Category: Around the World
In a shock move that has rippled through the LGBTQIA+ community, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has officially announced the cancellation of the 2026 Mardi Gras Party — one of the most iconic events on the global queer calendar. The news was confirmed in an open letter to the community from Mardi Gras […]
Rapper and now outspoken Donald Trump supporter Nicki Minaj has sparked widespread backlash after claiming that LGBTQ+ people are beginning to “see through” the US Democratic Party. The 43-year-old “Super Bass” performer took to X on Sunday, 1 February, urging queer people to “wake up” and stop supporting Democrats — despite the party’s long-standing backing […]
Fitzroy Street transformed into a sea of rainbows, as thousands took to the streets of Melbourne to celebrate the annual Midsumma Pride March — a beloved event in the LGBTQIA+ calendar that continues to grow in spirit, solidarity and colour each year. From 10:30 am, on Sunday the 1st of February, community groups, families, individuals […]
In a significant human rights victory, the Council of Europe has voted in favour of banning so-called ‘conversion therapy’, despite pressure from anti-trans lobbying groups urging reconsideration. The resolution, introduced by UK Labour MP Kate Osborne, calls for the prohibition of conversion practices across the Council’s 26 member states. These abusive practices, discredited by medical […]
A 25-year-old Mississippi man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the killing of a local university student and drag performer. Jimmy “Jay” Lee, who was 20 at the time, disappeared from Oxford, Mississippi, in July 2022. Two weeks later, police arrested Sheldon […]
Tennessee Republican gubernatorial hopeful Monty Fritts has drawn widespread condemnation after openly calling for the state to execute the parents and guardians of transgender and non-binary children. The 62-year-old made the remarks during a recent appearance on a Christian Nationalist podcast, with a clip shared on Thursday (29 January) by anti-fascist watchdog group Right-Wing Watch […]
In a concerning start to 2026, US lawmakers have already introduced more than 360 anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country, sparking renewed fears for the rights and safety of queer and trans Americans. According to an ongoing tracker managed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 366 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been tabled in 36 […]
Amid ongoing discussions around the governance of the Sydney Mardi Gras Board, one thing remains crystal clear: 2026’s Festival has more trans led events than ever before This year, the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival turns up the volume with Hot Trans Mardi Gras – a fiery, unapologetic and joy-filled program that places trans and […]