A trans man is calling for urgent changes to bathroom access and safety after he was allegedly subjected to a humiliating and discriminatory experience at a popular Melbourne restaurant. Zee Pepper, a proud Gunai Kurnai man, had been enjoying a night out at Soho restaurant with his mother and stepsister before the trio headed to […]
MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk has been widely mocked online after attempting to attack Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in a bizarre online feud over transgender athletes. The drama began when anti-trans activist Riley Gaines lashed out at a high school softball team that included a transgender player. After the team celebrated its championship win online, Gaines […]
The Trump administration has formally confirmed plans to eliminate federal funding for a “life-saving” prevention service dedicated to LGBTQ+ young people, sparking outrage among advocates and mental health experts. The proposed cut, first leaked in April, has now been publicly confirmed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget proposal for Fiscal […]
California has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice after the Trump administration ordered state schools to bar transgender girls from competing in female sports. Attorney General Rob Bonta launched the legal action following a letter from Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, which demanded California’s public schools and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) […]
A large-scale lobby by trans people and their allies will take place in Westminster on 25 June, in direct response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) proposed revisions to its Code of Practice on single-sex spaces. The action, organised by the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance as part of its Unite for Trans Rights campaign, […]
Pink Pony Opens Above G.A.Y Auckland, Bringing a Bold New Beat to Karangahape Road. Auckland’s queer venue G.A.Y just got a fabulous new upgrade. On Friday 6 June, the club unveiled its glittering expansion—Pink Pony, a vibrant new ground-floor bar that’s adding even more sparkle to Karangahape Road’s iconic nightlife scene. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? […]
Auckland’s iconic queer club G.A.Y just got even more fabulous. On Friday 6 June, the venue officially unveiled its highly anticipated expansion—Pink Pony, a dazzling new ground-floor bar that elevates Karangahape Road’s nightlife. Located directly above the beloved G.A.Y Auckland’s basement club, Pink Pony brings a fresh, energetic vibe to the city’s queer partygoers. The […]
Republican senator Ted Cruz is facing fierce backlash after pushing to rebrand June, traditionally recognised as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in USA, as “Pro-Life Month”. Cruz introduced a resolution on Tuesday (3 June) to the U.S. Senate proposing the new designation. The move, critics say, is a blatant attempt to overshadow Pride Month, which commemorates the […]