Category: Around the World

Feb 14
USA: Kansas Governor Blocks Ban on Trans Youth Healthcare

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, […]

Feb 13
Police Provide Troubling Update on Drag Race UK Star The Vivienne’s Death

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 […]

Feb 13
Anti-Trans Sentiment in the UK on the Rise, YouGov Poll Reveals

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 […]

Feb 13
Kink Map of America: What Every U.S. State is Searching For in 2025

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 […]

Feb 12
LGBTQ+ Artists Fight Back as Trump Moves to Censor Drag at Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump has announced plans to overhaul the leadership of the Kennedy Center, removing board members and appointing himself as chairman. On Monday, February 10, he named Richard Grenell—an openly gay man and current “Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions”—as the interim executive director of the renowned arts institution. Trump’s decision appears to be […]

Feb 12
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Bans Trans People from Military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented a ban preventing transgender individuals from enlisting in the US military. A recently uncovered memo reveals that Hegseth signed the ban last week, prohibiting those with a “history of gender dysphoria” from joining the armed forces. The decision follows former president Donald Trump’s executive order laying the groundwork […]

Feb 12
Google Calendar Drops Pride, Black History, and Women’s History Month Dates

Google Calendar has removed dates for Black History Month, Pride Month, and Women’s History Month in a move the company says was long overdue. Speaking with PinkNews A Google spokesperson explained “Some years ago, the Calendar team started manually adding a broader set of cultural moments in a wide number of countries around the world. […]

Feb 11
Where Did the LGBTQ+ Representation Go in This Year’s Super Bowl Ads?

This year’s Super Bowl advertisements notably lacked LGBTQ+ representation, continuing the community’s ongoing struggle for visibility during the biggest televised event in the U.S. According to an analysis by Ad Age, only four openly LGBTQ+ celebrities appeared in commercials during the game. These included Dan Levy in a Homes.com ad, Michelle Rodriguez for Häagen-Dazs, Jake […]