Category: News

Nov 14
Uzbekistan Prepares Draft Law to Prohibit LGBTQ+ “Propaganda”

Alisher Qodirov, the head of Uzbekistan’s Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) party, has announced that a draft law banning discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ topics is currently being discussed in Uzbekistan. Qodirov disclosed this on his Telegram channel, referencing a recent social media post by Ivanka Trump, daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In her post, Trump […]

Nov 12
UK: FA Issues Misconduct Charge to Spurs After Alleged Homophobic Chants

The Football Association (FA) has charged Tottenham Hotspur due to alleged homophobic chants made by their fans during a Premier League match against Manchester United earlier in the season. The incident reportedly occurred on September 29 at Old Trafford, prompting Spurs to denounce the “abhorrent homophobic chanting” as “unacceptable, hugely offensive, and no way to […]

Nov 11
Trump Set to Appoint First Openly Gay Secretary of State: Ric Grenell

President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to be considered for the role of Secretary of State. Grenell, a loyal Trump supporter and former acting Director of National Intelligence, is viewed by many as Trump’s likely choice for the […]

Nov 11
Brazilian Football Federation Defends LGBTQ+ Players’ Right to Self-Expression

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently issued a statement affirming the rights of gay and LGBTQ+ footballers to self-expression, following criticism that surfaced after one player was reportedly asked to tone down his appearance. The controversy began when Yan Couto, a Brazilian national team player set to compete in the Copa America, revealed that he […]

Nov 11
How did LGBTQ+ Americans vote in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election?

According to exit polls, the majority of LGBTQ+ voters supported Vice President Kamala Harris, continuing a trend seen in previous elections. Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to make gains with various traditionally Democratic demographics, LGBTQ+ voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Harris, with 86% of this group favouring her over Trump’s 13% share, as per […]

Nov 08
Trans And Pregnant: The Kiwi Documentary Set To Change Hearts & Minds

Oliver Hall talks to the stars and director of the new Kiwi documentary Trans And Pregnant, which follows a trans/cis gay male couple’s pregnancy journey as they navigate New Zealand’s health system, gender dysphoria and society’s expectations of what a family should be. TVNZ’s new documentary Trans And Pregnant follows the intimate journey of a Kiwi couple’s […]

Nov 08
New Zealand’s Novembers To Remember

Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that are significant for New Zealand’s rainbow communities. 1 November 1944 Activist Ralph Knowles was born in Dunedin. From an early age, he was captivated by religion: “If I saw an article in the paper about the church overseas or some theologian, I was fascinated by it.” When he […]

Nov 08
USA: Election Sparks 125% Rise in LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline Calls

Crisis hotlines for the LGBTQ+ community have seen a significant surge in calls during the 2024 U.S. presidential election week, according to a leading LGBTQ+ support organisation. Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, reported on Wednesday that since midnight on Tuesday, the group’s crisis services—including lifeline, chat, and text support—have received approximately 125% more […]