Category: Around the World
History has been made in the United States, with Democrat Chris Pappas becoming the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ political representation. The 46-year-old congressman defeated Republican former senator John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s Senate election on Tuesday 3 November, securing a victory that will […]
Delaware voters have returned Sarah McBride to the US House of Representatives, giving America’s first openly transgender member of Congress a second term after a campaign focused on affordability and public service. Sarah McBride has won reelection to Delaware’s sole seat in the US House of Representatives, defeating Republican challenger Joseph Arminio. The Associated Press […]
Newly released findings suggest many students still expect LGBTQ+ classmates to face bullying, as Ireland’s annual inclusion campaign returns. Almost half of post-primary students surveyed in Ireland believe a classmate would be bullied if they came out as lesbian, gay or bisexual, according to findings released by Belong To — LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland. The figure […]
Catholic preschools are seeking access to Colorado’s public funding programme while challenging its LGBTQ+ admissions protections. The US Supreme Court has heard a case over whether Catholic preschools must comply with Colorado’s anti-discrimination requirements to receive state funding. Arguments took place on Tuesday 3 November in Washington — Wednesday 4 November NZDT. No ruling has […]
Rainbow flags, fierce fashion and thousands of fabulous LGBTQ+ people took over the streets of Johannesburg as Pride returned to South Africa’s Sandton district for a spectacular celebration of love, visibility and freedom. Johannesburg Pride 2026 brought colour, music and plenty of queer joy to the city’s bustling business district on Saturday 31 October, as […]
Simon Blake has called for less heated discussion in a Guardian interview published on 1 November. The Stonewall chief executive’s approach has a clear foundation in his own earlier writing: improving everyday life for LGBTQ+ people while finding ways to work through disagreement. In a reflection published on 24 September, marking two years leading the […]
Thomas Bradley has been sworn in as Queensland’s first openly gay governor, bringing a longstanding connection to rainbow youth advocacy to one of the state’s highest public offices. The former Court of Appeal judge became Queensland’s 28th Governor at Parliament House on Sunday 1 November, succeeding Dr Jeannette Young. His appointment was announced in August, […]
Queensland’s peak trans organisation has pulled out of a major Brisbane rainbow forum in protest at Child Safety Minister Amanda Stoker being given a speaking slot, as community leaders urged the state government to make good on its existing LGBTQ+ commitments. The annual Carswell Forum was held in Brisbane on Friday 30 October, bringing together […]