Category: News

Jul 18
Texas Republican’s Hijack Flood Response Session to Push Anti-Trans Toilet Bill

As Texas continues to reel from catastrophic floods that left at least 134 people dead and over 100 missing earlier this month, Republican lawmakers are under fire for using a special legislative session — intended to address the disaster — to push anti-trans legislation. Originally, Governor Greg Abbott had called a special session in June […]

Jul 17
Church of England Removes “Dishonourable” Label on Homosexuality

The Church of England (C of E) has voted to remove a clause from one of its key documents used in clergy selection, which described homosexuality as “especially dishonourable”, in a move seen as a step towards greater LGBTQ+ inclusion. During a meeting on Tuesday (15 July), the General Synod – the Church’s legislative body […]

Jul 17
Conservative Christian Group Launches Petition Over Gay Couple on Reality Show Back to the Frontier

A conservative Christian organisation is protesting the new reality series Back to the Frontier for featuring a same-sex couple, calling the decision a “glorification of sin” and launching a petition demanding their removal. The series, which recently premiered on the Magnolia Network, challenges three families to live as 1880s homesteaders, giving up modern comforts like […]

Jul 17
‘So Mean-Spirited’: Trump Slammed Over Anti-Trans Remarks at White House Event

US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage after mocking trans women in sport during a summit with religious leaders held at the White House. The comments were made during the White House Faith Office summit on Monday, 14 July, in what the administration called the “first event of its kind”. The gathering brought together […]

Jul 17
‘Incredibly Insulting’: Keir Starmer Criticised for Hosting Downing Street Pride Party Amid Trans Rights Backlash

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing widespread criticism for hosting a Pride Month celebration at 10 Downing Street, despite his government’s stance on trans rights drawing accusations of regression. A video shared by Downing Street’s official social media accounts showcased the reception, held at the prime minister’s London residence, marking Pride Month. Addressing attendees, […]

Jul 17
Trans-Inclusive Tampon Sparks Outrage from Anti-Trans Trolls

A Finnish company has drawn the ire of anti-trans trolls online after launching a tampon product specifically marketed to transgender men and nonbinary individuals who menstruate. Vuokkoset, a menstrual hygiene brand based in Finland, introduced the product during Transgender Awareness Week. It comes in a minimalist dark navy box emblazoned with the phrase “For Menstruation”, […]

Jul 16
“We’re Losing Ground”: Warning That Same-Sex Marriage Rights Could Be Erased Under Trump

American civil rights activist Jim Obergefell has issued a stark warning that the legal right to same-sex marriage in the United States could be undone under Donald Trump’s second administration. Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the historic Obergefell v. Hodges case that legalised same-sex marriage across all 50 states in 2015, shared his concerns in […]

Jul 16
“True Christians Preach Love”: Indianapolis Community Unites in Protest After Church Calls for Killing LGBTQ+ People

Faith leaders and community members in Indianapolis rallied in protest on Sunday after a local church made national headlines for a sermon calling for the death of LGBTQ+ individuals. The protest was organised in response to the Sure Foundation Baptist Church, which earlier this month uploaded a video to YouTube featuring pastor Stephen Falco using […]