Category: News
In a significant setback for LGBTQ+ student protections, a federal court ruling in the United States has concluded that teachers may disclose students’ gender identity to their parents, even without the student’s consent. On 22 December, US District Judge Roger Benitez ruled that federal law permits school staff to notify parents of what he called […]
Glitz, glam, and unforgettable vibes — New Year’s Eve at Eagle Bar lit up K Rd in style! Eagle Bar is K Rd’s favourite local, from cheeky after-work cocktails to a late-night party. On New Year’s Eve, YOUR EX’s Jasmin Sheikh captured all the fun. Eagle Bar, 259 K Road, Auckland.
Organisers of Arlington Pride have officially cancelled the city’s 2026 Pride Parade following a contentious decision by the Arlington City Council to uphold the suspension of local LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections. The June event, which drew over 15,000 attendees in 2025 and has been a major celebration since its debut in 2021, has now been shelved […]
Veteran ESPN host Scott Van Pelt has gone viral following a flustered on-air moment during the network’s New Year’s Eve coverage, after reacting awkwardly to a same-sex kiss caught live on camera. As 2026 rang in, ESPN’s broadcast of the Times Square ball drop was hosted by the 59-year-old SportsCenter anchor, who has helmed the […]
Karen Ritchie, a lifelong advocate for compassion, dignity, and human rights, has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in recognition of her extraordinary service to people living with HIV/AIDS and to Rainbow communities across Aotearoa. Of Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi descent, Ms Ritchie has devoted decades of her life to […]
Queer Liberation Boorloo has announced a rally this Saturday in response to the Northern Territory government’s decision to ban puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender children in the Australian state. The group is calling on the community to mobilise in solidarity with young trans people, following a spate of policy rollbacks in 2025 that have […]
A transgender employee of the US National Security Agency (NSA) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a recent executive order that she claims violates federal civil rights protections. Sarah O’Neill, a data scientist at the NSA, argues that Executive Order 14168 — signed by Donald Trump in January 2025 during his second […]
In a year with countless ups and downs, where queer lives were both celebrated and scrutinised, these are the stories that refused to stay quiet. They ignited conversation, challenged power, went viral for all the right (and wrong) reasons, and reminded us why queer journalism is still vital. From trans parenthood and internet obsession to […]