Category: News
Tucked away in the lush heart of Golden Bay, Autumn Farm began the new year by hosting its 31st annual Summer Camp, drawing nearly 100 attendees — mostly gay and bisexual men, but also welcoming queer-friendly folk, naturists, and pansexuals from around the globe. With international guests and students mingling with long-time regulars, it was […]
Over 650 attendees made the journey two and a half hours north of Wellington this summer to take part in the warm, inclusive, and ever-colourful Vinegar Hill gathering — a beloved bohemian camping experience set at Putai Ngahere Domain, Hunterville. The 2025 edition embraced a lively medieval theme, celebrating creativity and connection in classic Vinegar […]
Australia’s Albanese Government has announced it will divide its proposed gun control and hate crime legislation into separate bills after failing to secure support for a combined package, prompting backlash from LGBTQIA+ advocates who say the move is a “missed opportunity” to strengthen protections for vulnerable communities. On Saturday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed the […]
Malaysian authorities have raided and shut down a hotel after receiving complaints that it had described itself as a “gay friendly” establishment on its website. The 37-room hotel, located in the state of Melaka, was raided just before 11 am on 13 January by the state’s Religious Affairs Department, alongside officers from the local municipal […]
Young men born in the 2000s are significantly less supportive of LGBTQ+ rights than their female counterparts and men from previous generations, according to new research from the US-based Pew Research Centre. The 2024 data, included in a December report from the American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM), reveals a growing gender divide when […]
A South Carolina Republican lawmaker who repeatedly accused drag queens and transgender people of endangering children has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for distributing child sex abuse material (CSAM). RJ May, 39, pleaded guilty to five federal counts and was sentenced on Wednesday. During proceedings, Judge Cameron McGowan Currie described the material […]
Performer & choreographer Oli Mathiesen (one of contemporary dance’s hottest young talents) discusses his new work The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave, queer endurance, and the art of exhaustion. By the time The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave reaches its final moments, something in the room has shifted. Sweat slicks the performers’ bodies. […]
The UK Government is signalling a significant shift in its approach to healthcare for transgender and non-binary young people, with a minister suggesting a move away from medical interventions such as puberty blockers. Speaking during a Commons debate on Tuesday, 13 January, Health Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth said the Government supports transitioning away […]