Category: Around the World
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 The Respect for Marriage Act, which was approved 267 to 157, will see specific Clinton-era legislation repealed, including the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage as a union between a man and a […]
LGBTQ+ rights activists have raised concerns that Russian lawmakers are attempting to expand on the nation’s so-call ‘gay propaganda’ law. The anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that was first passed into law in 2013 currently criminalises the sharing of LGBTQ+ inclusive content with young people; however, it could soon be expanded to further crackdown on the rights of […]
Monkeypox cases have continued to rise across the United Kingdom, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases being reported. As of Monday the 18th of July, health officials confirmed 2,137 monkeypox cases in the UK, with 2,050 detected in England. Despite the rise in cases, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has since announced updated guidance […]
A school counsellor in Singapore has been suspended from teaching students following a bigoted and homophobic lesson in which he accused gay people of having “intestinal worms.” The Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) counsellor’s presentation drew widespread criticism and condemnation, resulting in his suspension after it was uploaded online. According to reports by The Straits Times, […]
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz has described the Supreme Court’s decision to legalise same-sex marriage in the United States as “clearly wrong,” leaving many in the community fearful that the decision may be overturned. Cruz made the disturbing comments during an episode of his Verdict+ podcast, which discussed the fate of the 2015 Obergefell v Hodges decision, […]