Category: Around the World
California Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested his state may need to re-examine its landmark 2013 law that allows transgender students to participate in school sports aligned with their gender identity, citing concerns over fairness while maintaining that he is not anti-trans. “I disagree with all the vitriol, but I agree on the issue of fairness […]
Catherine Connolly has been elected as Ireland’s new president, promising to be a leader for everyone in a diverse and changing nation. The independent left-wing politician won a decisive 63% of first-preference votes, becoming the Republic of Ireland’s 10th president. She will succeed Michael D. Higgins, who steps down after serving two full terms. Speaking […]
In a bold act of defiance against an order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a church in Dallas is sending a clear message of LGBTQ+ solidarity — by turning its front steps into a vibrant rainbow. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church (OLUMC) has responded to the controversial directive — which demands cities remove “decorative crosswalks, […]
The US Supreme Court has announced it is considering whether to hear a controversial case that could have major consequences for same-sex marriage across the country. The case comes from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples in 2015, following the landmark Obergefell v Hodges ruling […]
Manchester Pride Ltd, the organisation behind one of the UK’s most prominent LGBTQ+ festivals, has entered voluntary liquidation, leaving some performers and suppliers out of pocket — and raising serious concerns about the event’s future. In a statement shared to Instagram on Wednesday (22 October), the Board of Trustees announced the decision was made “with […]
Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, is facing backlash after one of his senior aides publicly called for a ban on same-sex marriage — a stance Ciattarelli is now denying. Dr Ibrar Nadeem, the campaign’s executive director for Muslim relations, made the controversial remarks at a Muslims4JackToo rally on Saturday (19 October). […]
A laser removal clinic in the UK is making headlines after launching a bold promotion: 50 per cent off the cost of removing Harry Potter-themed tattoos — in a powerful show of solidarity with the trans community. Manchester Laser NQ, located inside The Old Volt tattoo studio on Swan Street, announced the offer via Instagram, […]
An employment tribunal is set to begin on Monday, 20 October, over a group of nurses taking legal action against their employer, after a transgender colleague used the female changing room at Darlington Memorial Hospital in the UK. The claim is being backed by a Christian anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ legal group, raising concerns among equality […]