Category: Around the World
The founders of PinkNews, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ website, have vehemently denied allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace impropriety, calling them “false, inconsistent, and malicious.” In their first public statement since the allegations surfaced, Benjamin Cohen, the founder of PinkNews, and his husband Anthony James, the site’s chief operating officer, addressed the claims through an […]
The police chief investigating a fatal school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has urged the public to stop speculating about the shooter’s gender identity. Authorities responded to the shooting on Monday morning (16 December) after a 15-year-old student, Natalie Rupnow—who also went by the name Samantha—opened fire, resulting in the deaths […]
Sydney-based journalist and radio producer Joshua Fox has shared a candid look at his 2024 experiences on Grindr in a viral TikTok that he’s dubbed his personal “Grindr Wrapped.” In the video, Fox breaks down a year of encounters with striking honesty, providing statistics and insights into his hookups, emotions, and motivations. “This year, I […]
In a landmark decision, the Fukuoka High Court ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. This ruling follows similar judgments earlier this year in Sapporo and Tokyo, marking the third instance where a high court has determined that the ban violates Article 13 of the Japanese Constitution, which protects the right to pursue […]
When Luigi Mangione’s name first appeared in headlines, it was for the shocking accusation of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, in certain corners of the internet- especially within LGBTQ+ circles – the focus quickly shifted to speculation about his sexuality. Questions like “Is Luigi Mangione bisexual?” or “Is he gay?” began trending, alongside a […]
ADONXS, A Slovakian-born musician and queer activist, has been selected to represent Czechia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. 29-year-old Adam Pavlovčin, known as ADONXS and for his unapologetic queer identity and gender non-conforming outfits, quickly became a notable figure in the music scene. He released several successful singles, including a track […]
In a significant move to address past injustices, the UK Government has launched a £75 million LGBTQ+ Financial Recognition Scheme. This initiative comes after thorough discussions with the veterans themselves, acknowledging the harsh realities faced by those who served under the now-defunct “gay ban” in the military. The scheme, which was endorsed by both the […]
Reports from the United States show a significant increase in LGBTQIA+ couples rushing to marry, driven by concerns that marriage equality could face challenges under Donald Trump’s second term. The surge follows Trump’s November 2024 re-election and reflects growing fears that the conservative Supreme Court might overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalised […]