Category: News
On Thursday (23 March), Republican Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed Senate Bill 1100 into law, restricting transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender. The new law, which effectively bars trans youth in the state from using the correct bathroom, allows students to take legal action against public schools that allow trans […]
In a media statement, Speak Up For Women, the organisers of Posie Parker’s NZ tour have said her Wellington appearance has now been canceled due to security concerns following chaotic scenes in Auckland. “Tomorrow’s Let Women Speak gathering in Wellington has been canceled,” the statement read after Parker’s Auckland appearance descended into chaos, seeing Parker […]
Uganda’s Government has passed new legislation that will see individuals facing up to 20 years in prison for identifying as LGBTQ+. Passed on Tuesday, the 21st of March 2023, the new legislation adds to the nation’s already anti-LGBTQ+ legislation by adding longer jail times and incriminating LGBTQ+ allies. While homosexuality was already illegal in Uganda, […]
In an audio interview from a busy Edinburgh cafe, The Chosen Haram’s lead artist, Sadiq Ali, tells express about growing up in a traditional Islamic household, hearing his father agree with the death penalty as a punishment for homosexuality, and discovering his love for circus performance. For more information and to book tickets for The […]
Immigration New Zealand have confirmed that the controversial activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, aka Posie Parker, will be allowed into Aoteroa after reviewing the potential risk to public order or public interest. UK-based Posie Parker, is scheduled to hold and address rallies in both Auckland and Wellington this weekend, despite having had her visa waiver application reviewed […]
Immigration New Zealand have confirmed they intend to review the eligibility of Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull aka Posie Parker – a controversial anti-transgender activist, to enter Aotearoa. The UK-based anti-trans activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull aka Posie Parker, is planning to hold rallies at various venues across NZ, including Albert Park in Auckland and Civic Square in Wellington this […]
LGBTQ+ Rights activists in the Serbian-run region of Bosnia were assaulted hours after police banned an LGBTQ+ event due to security concerns. The attack on the activists took place following a meeting at the offices of the Bosnian branch of the global anti-corruption group Transparency International in Banja Luka, where the group met to organise […]
On Monday 30 January, Campbell Johnstone, who played for our national rugby team in 2005, became the first ever All Black to publicly come out as gay, making headlines around the world. A week later he caught up with Oliver Hall to discuss the impact of his announcement and where rugby goes from here. What’s […]