Category: Around the World
Western Australia Police have charged a man following an extensive investigation into a long-running campaign of hateful flyers targeting Perth’s LGBTQIA+ community. The development follows months of concern from LGBTQIA+ advocates, politicians, and community leaders, who warned the campaign reflected a wider rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ harassment across Western Australia. It also comes amid continuing alarm […]
Colorado lawmakers have approved a rewritten ban on so-called “conversion therapy” in an effort to preserve protections for LGBTQ+ youth after the US Supreme Court struck down the state’s previous law earlier this year. The new legislation, HB26-1322, now heads to Democratic governor Jared Polis, who is gay. Polis is expected to sign the bill […]
Robert’s Lafitte, the legendary Galveston dive bar known as the oldest gay bar in Texas, could be days away from its final last call unless the community can help keep it open. Staff say the 61-year-old institution is facing a combination of deferred maintenance, repair costs, permitting issues, and financial pressure. While none of the […]
The leader of a conservative Muslim party in Indonesia has caused political controversy after posting a YouTube video accusing a close aide to President Prabowo Subianto of being gay and becoming “personally closer” to the head of state. Amien Rais, leader of the Ummat Party, described Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya as a moral threat […]
The owners of Melbourne’s iconic Eagle Leather have shared an emotional update about the future of the long-running business. In a post on social media, the team revealed that the building, which has housed Eagle Leather for almost two decades, is once again up for sale. While the news has caused concern, the business is […]
The Australian State of New South Wales have passed hate crime legislation, marking an important step for LGBTQIA+ community safety across the state. The laws, introduced to Parliament in mid-March, expand existing “post and boast” offences to cover serious assaults and robberies committed against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The legislation also creates a new […]
An Ohio Republican has introduced a new bill that would restrict healthcare coverage for transgender adults across the state. HB 838, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Williams on Thursday, 30 April, would block Medicaid from covering many forms of gender-affirming care. The bill would also penalise cities and local governments that offer trans-inclusive health insurance […]
Reform UK has seen a major boost in the 7 May local elections, with more than 300 additional councillors elected to local government. The result comes as Labour suffered a dramatic decline, while the Conservative Party also recorded losses. Following Reform UK’s success, some supporters have called for a general election and demanded Labour be […]