Category: Around the World
Fitzroy Street transformed into a sea of rainbows, as thousands took to the streets of Melbourne to celebrate the annual Midsumma Pride March — a beloved event in the LGBTQIA+ calendar that continues to grow in spirit, solidarity and colour each year. From 10:30 am, on Sunday the 1st of February, community groups, families, individuals […]
In a significant human rights victory, the Council of Europe has voted in favour of banning so-called ‘conversion therapy’, despite pressure from anti-trans lobbying groups urging reconsideration. The resolution, introduced by UK Labour MP Kate Osborne, calls for the prohibition of conversion practices across the Council’s 26 member states. These abusive practices, discredited by medical […]
A 25-year-old Mississippi man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the killing of a local university student and drag performer. Jimmy “Jay” Lee, who was 20 at the time, disappeared from Oxford, Mississippi, in July 2022. Two weeks later, police arrested Sheldon […]
Tennessee Republican gubernatorial hopeful Monty Fritts has drawn widespread condemnation after openly calling for the state to execute the parents and guardians of transgender and non-binary children. The 62-year-old made the remarks during a recent appearance on a Christian Nationalist podcast, with a clip shared on Thursday (29 January) by anti-fascist watchdog group Right-Wing Watch […]
In a concerning start to 2026, US lawmakers have already introduced more than 360 anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country, sparking renewed fears for the rights and safety of queer and trans Americans. According to an ongoing tracker managed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 366 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been tabled in 36 […]
Amid ongoing discussions around the governance of the Sydney Mardi Gras Board, one thing remains crystal clear: 2026’s Festival has more trans led events than ever before This year, the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival turns up the volume with Hot Trans Mardi Gras – a fiery, unapologetic and joy-filled program that places trans and […]
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has moved to formally censure two board directors following alleged governance breaches—sparking backlash after one of the censure motions repeatedly misgendered a transgender board member. The controversy comes amid ongoing community concern over the organisation’s decision to ignore several member-passed motions related to trans rights and corporate influence, raising […]
The Trump administration continues its relentless push to dismantle federal LGBTQ+ protections, and Darin Smith appears to be the latest figure advancing that agenda. Despite never having tried a case, Smith is on track to become the next U.S. Attorney for Wyoming — a position the Department of Justice describes as the state’s “principal litigator.” […]