Category: Around the World
In a bold act of defiance against an order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a church in Dallas is sending a clear message of LGBTQ+ solidarity — by turning its front steps into a vibrant rainbow. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church (OLUMC) has responded to the controversial directive — which demands cities remove “decorative crosswalks, […]
The US Supreme Court has announced it is considering whether to hear a controversial case that could have major consequences for same-sex marriage across the country. The case comes from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples in 2015, following the landmark Obergefell v Hodges ruling […]
Manchester Pride Ltd, the organisation behind one of the UK’s most prominent LGBTQ+ festivals, has entered voluntary liquidation, leaving some performers and suppliers out of pocket — and raising serious concerns about the event’s future. In a statement shared to Instagram on Wednesday (22 October), the Board of Trustees announced the decision was made “with […]
Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, is facing backlash after one of his senior aides publicly called for a ban on same-sex marriage — a stance Ciattarelli is now denying. Dr Ibrar Nadeem, the campaign’s executive director for Muslim relations, made the controversial remarks at a Muslims4JackToo rally on Saturday (19 October). […]
A laser removal clinic in the UK is making headlines after launching a bold promotion: 50 per cent off the cost of removing Harry Potter-themed tattoos — in a powerful show of solidarity with the trans community. Manchester Laser NQ, located inside The Old Volt tattoo studio on Swan Street, announced the offer via Instagram, […]
An employment tribunal is set to begin on Monday, 20 October, over a group of nurses taking legal action against their employer, after a transgender colleague used the female changing room at Darlington Memorial Hospital in the UK. The claim is being backed by a Christian anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ legal group, raising concerns among equality […]
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, following a decisive vote in parliament on Tuesday (21 October). Dubbed Japan’s Iron Lady, Takaichi is the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is the fourth person to hold the top job since former prime minister Shinzo Abe resigned in 2020, […]
Reform UK has named James Orr — an outspoken critic of same‑sex marriage and abortion — as a senior adviser to Nigel Farage. Orr, a former corporate lawyer and an associate professor of the philosophy of religion at the University of Cambridge, was announced in a post on X by the party’s head of policy, […]