Day: January 14, 2026
Australia’s Albanese Government is fast-tracking what it claims will be Australia’s toughest-ever hate speech laws, recalling Parliament two weeks early in the wake of the December 14 Bondi terror attack. But as the legislation zeroes in on racial hatred and antisemitism, LGBTQIA+ Australians and people with disabilities remain unprotected under the proposed reforms. What’s in […]
Beloved Māori playwright and filmmaker Aroha Awarau has died peacefully in Ponsonby. His legacy as a queer storyteller and fearless creative lives on through works that championed marginalised voices. Aotearoa has farewelled one of its most vital creative voices. Acclaimed playwright, filmmaker, and journalist Aroha Awarau died peacefully this afternoon at Mercy Hospice in Ponsonby. […]
The United States Supreme Court has heard over three hours of oral arguments in two cases challenging state-level bans on transgender girls and women competing in girls’ and women’s school sports teams — a hearing that may redefine the reach of Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. The court appeared receptive to arguments supporting the […]
The Pentagon has reportedly asked a Canadian adult store to stop sending sex toys to U.S. military personnel stationed in Bahrain, where such items are prohibited. In a now-viral TikTok video, Grace Bennett, co-founder of the online adult store Bonjibon, shared that she had received two letters bearing the U.S. Department of Defence seal, asking […]
British rocker Yungblud turned heads this week after being spotted completely nude while partying on a boat in Sydney Harbour. Known for his gender-nonconforming style and rebellious spirit, the 26-year-old artist wasted no time embracing the Aussie summer after landing in Sydney ahead of his IDOLS world tour. The singer, whose real name is Dominic […]
Three of the world’s leading trans healthcare bodies have raised serious ethical objections to the UK government’s proposed PATHWAYS trial for puberty blockers, warning that the study may violate internationally recognised standards for clinical research. In a joint statement released on 9 January, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the European counterpart (EPATH), […]
Actor and musician Michael Cimino is kicking off 2026 with major energy and a few viral selfies that have fans buzzing. Best known for his breakout role in Love, Victor, Cimino has been teasing new creative ventures as he steps into the new year. The multitalented star is working on both music and acting projects, […]