Category: Around the World
Florida has experienced a staggering surge in demand for virtual private networks (VPNs), rising by more than 1,000 percent after Pornhub became inaccessible in the state due to new legislation. Pornhub, the world’s largest adult-video site, has now blocked access in 17 U.S. states, including Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The block follows legislation like […]
In a ceremony at the White House on January 2, 2025, President Joe Biden recognised two pivotal figures in the fight for marriage equality, awarding them the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal. Evan Wolfson, founder of Freedom to Marry, and Mary L. Bonauto, senior director of civil rights and legal strategies at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & […]
2024 saw several nations make remarkable strides in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, from legalising same-sex marriage to eliminating discriminatory practices in blood donation policies. Here’s a roundup of the key developments: Honduras In November, Honduras overturned its ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations, allowing men who have sex with men to donate blood for the first time. […]
Eleven teenage boys in Chicago face felony charges after allegedly luring and assaulting two gay men using dating apps in July 2024. According to a statement from the Mount Prospect Police Department, the suspects, aged 16 and 17, were inspired by a viral social media trend known as “post and boast.” The attacks occurred minutes […]
Pornhub, the world’s leading adult video website, has been officially banned in 17 US states following a wave of new legislation aimed at restricting access to adult content. The trend began in Louisiana last year with the introduction of Act 440, which mandated government ID verification for accessing adult websites. The law targets entities distributing […]
A recent survey conducted among young Africans reveals that while many strongly support the protection of women’s and refugees’ rights, a significant gap exists regarding LGBTQ+ rights. Only about one-third of respondents believe these rights should be safeguarded. The Africa Youth Survey polled 5,604 individuals aged 18 to 24 from 16 countries. Findings show that […]
Former Australian prime minister John Howard has reaffirmed his belief that the 2004 parliamentary ban on same-sex marriage was the right decision, despite Australia legalising it over a decade later. In a recent interview with News.com.au, Howard defended his government’s amendment to the Marriage Act, which defined marriage as “the union of a man and […]
As the race for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency heats up, Lord Sebastian Coe, a leading candidate, has sparked controversy by suggesting he would explore a “complete ban on transgender women” competing in women’s categories at the Olympics. Coe, a four-time Olympic medallist and organiser of the 2012 London Games, described his intent to […]