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A 25-year-old Mississippi man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the killing of a local university student and drag performer. Jimmy “Jay” Lee, who was 20 at the time, disappeared from Oxford, Mississippi, in July 2022. Two weeks later, police arrested Sheldon […]
Tennessee Republican gubernatorial hopeful Monty Fritts has drawn widespread condemnation after openly calling for the state to execute the parents and guardians of transgender and non-binary children. The 62-year-old made the remarks during a recent appearance on a Christian Nationalist podcast, with a clip shared on Thursday (29 January) by anti-fascist watchdog group Right-Wing Watch […]
In a concerning start to 2026, US lawmakers have already introduced more than 360 anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country, sparking renewed fears for the rights and safety of queer and trans Americans. According to an ongoing tracker managed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 366 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been tabled in 36 […]
From Baby Bear to Proud Otter: Matt McVeigh’s Journey to the Mr Bear NZ Stage After a decade in Aotearoa, UK-born Matt McVeigh is ready to take the stage for Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 — and he’s doing it with a cheeky grin. “I moved to New Zealand 10 years ago, and somewhere along […]
Amid ongoing discussions around the governance of the Sydney Mardi Gras Board, one thing remains crystal clear: 2026’s Festival has more trans led events than ever before This year, the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival turns up the volume with Hot Trans Mardi Gras – a fiery, unapologetic and joy-filled program that places trans and […]
A new report has raised concerns about long waiting times, uneven access, and systemic barriers facing transgender people seeking healthcare in regional Aotearoa New Zealand. The Regional Transgender Healthcare Report 2025, released by advocacy organisation Gender Minorities Aotearoa, is based on a national survey of 100 transgender people and parents of transgender young people conducted […]
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has moved to formally censure two board directors following alleged governance breaches—sparking backlash after one of the censure motions repeatedly misgendered a transgender board member. The controversy comes amid ongoing community concern over the organisation’s decision to ignore several member-passed motions related to trans rights and corporate influence, raising […]
The Trump administration continues its relentless push to dismantle federal LGBTQ+ protections, and Darin Smith appears to be the latest figure advancing that agenda. Despite never having tried a case, Smith is on track to become the next U.S. Attorney for Wyoming — a position the Department of Justice describes as the state’s “principal litigator.” […]