Day: November 24, 2025

In Aotearoa, fewer than six percent of career firefighters are women — and the number of queer, takatāpui, and gender diverse firefighters is so small it doesn’t even show up properly in the stats. That absence is exactly why the Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar has landed with such force. Bold, cheeky, a little thirsty, and […]

Controversial beauty mogul Jeffree Star is once again under fire after making what many are calling “transphobic” comments during a recent podcast appearance. Star, who previously doubled down in 2023 on his belief that non-binary identities are “made up”, reignited backlash after appearing on The Skinny Confidential: Him & Her Show during Trans Awareness Week […]

Ice hockey players aren’t typically known for baring much skin—layered up in heavy jerseys and, for goalies, full-on body armour, they rarely get the chance to show off. But the San Jose Sharks have found a fun new way to celebrate wins that’s catching attention: shirtless post-game honours featuring a massive shark tooth necklace. Thanks […]

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has declared her intention to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite being at the centre of a heated debate around gender eligibility in sport. The 26-year-old athlete made headlines in 2023 after being banned from the International Boxing Association (IBA) World Championships for allegedly failing gender eligibility standards. Despite […]

Scotland’s newly released census data has revealed several notable insights into LGBTQ+ identities, gender, and religion—offering a snapshot of the nation’s evolving social landscape. Among the data points grabbing attention: author JK Rowling has listed her religion as “believer in biology” in what appears to be a targeted protest against trans inclusion. The declaration was […]