Category: Around the World
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has struck down a controversial provision of the Law on the Protection of Minors from Negative Effects of Public Information, declaring it unconstitutional. The provision, which prohibited informing minors about same-sex relationships, was deemed incompatible with fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. The court ruled on Wednesday that the provision violated Article […]
Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed legal challenges against a proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law, clearing the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to potentially enact one of Africa’s most restrictive legislations on LGBTQ+ rights. Despite concerns about human rights and warnings of significant financial risks, the bill has moved closer to becoming law. The legislation, unanimously passed by […]
Kenyan photographer Jacktone Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of his housemate, prominent LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, widely known as Edwin Chiloba. The killing, which occurred nearly two years ago, shocked Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community. Delivering the ruling, Judge Reuben Nyakundi described the murder as being carried out in […]
The founders of PinkNews, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ website, have vehemently denied allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace impropriety, calling them “false, inconsistent, and malicious.” In their first public statement since the allegations surfaced, Benjamin Cohen, the founder of PinkNews, and his husband Anthony James, the site’s chief operating officer, addressed the claims through an […]
The police chief investigating a fatal school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has urged the public to stop speculating about the shooter’s gender identity. Authorities responded to the shooting on Monday morning (16 December) after a 15-year-old student, Natalie Rupnow—who also went by the name Samantha—opened fire, resulting in the deaths […]
Sydney-based journalist and radio producer Joshua Fox has shared a candid look at his 2024 experiences on Grindr in a viral TikTok that he’s dubbed his personal “Grindr Wrapped.” In the video, Fox breaks down a year of encounters with striking honesty, providing statistics and insights into his hookups, emotions, and motivations. “This year, I […]
In a landmark decision, the Fukuoka High Court ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. This ruling follows similar judgments earlier this year in Sapporo and Tokyo, marking the third instance where a high court has determined that the ban violates Article 13 of the Japanese Constitution, which protects the right to pursue […]
When Luigi Mangione’s name first appeared in headlines, it was for the shocking accusation of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, in certain corners of the internet- especially within LGBTQ+ circles – the focus quickly shifted to speculation about his sexuality. Questions like “Is Luigi Mangione bisexual?” or “Is he gay?” began trending, alongside a […]