Category: News

Nov 22
Drag Race Germany Crowns First Ever Cisgender Woman Winner

Pandora Nox is the first AFAB (assigned female at birth) winner in Drag Race’s nearly 15-year ‘herstory’. Pandora Nox has emerged as the first cisgender woman to clinch the title in the Drag Race series, marking a milestone with her victory in the debut season of Drag Race Germany. This triumph is not only a […]

Nov 22
Auckland: YOUR Parade Is Back Saturday 17 February!

“Expect more lights, floats, glitter, love and colour!” Auckland Rainbow Parade’s Co-Chair gets us hyped for the Ponsonby Road parade’s Summer return! The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow will be positioned in Ponsonby as the Auckland Rainbow Parade returns bringing diversity, unity, respect, celebration, inclusion and loads of colour in 2024. Co-Chair Matt […]

Nov 16
Opinion: Polyamory and Professional Conduct

Craig Young believes we are starting to see the legislative and judicial inclusion of people in non-monogamous relationships in New Zealand.   Content warning: This article describes references to sexual assault.   The Health and Disability Commission has just named a counsellor involved in an unsatisfactory and disrespectful attitude toward a woman in a polyamorous […]

Nov 16
Protesters in Indonesia Demand Halt to Coldplay Concert Over Band’s LGBTQ+ Support

A protest led by conservative Muslim groups in Jakarta, Indonesia, have called for the cancellation of British band Coldplay’s scheduled concert, citing the band’s vocal support for the LGBTQ+ community. The demonstration, which saw nearly 100 participants, took place after Friday prayers and was orchestrated by the Islamist group 212 Brotherhood Alumni. Coldplay, known for […]

Nov 16
Posie Parker’s Party of Women Thwarted by UK Electoral Commission Again

Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, better known as Posie Parker, has faced another setback in her political endeavours as the UK Electoral Commission rejected her second attempt to register the Party of Women. The decision, announced on 6 November, cited the application as “incomplete,” mirroring the response to her initial attempt in September. The Electoral Commission, an independent […]

Nov 13
Vatican Ousts Anti-LGBTQ+ Bishop In Texas

In a significant move by the Vatican, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Eastern Texas has been dismissed from his role as the head of the Diocese of Tyler, with concerns being raised about the bishop’s criticism of efforts to make the Church more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. This decision, which followed an “apostolic visitation” ordered […]

Nov 10
Celebrating Unity and Diversity: Rainbow Games 2024

Are you ready to be part of a sporting event like no other? One that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and empowerment? The Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024 is here to unite the rainbow community and their allies in a vibrant celebration of acceptance. SAVE $20: USE CODE ‘YOUREX’ WHEN YOU REGISTER From 4-8 April 2024, […]

Nov 10
Honolulu Pride 2023 In Pictures

Say Aloha To Honolulu Pride 2023! Last month, the sunny shores and turquoise waters of Honolulu had more than a touch of rainbow. Honolulu Pride was graced with the presence of royalty for that year’s Pride celebrations. Former Miss Continental, RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 winner, and trans icon, Sasha Colby, led this year’s Honolulu […]