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Anderson Lee Aldrich, the individual accused in the tragic shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, has entered a guilty plea to a total of 53 charges, including five counts of first-degree murder. The suspect, formerly facing 305 criminal counts encompassing hate crimes and murder charges, pleaded guilty on Monday (June 26). Aldrich, who prefers […]
In a display of courage and resilience, more than 60 individuals were detained during Istanbul Pride, where thousands of LGBTQ+ activists and allies gathered to march in the Şişli district. Pride events in Turkey have faced systematic prohibition since 2015, with events as small as picnics and film screenings targeted for bans during Pride Month. […]
In a recent development that has ignited concerns among advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, Japan’s proposed legislation to protect the rights of the rainbow community has faced significant dilution amidst an ongoing culture war. Originally introduced as a promising step forward, the legislation aimed to provide legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender […]
Henrique Beirao, aka Rhubarb Rouge, is changing both the New Zealand drag scene and his hometown of Palmerston North. In October, Henrique will produce and perform in Aotearoa’s first three-day drag festival, Palmy Drag Fest, an ambitious event he is producing independently. Express caught up with the drag entrepreneur to discover his inspiration and long-term […]
In the wake of recent local elections, which saw the far-right Vox party sweep to power, an eastern Spanish town with a population of 6,000 has announced its decision to prohibit the display of rainbow flags on public buildings. Despite Vox securing the most votes in Naquera, located approximately 30 km north of Valencia, its […]
Marking World Refugee Day, a significant petition was presented to Members of Parliament, urging them to establish a new sub-category within the Refugee Quota exclusively dedicated to refugees from the rainbow community. Hafsar Tameesuddin, a former refugee from Myanmar and the co-secretary general of the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, spearheaded the petition and presented […]
In a groundbreaking move, Estonia’s parliament has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone for both the Baltic and Central European region. The bill, which was approved by a majority of 55 votes to 34 in the 101-seat parliament on Tuesday, is set to take effect next year. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, speaking […]
Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of Warsaw on Saturday for the annual Pride parade, voicing their demands for equality and LGBTQ+ rights in the run-up to the Polish elections. With the country’s right-wing government seeking re-election, their opposition to what they label as “LGBT ideology” has been a recurring theme in previous […]