Category: News

Sep 27
From Wall Street to Politics: Stefanos Kasselakis’ Bid to Become Greece’s First Openly LGBTQ+ Prime Minister

Stefanos Kasselakis, a Greek-American entrepreneur and former Goldman Sachs trader, has taken the reins of Syriza, Greece’s opposition left-wing party, with aspirations to become Greece’s pioneering LGBTQ+ prime minister. The 35-year-old, who previously held an executive position in the shipping industry, was an unexpected choice for the party leadership. Just last month, Kasselakis threw his […]

Sep 26
Poland’s Opposition Leader Pledges Support to LGBTQ+ Rights

Civic Platform (PO) leader Donald Tusk, has revealed two legislative plans to support the LGBTQ+ community in Poland. Speaking In the northwest town of Pia, Tusk made the announcement in response to a high school senior question highlighting the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community under the current administration. The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) […]

Sep 26
UK Government Reportedly Abandons Plan to Ban Conversion Therapy

The UK government has been met with widespread condemnation following reports that they plan to abandon the previously proposed ban on conversion therapy. Initially promised by former Prime Minister Theresa May five years ago, the commitment appears to be waning, with critics claiming a lack of effectiveness of similar bans in other nations. It is […]

Sep 24
Leading A Wave Of Change In The Pacific

In April, the Cook Islands finally decriminalised homosexual acts after a long battle between conservative MPs and advocates. YOUR ex speaks to Valery Wichman and Dean Tangata, the two trans women at the forefront of the victorious battle. Te Tiare Association (TTA) president Valery Wichman is a barrister and solicitor working for the Cook Islands […]

Sep 20
Protesters And Police Clash Following Posie Parker Tomato Juice Thrower’s Court Appearance

Protesters have clashed with police in central Auckland’s Saint Patrick’s Square following the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn, the individual charged with splashing tomato juice on British anti-trans activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, popularly known as Posie Parker. The tomato juice incident, which occurred during a speaking event on March 25, led Parker to cancel the event […]

Sep 20
NBL Responds As Perth Wildcats’ Star Faces Backlash Following Anti-LGBTQ+ Comment

The NBL, Australia’s premier basketball league, has emphasised the importance of “respect at all times” following derogatory comments from a seasoned player targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Perth Wildcats’ star Corey Webster, reacted to a tweet featuring the Progress Pride flag with the words “mental illness.” The 34-year-old athlete, renowned for winning three NBL championships with […]

Sep 20
Canadian Streets Set for Dueling Protests Following A Standoff Over LGBTQ+ School Programs

Protests and counter-protests regarding the LGBTQ+ community’s rights and representation in education are being planned across Canada this Wednesday, with tensions rising from a group named “1MillionMarch4Children” that aims to challenge the inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity programs in British Columbia’s public schools. 1MillionMarch4Children who oppose what they label as “gender ideology in […]

Sep 18
Posie Parker Supporter’s Protest: Pick Your Battles

Posie Parker is no-longer returning to NZ but some of her supporters still plan to protest at the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn, Michael Stevens asks when is a protest worth it, and when does it just throw petrol on a fire? That’s a question that activists sometimes have to consider. And it’s worth considering […]