Category: Around the World
The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to rename monkeypox, sighting fears that the current name encourages discrimination and stigma. The decision to rename the zoonotic viral disease was made following a meeting of “global experts” with the aim of avoiding further “offence to any cultural, social, national, regional, professional, or ethnic groups, and minimise […]
Four trans groups who found shelter with the Catholic Church have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. According to the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, the Pope met with a group on Wednesday the 10th of August, following other meetings with other trans groups on the 27th of April, 22nd of June and the 3rd of […]
In response to the growing number of monkeypox cases across the United States, President Joe Biden has appointed an emergency monkeypox response team to help combat the viral zoonotic disease. The task force, formally announced on Tuesday the 2nd of August, will work with state-specific authorities to help distribute vaccines and assist in testing for […]
London’s Metropolitan Police have been warned not to participate in a regular strip-off competition at one of the city’s gay bars. The competition, which is known as G-A-Y Porn Idol, takes place every Thursday night at the Heaven nightclub in London and involves people stripping completely naked on stage to win a cash prize. The […]
In what has been described as a “monumental victory” for the LGBTQ+ community, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity are included in the state’s anti-discrimination laws. The 5-2 ruling means that the term “sex” in the state’s 1976 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act also applies to sexual orientation as well […]
With seven players boycotting the game, the Manly Sea Eagles suffered a disappointing loss to the Sydney Roosters, but fans showed overwhelming support for the LGBTQ community, the ‘Everyone In League’ shirts sold out in just 30 minutes. Last night was a busy one for staff on Manly’s merchandise stand at Sydney’s 4 Pines Park […]
Seven NRL players for the Manly Sea Eagles have decided to stand down from an upcoming match after it was revealed the team would sport a pride jersey. The seven players, which include three kiwis (Jason Saab, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula, Josh Aloiai, Toafofoa Sipley and Christian Tuipulotu), reportedly took offence at the […]
A new bill aiming to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights has been passed in The US House of Representatives. The Respect for Marriage Act, which was approved 267 to 157, will see specific Clinton-era legislation repealed, including the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage as a union between a man and a […]