Category: News
Established in 1987, World of WearableArt (WOW) is a New Zealand-born celebration of art, design and fashion. YOUR ex talks to five rainbow community members (plus an ally) with different connections to the show about this queer creative spectacle. The 2024 WOW Show: DREAM AWAKE will bring the magic and vibrancy back to the heart of Wellington […]
Cumberland City Council in NSW, Australia, has reversed its controversial ban on a same-sex parenting book after an hours-long heated debate. The decision followed global backlash, and the book, written by Holly Duhig, was reinstated in libraries. The council initially banned the book, which covers content on same-sex parents, prompting the Mayor of Inner West […]
American footballer Harrison Butker, who plays alongside Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, has found himself at the centre of controversy following remarks he made about Pride month. Speaking at Catholic Benedictine College over the weekend, Butker called Pride month “sinful” and suggested that women would find the most happiness in being wives and mothers. During […]
Predictably, Brian Tamaki’s grandstanding against drag queen story times and rainbow crossings has died down, so he’s trying a new anti-trans tactic instead, says Craig Young. This suggests that Tamaki is fixated on public performance of anti-LGBTQI+ misbehaviour but has no real strategy to follow through once he has done so. Sunita Torrance and Daniel […]
Trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals in Peru have been classified as “mentally ill” under a recent decree issued by the government’s health ministry. The decree, signed by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, labels “transsexualism” and “gender identity disorder in children” as mental health conditions. Additionally, the decree includes “dual-role transvestitism,” “fetishistic transvestism,” and other “gender identity […]
Former President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his controversial stance on trans issues and promised to reverse recent steps made by the Biden administration to protect Trans rights. Trump, who is known for his critical views on transgender rights during his presidency, made the comments during an interview on the Philadelphia-based radio talk show Kayal & […]
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who endured a challenging 10-month stint in a Russian prison before her release through a prisoner swap, has spoken out about her experience for the first time. Griner, who is expecting her first child with wife Cherelle Griner this summer, has opened up about her experiences in her newly released book, […]
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Malmö, Sweden, under the theme “United by Music,” celebrates pop music, multiculturalism and the LGBTQ+ community. The event, scheduled for May 11 (the morning of Sunday May 12 New Zealand time) at the Malmo Arena, will feature 37 acts from across the globe, including countries outside the […]