Category: Around the World
A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a controversial Iowa law that sought to remove books with LGBTQ+ themes or descriptions of sexual acts from school libraries, calling into question the law’s constitutionality and its religious bias. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher issued a fresh preliminary injunction against Senate File 496 […]
Anheuser-Busch has ended its sponsorship of yet another Pride event—this time in its own backyard—drawing disappointment from LGBTQIA+ advocates and local businesses in St. Louis. After more than three decades of support, the brewing giant has pulled its sponsorship of PrideFest St. Louis, leaving the long-running event facing a significant funding shortfall. “We are devastated […]
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed two controversial bills into law that target transgender individuals’ access to public spaces and participation in sports. The first, House Bill 121, bans transgender people from using restrooms, changing areas, and sleeping quarters that align with their gender identity in a range of public facilities — including schools, libraries, […]
Dozens of federally funded studies focused on LGBTQ+ health have been abruptly cancelled following President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and banning so-called “gender ideology” from the federal government. According to a report by the Associated Press, at least 68 research grants across 46 institutions were terminated last […]
A federal judge has once again pushed back against the Trump administration’s attempts to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military, issuing a temporary order to protect two U.S. Air Force members from being discharged. U.S. District Judge Christine O’Hearn granted the injunction, shielding Master Sgt. Logan Ireland and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bear Bade—both […]
Students at Texas A&M University secured a legal victory after a federal judge overturned the university’s attempt to cancel their annual drag show, “Draggieland.” The ruling, delivered by U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal, determined that the ban violated students’ First Amendment rights. Rosenthal, appointed by President George H.W. Bush, emphasized the importance of free […]
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has faced backlash for using a homophobic slur while criticising Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s response to recent Chinese military exercises near Australia. Dutton described Albanese’s approach as “the weakest, most limp-wrist response you could see from a leader” during a foreign policy event in Sydney. The phrase “limp wrist” has long […]
The European Union has strongly criticised Hungary after its parliament passed a law banning Pride celebrations and allowing law enforcement to use facial recognition technology to track attendees. E.U. Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib took to social media to reaffirm the bloc’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, stating: “We stand with the LGBTQI community – in […]