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State Bans on Trans Athletes Head to U.S. Supreme Court in Landmark Test
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear two high-profile cases involving state-level bans on transgender women participating in women’s sports—an issue at...
Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Poll as Top Presidential Contender
Openly gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2028 US presidential race, according to a...
Jack Willis and Blair Kinghorn’s Rugby Kiss Goes Viral
It wasn’t a Pride parade, a music festival, or a cheeky dating app campaign—though it certainly had all the vibes.
After an adrenaline-charged Top 14...
Opinion: Why the UK’s Progress Leaves Trans People Behind
Craig Young reflects on the UK's contradictory reforms—advancing abortion and euthanasia rights while backsliding on trans issues, and warns NZ not to follow suit.
The...
Auckland’s Winter Warm-Up: Where Fierce Meets Footy
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break...
Opinion: What Unkovich’s Departure Says About Culture War Politics
Tanya Unkovich resigns from Parliament amid controversy over her anti-trans bill and anti-vax views. Craig Young explores the motivations behind her abrupt departure.
At the...
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Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Poll as Top Presidential Contender
Openly gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2028 US presidential race, according to a...
LGBTQ+ Throuples Gain Ground in Fight for Legal Recognition in USA
As society continues to evolve in its understanding of relationships and family, polyamorous LGBTQ+ partnerships are gradually pushing for and gaining legal recognition. These...
Trixie Dethroned: Plastique Tiara Now #1 Drag Queen on Instagram
Plastique Tiara has officially taken the crown as the most-followed queen from the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise, surpassing longtime leader Trixie Mattel in Instagram...
ARTS AND CULTURE
Pixar’s Elio Reportedly Stripped of Queer Themes Amid Creative Overhaul
Pixar’s animated feature Elio has faced scrutiny following reports that the studio removed queer-coded elements from the film during its production—changes that coincided with...
Brandon Flynn to Star as James Dean in Queer Biopic Exploring Hidden Romance
Brandon Flynn has been cast as James Dean in an upcoming biopic that sheds light on the Hollywood legend’s private life, including a same-sex...
Barbra Streisand Drops Star-Studded New Album The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two –...
Barbra Streisand fans, rejoice — the wait is over! The iconic artist has officially released her brand-new studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners,...
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State Bans on Trans Athletes Head to U.S. Supreme Court in Landmark Test
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear two high-profile cases involving state-level bans on transgender women participating in women’s sports—an issue at...
Jack Willis and Blair Kinghorn’s Rugby Kiss Goes Viral
It wasn’t a Pride parade, a music festival, or a cheeky dating app campaign—though it certainly had all the vibes.
After an adrenaline-charged Top 14...
Auckland’s Winter Warm-Up: Where Fierce Meets Footy
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break...
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Global Pride Celebrations Mark End of Month with Joy and Defiance
Pride parades across the globe capped off the final weekend of Pride Month with a vibrant mix of celebration and protest. From New York...
LGBTQ+ NYPD Officers to Protest Pride Ban on Uniformed March Participation
The Gay Officers Action League (GOAL), a group representing LGBTQIA+ members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), has announced plans to protest...
JoJo Siwa Pulls Out of Chicago Pride Performance Amid Identity Debate
JoJo Siwa will no longer be performing at this year’s Back Lot Bash during Chicago’s Pride weekend. The pop star and former Dance Moms...
OPINION
Opinion: Why the UK’s Progress Leaves Trans People Behind
Craig Young reflects on the UK's contradictory reforms—advancing abortion and euthanasia rights while backsliding on trans issues, and warns NZ not to follow suit.
The...
Opinion: What Unkovich’s Departure Says About Culture War Politics
Tanya Unkovich resigns from Parliament amid controversy over her anti-trans bill and anti-vax views. Craig Young explores the motivations behind her abrupt departure.
At the...
Opinion: Why Are Poppers Still So Controversial?
Craig Young shares a personal perspective on poppers and outlines legal challenges to the laws around their sale and use in NZ and abroad.
Alkyl...
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Star Wars Fans, This One’s for You: Win a CASETiFY Darth Vader Case
The Force is strong with this one. We’ve teamed up with CASETiFY to give one lucky reader a limited-edition Darth Vader™ AirPods Case—a must-have...
Rock & Rave Reimagined – Win Tickets to the Ultimate Orchestral Night Out
Two epic shows. One unforgettable night. We’re giving away 2x combo tickets to Synthony Origins and Full Metal Orchestra, hitting Spark Arena on 26...
Win a Vinyl Copy of Barbra Streisand’s The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two
We’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win a vinyl copy of Barbra Streisand’s latest studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume...
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Auckland’s Winter Warm-Up: Where Fierce Meets Footy
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break...
Pride Takes Flight: Gay Bar Proposal for Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
Chicago could soon make history by becoming the first city in the United States to feature a gay bar inside an airport. The concept...
From Protest to Party: Wrapping Up WorldPride 2025
Thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and allies from across the globe flocked to Washington, D.C. for WorldPride 2025 — a nine-day global celebration of queerness,...
