Category: Around the World
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 […]
The highly anticipated musical adaptation Wicked has faced turbulence in Kuwait, where it was abruptly pulled from cinema listings just a day before its scheduled premiere. While Kuwait’s Information Ministry has yet to release an official statement, local media is rife with speculation that the alleged ban is tied to the film’s LGBTQ+ cast and […]
The arrest of Luigi Mangione in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread intrigue, particularly within the queer community. Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a manhunt for the suspect in last week’s high-profile shooting. Authorities have identified Mangione as “a strong person of interest,” […]
Two Canadian LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations have initiated a legal challenge seeking to overturn Alberta’s recently passed law that restricts transgender healthcare for minors. The case, launched Monday, claims the law violates the rights of transgender youth. The legislation, Alberta’s Bill 26, became law last week. It prohibits sex reassignment surgeries for minors and bars puberty […]
PinkNews, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ news platform, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct and a toxic work environment. Staff have accused founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband, Anthony James, of inappropriate behaviour, including incidents involving junior employees. Over 30 current and former employees have described a workplace culture marked by heavy drinking, which they […]
Several motions to bar the New South Wales Police Force from participating in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade were defeated during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on December 7, 2024. The contentious proposals sparked heated debate, with members ultimately voting to maintain the status quo, at least for now. The Sydney Gay […]
LGBTQ+ rights activists, led by the Gender Liberation Movement (GLM), staged a bold protest on Capitol Hill to oppose policies that bar transgender individuals from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. The demonstrations included a sit-in near Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) office and a dance protest, shining a spotlight on the fight for bodily […]