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Posie Parker’s Party of Women Thwarted by UK Electoral Commission Again
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Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, better known as Posie Parker, has faced another setback in her political endeavours as the UK Electoral Commission rejected her second attempt to register the Party of Women.
The decision, announced on 6 November, cited the application as “incomplete,” mirroring the response to her initial attempt in September.
The...
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Results: YOUR EX Election Poll of 5000 LGBTQ+ Voters – Even Gays Want Winston Back in Parliament!?
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As Aotearoa gears up for its 2023 General Election, the political landscape appears to be more competitive than ever. A recent YOUR EX online poll has revealed intriguing statistics, showcasing a closely contested race for the beehive, with Labour, National, and the Greens all scooping up large portions of...
The UK's Electoral Commission has turned down the registration of a political party fronted by anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, widely known as Posie Parker.
Posie Parker, who is now infamous for her controversial standpoints on trans issues and the presence of extremist groups at her Let Women Speak events, announced...
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USA: California School Districts Face Backlash for Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Flags
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Two school districts in California, Temecula and Sunol, have faced criticism from parents and residents for banning the display of LGBTQ+ Pride flags, a move that has been described as “disconcerting” and “un-American”.
The Temecula school district in Southern California decided to outlaw all flags other than the US and...
In a surprising turn of events, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has tendered her resignation as a Cabinet minister after being involved in a car crash in Wellington and subsequently charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest.
The incident occurred on Evans Bay Parade in Wellington at around 9 pm...
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Latvia Makes History as First EU Nation To Elect Openly Gay Head of State
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In a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights, Latvia has become the first European Union (EU) nation to appoint an openly gay head of state.
Edgars Rinkēvičs, the former foreign minister, was sworn in as the president of Latvia during a ceremony held in Riga on Saturday, July 8th,...
San Francisco has voted to repeal a ban on city-funded travel to 30 states that it says restricts abortion, voting and LGBTQ+ rights after determining that the boycott is doing more harm than good.
The policy which was initially put in place in 2016, after the US Supreme Court...
Bud Light's recent collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has led to a significant backlash and a decline in sales, causing some to question the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the United States and the beer brand's marketing strategy, including the CEO of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.
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