Category: News

Oct 17
San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Center Celebrates Half A Century Of Progress & Inclusivity

The San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Center marked a significant milestone on Saturday, celebrating its 50th anniversary. For five decades, this organisation has played a pivotal role in creating safe spaces and positively impacting the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in the San Diego region. Cara Dessert, the CEO of The Center, as it is affectionately known, […]

Oct 17
India’s Supreme Court Set to Announce Verdict on Same-Sex Marriage

In a landmark decision, India’s Supreme Court is poised to unveil its verdict on the nation’s legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The eagerly awaited announcement, which could have a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and couples, is set to be announced any time now. The journey to this pivotal moment began earlier […]

Oct 16
What Does a Chris Luxon Led Government mean for Rainbow Communities?

Christopher Luxon is New Zealand’s new Prime Minister. What his coalition government will look like is yet to be decided, but we know it is guaranteed to feature the ACT party and most likely NZ First. Here we reflect on Your Ex’s recent interviews with Chris Luxon and ACT leader David Seymour and what they […]

Oct 16
Opinion: New Zealand Voters Don’t Want Anti-Trans Rhetoric

In an election where many voters turned away from the major parties, New Zealand’s fringe micro-parties still failed to gain any traction with their anti-vaccine and anti-trans rights platforms. Craig Young hopes this will show wannabe politicians it is time to move away from bashing the trans community.    Well, our three-yearly electoral competition is […]

Oct 16
Mike Pence Heckled By Man Claiming The Former VP Is Secretly Gay

Former Vice President, and Republican Presidential hopeful Mike Pence was heckled by a man claiming that the staunchly anti-LGBTQ+ politician was secretly gay. The incident occurred during the registrations for the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary vote On October 13, as Pence spoke to reporters. The heckler’s comments were captured on video and shared on […]

Oct 16
Trump Threatens to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors in 2024 Presidential Bid

In a video shared on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump declared his intention to ban gender-affirming care for minors if he were to be re-elected as president in 2024. Trump, who used the opportunity to criticise what he termed “left-wing gender insanity” and emphasised the importance of “mothers and fathers,” us one of his […]

Oct 16
Transgender Youth and Advocacy Groups Take Legal Action Against North Carolina’s Health Care Ban

A lawsuit, supported by LGBTQ+ rights groups and the child’s parents, has been filed against North Carolina’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The child, identified as Victor Voe in the lawsuit, asserts that the ban is unconstitutional and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of transgender adolescents. The ban, which […]

Oct 13
Wisconsin Moves to Limit Transgender Minors’ Rights, Ignoring Public and Medical Opinion

The Wisconsin State Assembly has voted to advance a series of bills that target transgender minors, limiting access to gender-affirming healthcare and restricting participation in sports teams for trans youth. This decision was made despite strong opposition from community members, advocacy groups, and multiple medical organizations. During a public forum held last week, hundreds showed […]