Category: Around the World

Mar 19
82 Democrats Condemn Trump’s Passport Ban for Trans, Nonbinary, and Intersex People

Eighty-two Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter opposing Donald Trump’s executive order banning passports that accurately reflect the gender identities of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals. The policy, which took effect soon after Trump’s directive that federal agencies recognise only the sex assigned at birth, has drawn sharp criticism […]

Mar 18
Gay for Pay? Inside ‘Porn Star University’: Straight Men, Gay Content, and the OnlyFans Business

A newly released mini-documentary delves into the world of Porn Star University, a unique training ground where straight men engage in gay adult content under the guidance of OnlyFans star Andy Lee. The 20-minute film, directed by Jon Dean for his podcast All Out with Jon Dean, takes viewers behind the scenes of Lee’s unconventional […]

Mar 18
Backlash as Gavin Newsom Reverses LGBTQ+ Stance and Hosts Steve Bannon

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing backlash for an apparent abrupt shift on LGBTQ+ issues and his controversial decision to invite far-right figure Steve Bannon onto his podcast. Newsom, who has served as governor since 2019, recently made a surprising pivot to the right after a discussion with Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative commentator […]

Mar 18
U.S Crackdown on Poppers: Major Producer Shuts Down Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

In a sweeping FDA crackdown, Double Scorpio, one of the most recognizable poppers brands, has announced it is shutting down all operations after a search and seizure by the FDA. The company confirmed the closure on March 13, 2025, after wiping its website and social media. “We’ve always cared about making an authentic product and […]

Mar 18
Mental Health of Transgender Australians Declining Amidst Increasing Barriers to Care

A new Australian study has revealed that the mental health of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) Australians is worse today than it was in 2010, highlighting a widening disparity between trans and cisgender people. Published in BMJ Mental Health, the study analysed data from the 2001–2022 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. Researchers […]

Mar 17
End of an Era: Sydney’s Iconic LGBTQ+ Club ARQ to Shut Its Doors for Major Transformation

Sydney’s iconic ARQ Nightclub is set to shut its doors this month before a major rebrand, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s most beloved LGBTQ+ venues. After 26 years as a cornerstone of Sydney’s queer nightlife, ARQ will soon transform into Aura, a new concept led by Sydney businessman Dave […]

Mar 17
Cold-Blooded Killer Could Face Florida’s First Mandatory Death Penalty for Murdering Elderly Gay Men

A Hungarian national accused of murdering two elderly gay men in Florida could become the first person sentenced to death under a controversial new state law. According to the Miami Herald, Zsolt Zsolyomi, an undocumented immigrant from Hungary, entered the United States on a 90-day visa in 2022 but overstayed. He allegedly embarked on a […]

Mar 17
US Navy Orders Transgender Troops to Leave or Face Discharge

The US Navy has introduced a new policy requiring transgender service members to voluntarily separate from service by 28 March or face involuntary discharge. Guidance issued on 13 March states that Marines and sailors who do not identify with their birth-assigned gender must either opt for an honourable discharge or be forcibly removed from service. […]