Tag: protest
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Protesters in Indonesia Demand Halt to Coldplay Concert Over Band’s LGBTQ+ Support
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A protest led by conservative Muslim groups in Jakarta, Indonesia, have called for the cancellation of British band Coldplay’s scheduled concert, citing the band’s vocal support for the LGBTQ+ community.
The demonstration, which saw nearly 100 participants, took place after Friday prayers and was orchestrated by the Islamist group 212...
New Zealand
Protesters And Police Clash Following Posie Parker Tomato Juice Thrower’s Court Appearance
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Protesters have clashed with police in central Auckland's Saint Patrick's Square following the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn, the individual charged with splashing tomato juice on British anti-trans activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, popularly known as Posie Parker.
The tomato juice incident, which occurred during a speaking event on March 25,...
Posie Parker is no-longer returning to NZ but some of her supporters still plan to protest at the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn, Michael Stevens asks when is a protest worth it, and when does it just throw petrol on a fire?
That’s a question that activists sometimes have to...
New Zealand
Posie Parker Cancels New Zealand Trip Citing A Lack of Trust in Police Protection
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British anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, has cancelled her trip to New Zealand, citing safety concerns and a lack of trust in the police and authorities to protect her.
Parker had planned to attend the hearing of a woman accused of throwing tomato juice at...
Anti-trans activist Posie Parker has announced she will visit Wellington in September to attend a court hearing relating to her previous NZ visit and says she will hold a Let Women Speak event outside of the courts.
"So looks like I have a valid ESTA for New Zealand," Kellie Jay-Keen...
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US Ambassador’s Pride Party Becomes Symbol of Resistance to Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric in Hungary
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David Pressman, the openly gay US ambassador to Hungary, is making a powerful statement against homophobia by organising a grand Pride party at his official residence.
Pressman revealed that the US embassy has been overwhelmed by the interest and support shown by LGBTQ+ families, who feel increasingly marginalised due to...
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Target Faces Backlash as Consumers and Advocates Rally for Full Restocking of Pride Merchandise
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Over 200 LGBTQ+ organisations and their supporters have united to make a strong call to Target, urging the retail giant to replenish its inventory of Pride merchandise and condemn the actions of "extremists" who have spoken out against these controversial items.
The demand comes in response to the recent revelation...
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Trans Rights Advocate Stages Surprise Intervention at Posie Parker Rally
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A trans rights advocate has infiltrated the 'Let Women Speak' rally led by Posie Parker in Birmingham, UK, to voice support for trans rights amidst the gathering.
According to PinkNews, the man managed to gain access to the event by pretending to be a de-transitioner opposed to transgender rights. With...