Category: News
After a four-year hiatus, the Mumbai Pride March made its much-awaited return to the city on February 3rd. The event saw participants marching through Gamdevi in South Mumbai, rallying for the recognition and advancement of queer rights in India. The parade, as reported by Free Press Journal, anticipated the attendance of about 1,000 individuals. This […]
Recent reports out of Estonia have surfaced, marking the first public enforcement of Russia’s Supreme Court decision that categorises LGBTQ+ activism as extremist, resulting in penalties against individuals for displaying rainbow symbols. This legal action aligns with Russia’s ongoing efforts to suppress LGBTQ+ expressions, underlining the government’s commitment to promoting “traditional family values” during President […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube and Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville have unveiled a new bill aiming to ban transgender women from participating in any sports team recognised by the US Olympic Committee, potentially impacting amateur competitions as well. Titled the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, the legislation is reportedly in response to […]
A recent study by the LGBTQ+ employment platform myGwork has brought to light a significant trend among the younger generation entering the workforce: a third of students and graduates now identify under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. This demographic shift underscores the increasing diversity in sexual orientations and gender identities among Gen Z, poised to reshape workplace […]
The Movement Advancement Project (MAP), an independent think tank in the United States, has unveiled a comprehensive, interactive map detailing the level of safety and legal protections available to LGBTQ+ individuals nationwide. This innovative tool evaluates states based on various legal and policy criteria critical to the LGBTQ+ community, including relationship recognition, nondiscrimination protections, healthcare […]
Chloe Swarbrick, the openly bisexual Auckland Central MP, is the front-runner to become the Green Party’s new co-leader. Craig Young examines what the youngest co-leader of the Greens could mean for the party’s success. At the last general election, the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand became the third largest party in New Zealand politics. […]
Drag Race Down Under begins filming in Auckland this month, but with US book tour dates booked, will RuPaul make it to NZ? YOUR EX has the answer, plus all the Season 4 gossip and rumours! Exclusive sources tell YOUR EX that Australian contestants on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will fly […]
Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick has officially entered the race for the party’s co-leadership following the announcement of James Shaw stepping down from the role. Swarbrick, known for her proactive stance in New Zealand politics, declared her candidacy from Parliament, emphasising her commitment to leading the Green Party towards significant growth with the ultimate goal […]