Category: Around the World
In a notable departure from the stance of his fellow Roman Catholic bishops in Ghana, Cardinal Peter Turkson has voiced opposition to the criminalisation of homosexuality, directly challenging the stringent anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under debate in Ghana’s parliament. The proposed legislation in Ghana aims to impose harsh penalties on the LGBTQ+ community, with provisions for […]
In a disturbing legal move, the Russian Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the nation’s Supreme Court seeking to ban the “international LGBT public movement.” Announced last Friday, the ministry labelled global LGBTQ+ movements as extremist, accusing them of inciting social and religious discord. This request represents one of the most far-reaching attempts […]
Pandora Nox is the first AFAB (assigned female at birth) winner in Drag Race’s nearly 15-year ‘herstory’. Pandora Nox has emerged as the first cisgender woman to clinch the title in the Drag Race series, marking a milestone with her victory in the debut season of Drag Race Germany. This triumph is not only a […]
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 Brotherhood Alumni. Coldplay, known for […]
Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, better known as Posie Parker, has faced another setback in her political endeavours as the UK Electoral Commission rejected her second attempt to register the Party of Women. The decision, announced on 6 November, cited the application as “incomplete,” mirroring the response to her initial attempt in September. The Electoral Commission, an independent […]
In a significant move by the Vatican, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Eastern Texas has been dismissed from his role as the head of the Diocese of Tyler, with concerns being raised about the bishop’s criticism of efforts to make the Church more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. This decision, which followed an “apostolic visitation” ordered […]
Say Aloha To Honolulu Pride 2023! Last month, the sunny shores and turquoise waters of Honolulu had more than a touch of rainbow. Honolulu Pride was graced with the presence of royalty for that year’s Pride celebrations. Former Miss Continental, RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 winner, and trans icon, Sasha Colby, led this year’s Honolulu […]
St. Ursula’s College, a Catholic school in Sydney, has reversed its anti-LGBTQ+ policy of not allowing same-sex couples to attend its end-of-year formal. This change comes after significant pushback against the school’s previous stance, which prohibited a student, Abbie Frankland, from bringing her girlfriend to the event. Frankland, a senior at the all-girls school, initiated […]