Category: Around the World
In the most fabulous Border Wall protest in history, Drag queens from across South Texas gathered in solidarity for LGBTI asylum-seekers with the aim of highlighting to people that there is no national emergency on the border, despite, what President Trump may say. The event which was organised by self-proclaimed “dragtavist” Beatrix Lestrange, who wore […]
A new study has shown that LGBTI families are going to become more common in the near future with Millennials signalling that they are far keener than previous generations to become parents or grow families of their own. The new study which was conducted by America’s Family Equality Council has provided insights into how many […]
Taiwan has made history in becoming the first Asian nation to introduce a same-sex relationship bill, however, the proposed legislation is being criticised for not going far enough. The new bill being introduced by Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) intends to give same-sex couples the right to register “permanent unions.” The draft legislation which […]
With the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras wrapping up this weekend, organisers have announced that this year’s pride parade will start to phase out the use of glitter, balloons, and plastic water bottles. Organisers of the event, that is part of one of the oldest continuously operating LGBTQI organisations in Australia, say the glitter ban […]
Germany could soon outlaw the dangerous practice known as conversion therapy if the nations Health Minister gets his way. Speaking with German Media outlet Die Tageszeitung, Minister Jens Spahn went on record against the practice saying “Homosexuality is not a disease, which is why it does not need to be treated.” Spahn, who is an openly gay member […]
Shocking new allegations on how Jussie Smollett staged his own homophobic ‘attack’ have emerged. Jussie Smollett has appeared in a Chicago Court alongside three others after it is alleged the group staged an attack on the Empire star in order for him to obtain a pay rise. The actor was reportedly unhappy with his $1.8 […]
Following weeks of investigation into Empire Star, Jussie Smollett’s official police complaint of being viciously attacked last month by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs, Chicago’s Police Department has now officially announced that Smollett himself is a suspect in the criminal investigation. The Chicago Police Department Chief Communications Officer has announced that they are […]
Karl Lagerfield died in Paris overnight (NZ time) after battling a short illness. The designer was 85 years old. Rumours of Lagerfeld’s ill health had swirled in recent weeks after he missed a number of events – including this year’s Chanel’s spring/summer show. Lagerfield first began his long career with Chanel in 1983, a decade […]