Category: News
The Trump administration says it is working to restore the 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ youth “Press 3” option by the end of 2026, but says the service must comply with an executive order that rejects federal recognition of transgender identities. An HHS spokesperson said SAMHSA is “working with the 988 Network Administrator Vibrant Emotional Health to […]
The church put up the billboard in time for today’s ‘Unite for Trans Rights’ National Day of Action St Matthew-in-the-City has confirmed it has made a submission opposing the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. “This Bill doesn’t fix any real gap in the law. What it does do is write trans, intersex, […]
Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 Matt McVeigh has taken out the title of Mr Australasia Bear 2026, winning the coveted crown at last night’s competition at The Laird in Melbourne. The event, held as part of Southern HiBearnation, is one of the biggest nights on the Australasian bear calendar, bringing together titleholders from across Australia […]
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine should openly discuss LGBTQ+ rights, stressing that those defending the country deserve equal rights as lawmakers continue debating legal recognition for same-sex couples. Zelensky made the comments on 11 June during a cultural event in Kyiv, after being asked by Oleksandr Demenko, described as a veteran and head […]
Out former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is fuelling fresh speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run, with the Iowa Democratic Party confirming he will keynote its annual Liberty and Justice Celebration on 12 July. The event, held at Prairie Meadows Event Centre, is one of the state party’s biggest gatherings of the year and […]
National’s newly minted Auckland Central candidate sits down with YOUR EX to discuss why she believes now is the right time to step into politics, what she is hearing from voters across the electorate, and how her background in innovation, public service, health and community governance would shape the way she represents one of New […]
Lisa Fa’alafi and Leah Shelton, the co-creators Dangerous Goods (part of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival), discuss the fire, fury and feminism at the heart of their work. When Dangerous Goods storms into The Civic this July, audiences can expect fire, aerials, burlesque, drag, powerhouse vocals and a very clear warning: this is not cabaret that politely asks to be included. […]
Le Gateau Chocolat returns to Tāmaki Makaurau this July for Auckland Live Cabaret Festival with Musicals Mayhem, but behind the glamour, Oliver Hall discovers an artist reshaping expectations around identity, visibility and hope in troubling times. When Le Gateau Chocolat walks onto a stage, audiences often think they know what they are getting. They see a […]