Day: May 11, 2026

May 11
Iconic Melbourne Queer Space Eagle Leather Faces Uncertain Future as Building Goes Up for Sale

The owners of Melbourne’s iconic Eagle Leather have shared an emotional update about the future of the long-running business. In a post on social media, the team revealed that the building, which has housed Eagle Leather for almost two decades, is once again up for sale. While the news has caused concern, the business is […]

May 11
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ and Sexual Health Instagram Accounts Reportedly Suspended in Latest Account Purge

More than 100 LGBTQ+ and sexual health-related Instagram accounts have reportedly been suspended or restricted in Meta’s latest round of account purges, which saw follower counts drop for almost every account in recent weeks. The move is raising fresh concerns about Meta’s moderation policies and the censorship of queer creators online. According to Repro Uncensored, […]

May 11
NSW Passes New Hate Crime Laws to Protect LGBTQIA+ People Targeted Through Dating Apps

The Australian State of New South Wales have passed hate crime legislation, marking an important step for LGBTQIA+ community safety across the state. The laws, introduced to Parliament in mid-March, expand existing “post and boast” offences to cover serious assaults and robberies committed against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The legislation also creates a new […]

May 11
New Bill Would Block Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care in U.S State of Ohio

An Ohio Republican has introduced a new bill that would restrict healthcare coverage for transgender adults across the state. HB 838, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Williams on Thursday, 30 April, would block Medicaid from covering many forms of gender-affirming care. The bill would also penalise cities and local governments that offer trans-inclusive health insurance […]

May 11
Reform UK’s Election Success Puts Trans Rights and Equality Laws in the Spotlight

Reform UK has seen a major boost in the 7 May local elections, with more than 300 additional councillors elected to local government. The result comes as Labour suffered a dramatic decline, while the Conservative Party also recorded losses. Following Reform UK’s success, some supporters have called for a general election and demanded Labour be […]