Day: July 18, 2025
The US government has been forced to return more than $6.2 million in federal funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV advocacy groups following a major court ruling that struck down executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The funding had been cut earlier this year after Trump, shortly after returning to the White House in January, […]
Transgender track athlete Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging she was unlawfully banned from participating in a women’s race just 15 minutes before it began. The former Rochester Institute of Technology sprinter is suing the university and members of its athletics department under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), claiming her […]
Tucked away at 176 Cuba Street, Scotty & Mal’s Cocktail Lounge—fondly known as S&M’s—offers an inviting and intimate escape in the heart of Wellington. This two-storey, gay-friendly venue exudes charm with its plush Art Déco interiors, cedar-panelled walls, and ornate Egyptian chandeliers. Since opening its doors in 2007, S&M’s has become a cherished space within the […]
New York City isn’t just a destination — it’s a queer rite of passage. It’s voguing in the Village, sipping cosmos in Chelsea, drag brunch in Hell’s Kitchen, and long, glittery nights that somehow turn into rooftop mornings. And anchoring it all is Moxy Chelsea — your chic, cheeky, and LGBTQ+-certified Safe Space for a […]
Auckland’s Galatos was heaving on Saturday, 12 July, as URGE Events delivered its steamiest edition yet of Locker Room, the annual fundraiser to support the New Zealand Falcons Rugby Team as they gear up to host the prestigious Purchas Cup this September in Tāmaki Makaurau. The dress code? Think sweaty locker room meets queer fantasy: […]
Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for. Each one promises creativity, community and connection, surrounded by Queenstown’s stunning natural beauty. Pride in the Lane 🌈 When: Saturday 16 August, 12–8 pm 📍 Where: Church Lane 💰 Entry: Free […]
The leader of Hong Kong has announced his support for a new bill that would, for the first time, grant limited legal recognition to same-sex couples in the Chinese Special Administrative Region. Chief executive John Lee confirmed that his administration drafted the legislation in response to a 2023 ruling by the Court of Final Appeal, […]
The UK government’s newly published guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) has come under fire for downplaying transgender identities and urging teachers not to present gender identity as fact. Released by the Department for Education (DfE) on Tuesday (15 July), the long-awaited 42-page guidance outlines how schools must deliver RSHE from 1 September […]