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Kent County Council, led by the Reform UK party, has announced the removal of all books featuring transgender themes from the children’s sections of its libraries—a move that has sparked significant backlash and concern. The council’s leader, Linden Kemkaran, revealed the decision via X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, 2 July. “Another victory for #commonsenseinKent,” she […]
Melbourne’s iconic gay bar and hotel, The Laird, was subjected to a disturbing act of homophobic vandalism over the weekend, with hateful graffiti appearing on and around the building early Sunday morning. Neighbours alerted staff to slurs, including the word “FAG” spray-painted on the venue’s doors, and an image of outlaw Ned Kelly with the […]
A conservative group opposed to diversity initiatives has launched a legal battle against the University of Michigan and its student-run Michigan Law Review, claiming that straight white cisgender men are being unfairly discriminated against. Faculty, Alumni, & Students Opposed to Racial Preferences (FASORP), a non-profit group advocating for “meritocracy in academia”, filed the lawsuit in […]
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has declared that the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the UK was a “mistake”, stating he did not support the move at the time. Speaking during a phone-in segment on LBC with presenter Nick Ferrari, the Clacton MP reiterated his opposition to the legislation passed in 2013, which led to […]
Jennifer Shields reflects on the significance of Queer History Month and the enduring presence of LGBTQ+ communities across time. Happy Queer History Month, Aotearoa – Pūmahara Ia Te Wā! This July marks the second celebration of Queer History Month across the motu, thanks to the efforts of Kawe Mahara Queer Archives Aotearoa, who’ve compiled a […]
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear two high-profile cases involving state-level bans on transgender women participating in women’s sports—an issue at the centre of ongoing political, legal, and cultural debates in the country. The upcoming rulings could become pivotal for the future of transgender rights nationwide. This follows President Donald Trump’s post-election […]
Openly gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2028 US presidential race, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling. Buttigieg, the former US Secretary of Transportation under the Biden administration, topped a list of high-profile potential nominees. Participants in the survey were asked who […]
Craig Young reflects on the UK’s contradictory reforms—advancing abortion and euthanasia rights while backsliding on trans issues, and warns NZ not to follow suit. The United Kingdom has always struck me as a country of contradictions—but perhaps that’s just part of its evolving character. Lately, I’ve been observing a curious blend of progressive reform and […]