Category: News

Aug 22
Business Owner Killed Over Display of LGBTQ+ Pride Flag in Southern California

Tragedy has struck the community of Cedar Glen, in southern California, with the owner of the Mag.Pi clothing store being fatally shot following a dispute over an LGBTQ+ Pride flag displayed outside her store. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Friday, with local authorities quickly responding. Upon arrival, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies found […]

Aug 21
James Wallace Stripped of Knighthood

James Hay Wallace has been stripped of his knighthood, with the New Zealand government appealing to King Charles to revoke the honour. This decision comes after Wallace’s conviction for sexually abusing three young men was brought to light in June. The move follows Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ announcement on Monday that Wallace is no longer […]

Aug 21
Drag Queen Erika Rose Sets Sights on Florida’s State Legislature Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Push

Amidst Florida’s burgeoning anti-LGBTQ+ climate, a unique candidate has emerged to voice out against this alarming trend. Michael Travis, better known by his stage name Erika Rose, is determined to challenge the status quo by vying for a seat in the state legislature. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has been a vocal critic of LGBTQ+ […]

Aug 20
Only 2% of New Zealand Marriages in the last decade Are Same-Sex

Around 4,100 same-sex marriages have been registered to couples living in New Zealand since the Marriage Amendment Act came into effect ten years ago. Stats NZ have revealed, Same-sex marriages made up just over 2 percent of all marriages to couples in New Zealand over the last decade. “More female couples tie the knot each […]

Aug 17
National’s Chris Luxon Dismisses NZ First’s Transgender Bathroom Policy saying it’s “On Another Planet”

National Leader, Christopher Luxon, has dismissed New Zealand First’s proposed policy concerning transgender individuals and public facilities, adding that the issue is not a prominent concern for the upcoming election and that the country’s priorities lie elsewhere. Yesterday, Winston Peters, Leader of New Zealand First, unveiled his party’s plan to enact legislation for new public […]

Aug 17
Russian Transgender Blogger Fined For Breaching ‘LGBTQ+ Propaganda’ Law

Transgender blogger, Milana Petrova, has been charged under Russia’s contentious laws that ban the promotion of “LGBTQ propaganda” and the perceived maligning of the Russian military. Petrova, who had been chronicling her journey and experiences as a transgender woman in Russia, had also expressed criticisms of the Russian military on her widely-followed Telegram channel. Reports […]

Aug 16
Guatemalan Presidential Frontrunner Expresses Her Intent To Govern With “The Fear Of God” While Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

Guatemalan presidential contender Sandra Torres voiced her staunch opposition to same-sex marriage, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Speaking at a school in San Juan Sacatepequez, the former first lady took care to clarify that her stance did not equate to homophobia and emphasised her wish for the government to acknowledge life starting at conception and her […]

Aug 16
California School District Faces Backlash for Outing Transgender Students

In a disturbing decision, The Murrieta Valley school board in southwestern California voted to disclose the identities of transgender and gender-non-conforming students to their parents. The proposal was approved on 10 August with a three-to-two vote, even after the district’s attorney warned that the policy might place them in a precarious legal position. The new […]