Category: News
Alice Weidel, the openly lesbian leader of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), presents a complex and often contradictory figure in European politics. As she rises in influence, her personal identity as a lesbian woman raising two children with her Sri Lankan-born filmmaker partner challenges traditional expectations – especially within a party known for […]
Auckland’s Rainbow community is fighting back against Destiny Church, organising a large-scale protest to challenge the group’s continued attacks on LGBTQ+ New Zealanders. The Defying Destiny: Day of Queer Power protest will take place on Sunday, 23 February, at 2pm at the Albert Park Rotunda. The protest follows an escalation of anti-LGBTQ+ actions from Destiny […]
We sat down with Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock to talk about the Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025, which saw its largest turnout since its revival in 2020. Thousands lined Ponsonby Road, dressed in vibrant colours, celebrating love, pride, and inclusion at one of Aotearoa’s most beloved rainbow community events. However, the night was not without […]
A second federal judge has struck down former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning gender-affirming care, ruling that the policy unlawfully denies federal funds to medical institutions providing such care. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Lauren King, appointed by President Joe Biden, issued a temporary injunction against the ban, preventing its enforcement while legal challenges […]
A new report from an independent Russian news outlet suggests that Russia’s government is working on a large-scale electronic database to track LGBTQ+ individuals. According to Latvia-based Meduza, anonymous sources from Russia’s Interior Ministry claim the initiative has been in the works for some time. The system is reportedly designed to register those identified as […]
A petition on Change.org is urging the New Zealand government to revoke Destiny Church’s charitable status, accusing the organisation of inciting hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community. Launched on 29 March 2024 by a user named “Concerned Citizen,” the petition has already collected over 82,000 signatures, with a goal of 150,000. The petition claims that […]
Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world’s first openly gay imam—a Muslim cleric who leads prayers and provides spiritual guidance—has been shot dead in South Africa. The 57-year-old cleric, who founded an inclusive mosque in Cape Town, was killed on Saturday morning in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime. Hendricks was travelling near […]
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is a city bursting with pride all year round, but this month brings an extra splash of colour and celebration as Pride Month takes centre stage. From the iconic Rainbow Parade to vibrant community events, the city radiates inclusivity and joy. Once you’ve soaked up the jam-packed Auckland Pride schedule, there’s still […]