Category: Around the World
Russian authorities have detained a medical professional on charges of “Satanism” and “promoting same-sex relationships” as Moscow intensifies its legal crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under the banner of protecting “traditional family values.” Moscow has long fostered a hostile environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, a situation that has escalated significantly since Russia’s military actions in Ukraine began […]
Corey DeAngelis, an anti-LGBTQ+ activist and senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, has acknowledged making “mistakes” in his life following allegations that he appeared in gay porn videos. DeAngelis was reportedly placed on leave after claims surfaced that he starred in adult films on the site GayHoopla under the alias “Seth Rose,” including […]
New research has highlighted that so-called “conversion therapy” or “conversion practices” are not only ineffective at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity but are also strongly associated with increased mental health issues in LGBTQ+ individuals. The study, which surveyed over 4,400 LGBTQ+ Americans, found that those subjected to these harmful interventions showed significantly […]
An anti-LGBTQ+ author and activist has been suspended from a conservative organisation following allegations that he appeared in gay pornography. The American Federation for Children announced that Corey DeAngelis has been placed on leave after accusations emerged that he featured in videos on the adult film site GayHoopla under the alias “Seth Rose,” including a […]
Japan’s incoming prime minister is expected to encounter increased demands from the LGBTQ+ community and courts to enhance protections for sexual minorities, including the potential legalisation of same-sex marriage. However, most contenders for the leadership role have remained reserved on the topic. Out of the nine candidates vying for the presidency in the ruling Liberal […]
At least eight transgender individuals have been arrested, with approximately a dozen others detained in Belarus since August. According to TG House Belarus, a transgender support organisation, the crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community started in late August and escalated significantly in early September. TG House Belarus estimates that between 15 and 20 LGBTQ+ people were […]
After facing significant backlash over his participation in an LGBTQ+ Republican fundraiser, rapper Chingy has withdrawn from the event. Chingy (real name Howard Bailey Jr.), known for hits like ‘Right Thurr’, had been set to perform at the ‘Red, White, and Rock’ fundraiser—a Republican event supporting LGBTQ+ conservatives. Over the weekend, the rapper responded to […]
The NSW government has committed to implementing all 19 recommendations from a landmark inquiry into historical gay hate crimes, acknowledging that victims and their families were “fundamentally failed” in the past and vowing to ensure such injustices never occur again. The inquiry, which spanned 18 months, investigated unsolved deaths in NSW between 1970 and 2010 […]