Category: News
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed the Secretary of the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a decision that could signal broader changes to other military ships named after prominent American civil rights figures, according to sources familiar with internal discussions. The vessel, launched in 2021 and named after gay rights pioneer and […]
We meet The Tīwhas – Aotearoa’s trailblazing takatāpui drag collective – set to return to Palmy Drag Fest with a high-energy blend of kapa haka, comedy, and live music. When the stage lights go up at Palmerston North’s iconic Regent on Broadway this October, the energy will be electric – because The Tīwhas are back. […]
US broadcaster PBS has come under fire from Republican lawmakers after Sesame Street celebrated Pride Month with an inclusive message, prompting accusations of “grooming” children from conservative politicians. To mark the beginning of Pride Month, Sesame Street‘s official social media account shared an image showing characters with multi-coloured arms – red, orange, yellow, green, blue […]
The Trump administration has abruptly ended funding for a major HIV vaccine research initiative, a decision that scientists warn could set global progress against the virus back by ten years. On Friday, 30 May, researchers at Duke University and the Scripps Research Institute—the two leading teams behind the US$258 million Centre for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development […]
The National Park Service (NPS) has reversed a decision to close off Dupont Circle Park in Washington, D.C., during the final weekend of WorldPride 2025, after intense backlash from LGBTQ+ community members and advocates. Originally, the NPS announced that Dupont Circle Park would be closed from Thursday, 5 June to Monday, 9 June, citing public […]
The Texas legislature has approved a controversial bill that bans K–12 school clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity, sparking intense debate over the rights and safety of LGBTQIA+ students. Senate Bill 12, authored by Republican Senator Brandon Creighton, received final approval over the weekend following the adoption of a conference committee report by […]
A new study by dating app Hinge reveals that Gen Z is significantly more open-minded about their sexuality compared to millennials, reflecting broader shifts in how younger generations approach dating and identity. The 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E Report (Data, Advice, Trends and Expertise) focused on people aged 18 to 26 (Gen Z), and found they were […]
International pop star Shakira will no longer perform at the WorldPride Welcome Ceremony in Washington, D.C., after logistical challenges disrupted efforts to transport her stage setup from Boston. Officials from Nationals Park and WorldPride confirmed the cancellation, stating that unexpected complications prevented the tour’s production equipment from being delivered and installed in time for the […]