Day: July 19, 2025

Jul 19
Colbert’s LGBTQ+ Legacy: Satire With Purpose

CBS has announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, just one day after the comedian publicly criticised CBS parent company Paramount Global for its $16 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit accused CBS’ 60 Minutes of misleading editing in an October 2024 interview with then-Vice […]

Jul 19
California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Backlash Over Comments on Trans Kids in Sport

California Governor Gavin Newsom has reignited controversy within the LGBTQ+ community by claiming it isn’t “homophobic” to oppose transgender girls participating in school sports—comments that have drawn sharp criticism for misgendering and for aligning with conservative rhetoric. In a lengthy interview with conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan, Newsom reflected on his legacy, including his bold move […]

Jul 19
Malaysia Arrests 12 in Raid on Alleged “Gay Party” Amid LGBTQ+ Crackdown

Authorities in Malaysia’s conservative state of Kelantan have arrested 12 men following a raid on what police described as a “gay party”, as part of an intensifying nationwide crackdown on LGBTQ+ people. According to regional news outlet Sloboden Pecat, the arrests occurred despite officers finding no evidence of sexual activity at the event. However, the […]