Category: Around the World
Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world’s first openly gay imam—a Muslim cleric who leads prayers and provides spiritual guidance—has been shot dead in South Africa. The 57-year-old cleric, who founded an inclusive mosque in Cape Town, was killed on Saturday morning in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime. Hendricks was travelling near […]
A trans woman has spoken out against “gender-critical” protesters after being injured during a counter-protest in Nottingham on Saturday, 8 February 2025. The counter-protest, organised by Nottingham Against Transphobia (NAT), was held in response to a rally led by anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, known as Posie Parker, and her group ‘Let Women Speak’. Keen-Minshull, known […]
Mardi Gras in Sydney is getting a fabulous upgrade this year as QT Sydney transforms into the QT Playhouse, promising a riotous blend of drag, disco, and decadence. Designed as the ultimate party destination for Mardi Gras 2025, the Playhouse will serve up an unmissable lineup of queer talent, iconic DJs, and sensory delights. And […]
A new Gallup poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe transgender people should be allowed to serve in the military, though support has declined slightly from previous years. The survey, conducted last month with 1,001 adults, found that 58% of respondents support trans individuals serving openly in the armed forces. While this represents a […]
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed Senate Bill 63, which sought to ban gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors. The Republican-led state legislature intends to challenge her decision, though their previous attempt to override a similar veto in May failed. The proposed legislation would bar healthcare providers from offering gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, […]
Local police have confirmed that RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne, was found dead in a bathroom due to an “unnatural cause of death,” according to a report by BBC News. This latest update has left fans and fellow drag performers with more questions as they continue to mourn the beloved drag artist. Authorities […]
A new YouGov poll, published on Tuesday (11 February), has highlighted a significant rise in anti-trans sentiment across the UK, with even traditionally progressive groups, such as women and young people, showing growing scepticism towards trans rights. In 2022, 44% of women supported legal gender changes, but by December 2024, that figure had dropped to […]
The most popular kinks in every U.S. state have been unveiled, with one particular fetish maintaining its stronghold across the country. Clips4Sale (C4S), the world’s largest kink and fetish platform, released its 2025 Fetish Map of the United States on Wednesday (12 February), offering insight into the nation’s growing interest in fetish content. For the […]