Category: News
For many LGBTQ+ people, it can feel as though acceptance is steadily moving forward. Pride festivals continue to expand, marriage equality has spread to more countries, and younger generations often see sexuality as simply another part of human diversity. Yet a major new international survey suggests the global reality is far more uneven. A recent […]
Thousands of people filled the streets of central Wellington on Saturday as the Wellington Pride Parade returned in a vibrant show of colour, community and visibility. Marchers made their way through the heart of the city from Courtenay Place along Dixon Street, finishing at the famous Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing, with crowds lining the route […]
DJ Everett Wayne tells YOUR EX what to expect from Saturday’s Urge Christchurch party, providing an alternative to “slender gay aesthetics”, and taking every opportunity – carpe diem! Christchurch’s Pride celebrations are about to get a serious injection of energy this weekend as URGE returns to Ōtautahi for a night of music, connection and unapologetic […]
The Idaho House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the US Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 decision legalising same-sex marriage nationwide, though the measure received slightly less support than a similar proposal last year. House Joint Memorial 17 passed on Tuesday with a 44–26 vote, according to the Idaho Statesman. The measure […]
The BBC has confirmed that its trailblazing LGBTQ+ dating series I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl will not return after their upcoming season, citing financial pressures. In a statement first reported by The Sun, the broadcaster said there are “no current plans” for either show to continue beyond the second season of […]
Hundreds of dog lovers and rainbow community members gathered at Western Park in Ponsonby on Sunday, 8 March 2026 for Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show, one of the city’s most colourful events. The annual celebration saw fabulous pups strut their stuff down the runway in categories like Best Dressed, Most Camp and Dog […]
California Governor, and potential Democratic Presidential nominee, Gavin Newsom has defended his long record of supporting transgender rights while also reiterating his belief that trans women competing in women’s sports presents fairness concerns. During an interview with journalist Katie Couric, Newsom was asked how he responds to critics who accuse him of undermining the trans […]
Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has raised a record $440,000 during this year’s festival season, with organisers crediting the milestone to strong community support and renewed confidence in the organisation’s future. Mardi Gras CEO Jesse Matheson described the fundraising success as a sign that the community continues to stand behind the iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration. […]