Category: News

Oct 30
Paws For Pride! Pride Unleashed Returns This November To Support Rainbow Kiwis

Calling all fabulous fur babies and their humans! 🐾🏳️‍🌈 Burnett Foundation Aotearoa is bringing Pride Unleashed back this November, inviting Kiwis to get moving, have fun and raise $150,000 for vital rainbow community support services. It’s time to dust off those walking shoes, grab the lead and get ready to strut your stuff for a […]

Oct 30
Republicans Spend $183 Million On Anti-Trans Ads As US Voters Focus On Cost Of Living

Republicans have poured an estimated US$183 million into television advertisements targeting transgender issues ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, despite polling showing that most voters are far more concerned about the economy and rising living costs. With Americans heading to the polls on 3 November, transgender rights have become a prominent theme in Republican […]

Oct 29
Two Arrested After Transgender Woman Zoya Killed In Pakistan

A transgender woman who spent years supporting Pakistan’s rainbow community has died following an alleged violent attack, just weeks after reportedly seeking police protection from harassment and death threats. Police in Bahawalnagar, Pakistan, have arrested two men following the death of transgender community advocate Zoya Malik, who was allegedly attacked by four people on 23 […]

Oct 28
Pentagon’s Trans Military Ban Faces Pushback From Navy And Marine Boards

US Navy And Marine Boards Recommend Keeping Trans Troops Despite Pentagon Policy Military review boards in the United States Navy and Marine Corps are recommending that transgender service members remain in uniform, despite a Trump administration policy designed to remove them. In a surprising development for transgender rights in the US military, nine of 12 […]

Oct 28
Two Women Could Make Botswana Africa’s Second Marriage-Equality Country

A five-judge panel of Botswana’s High Court has heard a landmark challenge from two women seeking legal recognition of their relationship through civil marriage — a case that could make Botswana only the second African country with marriage equality. A landmark fight over same-sex marriage has reached Botswana’s High Court, with Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo […]

Oct 28
What Lula’s Re-Election Means For LGBTQ+ Brazilians

Brazil’s electoral court has formally declared Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing an historic fourth term as challenger FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro refuses to concede defeat. Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva has won re-election, defeating conservative challenger FlĂĄvio Bolsonaro by more than 4.4 million votes in Sunday’s presidential […]

Oct 26
West Hollywood Gay Dad Who Punched ‘MAGA Influencer’ Won’t Face Criminal Charges

A West Hollywood gay father who punched a conservative streamer during a viral confrontation involving his husband and infant son will not face criminal prosecution after completing a pre-filing diversion agreement. A viral confrontation that began with a gay couple being questioned about their right to raise a child has ended without criminal charges being […]

Oct 23
Last Chance: Viva La Diva 2.0 Brings Bottomless Drinks, Food And Dancing To Auckland Tonight

Tāmaki Makaurau, consider your Friday night sorted. Viva La Diva 2.0 takes over M Social Auckland tonight with food, bottomless selected drinks, live entertainment and plenty of waterfront party energy. Labour Weekend is almost here, and if you’re looking for an excuse to gather the group and start early, Viva La Diva 2.0 is calling. […]