Category: Around the World
The UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the definitions of “women” and “sex” has deepened divisions between the Green Party’s co-leaders. Adrian Ramsay faced criticism this week for dodging a direct answer when asked if he believes trans women are women, following the Supreme Court’s decision that legally, “women” refers to “biological women” and “sex” […]
A new event dubbed Sperm Racing is causing a stir online — and not just for its eyebrow-raising concept. With visuals ripped straight from an adult site and marketing that toes the line between satire and softcore, the event is sparking a mix of curiosity, criticism, and not-so-subtle thirst. The brainchild of 17-year-old CEO Eric […]
In a major step forward for LGBTQ+ visibility in South Korean media, the country is set to premiere its first lesbian dating reality series, ToGetHer, later this month on local streaming platform Wavve. While same-sex relationships remain legal in South Korea (outside of the military), widespread social stigma persists. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognised, […]
Residents of Sydney’s inner west awoke Tuesday to find swastikas, homophobic slurs, and offensive graffiti defacing political posters and public property in Newtown, Enmore, and Erskineville — including a well-known LGBTQ+ bar. The NSW Police have launched an investigation into the vandalism, believed to have occurred between 1:30 am and 2:00 am on Tuesday morning. […]
LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD has criticised Meta’s latest artificial intelligence tool for recommending so-called “conversion therapy,” a discredited and harmful practice condemned by global health organisations. According to a report shared with Axios, GLAAD stated that since the April 5 launch of Meta’s updated large language model, Llama 4, the AI has surfaced references to […]
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signalled his support for the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which clarifies that under the 2010 Equality Act, the term “woman” refers specifically to biological women. The ruling has significant implications for the rights of transgender people and how public bodies interpret single-sex spaces. Asked by BBC News whether […]
A leaked draft budget has revealed that the Trump administration intends to cut federal funding for mental health support programs tailored to LGBTQ+ youth, including a complete withdrawal of funding for the LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services offered through the 988 Crisis & Support Lifeline from October. First reported by The Washington Post, Initial media coverage primarily […]
Manchester City footballer Kerstin Casparij made a bold and emotional gesture in support of the transgender community, dedicating her goal to trans rights by kissing a wristband in the colours of the trans flag during a recent match. The moment occurred on Sunday, 20 April, during Manchester City’s clash with Everton. Casparij, 24, scored her […]