Category: Around the World
Former Vice President, and Republican Presidential hopeful Mike Pence was heckled by a man claiming that the staunchly anti-LGBTQ+ politician was secretly gay. The incident occurred during the registrations for the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary vote On October 13, as Pence spoke to reporters. The heckler’s comments were captured on video and shared on […]
In a video shared on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump declared his intention to ban gender-affirming care for minors if he were to be re-elected as president in 2024. Trump, who used the opportunity to criticise what he termed “left-wing gender insanity” and emphasised the importance of “mothers and fathers,” us one of his […]
A lawsuit, supported by LGBTQ+ rights groups and the child’s parents, has been filed against North Carolina’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The child, identified as Victor Voe in the lawsuit, asserts that the ban is unconstitutional and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of transgender adolescents. The ban, which […]
The Wisconsin State Assembly has voted to advance a series of bills that target transgender minors, limiting access to gender-affirming healthcare and restricting participation in sports teams for trans youth. This decision was made despite strong opposition from community members, advocacy groups, and multiple medical organizations. During a public forum held last week, hundreds showed […]
In previous hockey seasons, players across the NHL (National Hockey League) proudly showcased their support for the LGBTQ+ community by adorning their hockey sticks with rainbow-coloured Pride Tape during games and warmups. It was a small yet powerful gesture of solidarity that resonated with fans and advocates alike. However, a recent policy change issued by […]
The US Navy has bestowed its highest non-combat accolade, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, upon sailor Thomas James for his bravery during the 2022 Club Q mass shooting. On the night of 19 November 2022, the Club Q venue in Colorado Springs, a renowned LGBTQ+ hotspot, witnessed a harrowing attack that resulted in five […]
The UK’s Electoral Commission has turned down the registration of a political party fronted by anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, widely known as Posie Parker. Posie Parker, who is now infamous for her controversial standpoints on trans issues and the presence of extremist groups at her Let Women Speak events, announced her intent to introduce the […]
Uganda’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) in May has positioned the nation among the most stringent anti-LGBTQ+ countries worldwide. The controversial legislation not only reaffirms the criminality of homosexual acts but also introduces the death penalty for offences labelled as “aggravated homosexuality.” The bill further elaborates on these offences, pointing to cases involving […]