Category: Around the World
In response to JK Rowling’s critique of Scotland’s new hate crime legislation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has asserted his stance on the matter by stating that individuals should not be penalised for expressing basic truths about biology. An acclaimed author, Rowling, openly criticised the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act on social media. The […]
Two bar workers have been arrested under Russia’s newly enacted “LGBTQ+ extremism”, marking a significant crackdown following the Supreme Court’s declaration against the “international LGBT movement” late last year. The detentions took place at Pose, an establishment in Orenburg near the Kazakhstan border, where a police operation earlier in the month led to the apprehension […]
Clashes erupted between pro-trans rights supporters and participants of a “women’s rights” demonstration in Melbourne on Saturday, 23 March, amidst allegations of neo-Nazi participation. Approximately 100 individuals attended a rally dubbed #WomenWillSpeak, organised by the Women’s Action Group. The group, established by women from Victoria’s regional and rural areas in 2019, primarily opposes gender self-identification […]
We look back at the career of Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s first openly gay Taoiseach (Prime Minister) who stepped down from office yesterday leaving a legacy of progress behind. In an era where visibility and representation are pivotal to the LGBTQ+ community’s journey towards equality, Leo Varadkar stands out as a remarkable figure of progress. As […]
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced her marriage to long-time partner Sophie Allouache in a picturesque Adelaide winery, surrounded by lush gardens where the newlyweds were photographed holding bouquets. The Labour Party’s Penny Wong, who has been in a committed relationship with Allouache for nearly two decades, shared this joyous occasion with their two daughters, […]
Nine individuals were apprehended during Sydney’s Mardi Gras Parade last night after storming onto the parade route and fighting with police in front of the NSW Premier’s float. According to reports, shortly after 9:30 PM, an individual associated with a pro-Palestinian protest group was seen attempting to hand over a flare to an onlooker beyond […]
Over a hundred demonstrators converged on Sydney’s central business district to voice their opposition to ‘police brutality’. The commotion erupted near Oxford Street on Flinders Street after the Pride in Protest group orchestrated an anti-police rally around 8:30 PM on Friday. The demonstration brought traffic to a halt as participants brandished flags and vocalised their […]
Following the tragic passing of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, organisers of Sydney’s Mardi Gras have updated their earlier stance and will now permit police officers to participate in the forthcoming parade, albeit without their uniforms. This decision was announced by Commissioner Karen Webb, who expressed her contentment over the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ officers and […]