Category: News
The U.S. Department of War has issued a stern warning to Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, demanding the organisation comply with President Trump’s executive order to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives or risk losing federal funding. In a statement posted to X on Monday, 2 February, Chief Pentagon […]
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has pledged to ban trans women from being housed in female prisons across Scotland if he becomes First Minister following the next Holyrood election. In a column published by the Daily Record on 2 February, Sarwar promised that a future Labour-led government would “act swiftly” to make all prisons in […]
Twerking, Talent & Togetherness: Chris Rain Brings the Beat to Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 If there’s a dance floor nearby, chances are you’ll find Chris Rain on it — usually twerking, smiling, and dressed to impress. A lover of art, music and movement, Chris is stepping into the Mr Bear New Zealand competition with […]
A 22-year-old man in Moscow has been found guilty of spreading so-called “LGBT propaganda” after sharing a photo of the rock band Queen dressed in drag — an image taken from their iconic I Want To Break Free music video. David Gevondyan, who posted the image to VK.com (Russia’s version of Facebook), was originally charged […]
A federal appeals court in Maryland has upheld a school district’s policy requiring teachers to use gender-affirming names and pronouns for transgender students, ruling that it does not infringe on a Christian teacher’s First Amendment rights. Kimberly Polk, a substitute teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools, challenged the district’s guidelines, claiming they violated her religious […]
The Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the NZAF) has reversed its earlier position and confirmed that politicians will be permitted on the main stage at this year’s Big Gay Out. In a statement shared on Facebook, the organisation acknowledged that the decision may be controversial, but framed the move as part of its broader advocacy mission. […]
In a shock move that has rippled through the LGBTQIA+ community, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has officially announced the cancellation of the 2026 Mardi Gras Party — one of the most iconic events on the global queer calendar. The news was confirmed in an open letter to the community from Mardi Gras […]
The Year of Abundance: Robbie’s Bold Bid for Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 He’s a party-loving Scotsman with a heart of gold, a loud laugh, and a story that roars with pride. Meet Robbie Abundance, a larger-than-life personality and proud contestant in this year’s Mr Bear New Zealand competition — and according to his horoscope, […]