Category: Around the World
Australian politician Alex Greenwich has opened up about the “confronting impact” a homophobic tweet from fellow politician Mark Latham had on him. Greenwich, the sole openly gay member of the New South Wales (NSW) state parliament, filed a lawsuit against Latham for a homophobic tweet made in late March, which Latham has since deleted. The […]
UFC fighters Charles Radtke and Manel Kape have expressed regret for the use of homophobic language after their victories in Sydney, Australia. Charles Radtke won his first UFC against Mike ‘Blood Diamond’ Mathetha at UFC 293 in Sydney on Saturday, September 9. Instead of being a moment to cherish, it was marred by Radtke using […]
In a move that has drawn international criticism, a Ugandan Man has been indicted under the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ law sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni earlier this year. The anti-LGBTQ+ law, often labelled as the most severe policy of its type globally, carries a life imprisonment penalty for those found guilty of same-sex relations. In more […]
Tragedy has struck the community of Cedar Glen, in southern California, with the owner of the Mag.Pi clothing store being fatally shot following a dispute over an LGBTQ+ Pride flag displayed outside her store. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Friday, with local authorities quickly responding. Upon arrival, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies found […]
Amidst Florida’s burgeoning anti-LGBTQ+ climate, a unique candidate has emerged to voice out against this alarming trend. Michael Travis, better known by his stage name Erika Rose, is determined to challenge the status quo by vying for a seat in the state legislature. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has been a vocal critic of LGBTQ+ […]
Transgender blogger, Milana Petrova, has been charged under Russia’s contentious laws that ban the promotion of “LGBTQ propaganda” and the perceived maligning of the Russian military. Petrova, who had been chronicling her journey and experiences as a transgender woman in Russia, had also expressed criticisms of the Russian military on her widely-followed Telegram channel. Reports […]
Guatemalan presidential contender Sandra Torres voiced her staunch opposition to same-sex marriage, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Speaking at a school in San Juan Sacatepequez, the former first lady took care to clarify that her stance did not equate to homophobia and emphasised her wish for the government to acknowledge life starting at conception and her […]
In a disturbing decision, The Murrieta Valley school board in southwestern California voted to disclose the identities of transgender and gender-non-conforming students to their parents. The proposal was approved on 10 August with a three-to-two vote, even after the district’s attorney warned that the policy might place them in a precarious legal position. The new […]