Category: News
US Supreme Court Limits States’ Power to Ban Conversion Therapy Through Speech Restrictions The US Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot ban conversion therapy for minors by restricting what therapists and licensed professionals are allowed to discuss with clients, in an 8–1 decision handed down on 31 March. The ruling is expected to significantly […]
CHCH Pride closed in dazzling style at the sold-out Love and Light Closing Party, where the dance floor glowed with joy, connection and unapologetic celebration. The night brought together multiple DJs, roving performers and a crowd ready to sparkle. It was one final chance to gather, let go and finish Pride Fest wrapped in love […]
A Russian nightclub owner has been sentenced to four years in prison after authorities accused her of organising what they describe as “extremist activity” linked to LGBTQ+ people. On 23 March, a court in eastern Siberia sentenced 23-year-old entrepreneur Tatiana Zorina to serve time in a penal colony. The ruling was handed down by the […]
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has defended party colleague Malcolm Offord after resurfaced comments about the late George Michael sparked backlash. Offord, who leads Reform UK in Scotland, made the remarks during a speech at a Burns Night event in 2018. Details of the incident only emerged publicly last week after an eyewitness came forward. […]
California Democratic governor Gavin Newsom’s press office has come under fire online after using what critics described as a “homophobic” jab involving LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr against a MAGA influencer. In a post shared on Bluesky on 25 March, Newsom’s press office uploaded a screenshot of a message from right-wing commentator Benny Johnson, host of […]
Donald Trump has made fresh inflammatory remarks during a call-in interview with Fox News, commenting on claims that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is gay. Mojtaba Khamenei was installed as Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed by US and Israeli forces at the […]
The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women and athletes with differences in sex development will be barred from competing in the female category at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Games. The IOC said the change is intended to protect fairness and athlete safety in elite women’s sport. IOC president Kirsty Coventry […]
Hot Pools – After Dark brought the heat to Christchurch Pride Month, with He Puna Taimoana transformed into a steamy, joy-filled celebration of queer community. Set against the ocean in New Brighton, the evening invited guests to soak up the warmth, music and Pride vibes in an atmosphere that felt both energising and intimate. CHCH […]