our World,” featured When Aidan Became a Brother, […]