Category: News
A controversial new report released by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has raised alarm among LGBTQ+ advocates and medical experts, who say it dangerously opens the door to discredited and harmful practices like conversion therapy. The 400-page review, published on 1 May, evaluates healthcare treatments for young people with paediatric gender […]
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has issued a new policy banning trans women from participating in women’s and girls’ cricket at all levels — a move described as “devastating” by trans athletes and advocates. The decision follows a recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act, which concluded that the legal definition […]
Donald Trump used a university commencement speech in Alabama to return to a familiar rally routine — mocking transgender athletes — while revealing that even Melania Trump finds the bit unbecoming. Speaking before a crowd of 3,000 students and families at the University of Alabama’s Coleman Coliseum, Trump was greeted with chants of “USA! USA!” […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second term following a decisive victory for the Labour Party in Australia’s federal election. The result marks a historic turning point, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton losing his Brisbane seat of Dickson to Labor’s Ali France, becoming the first federal opposition leader to lose his seat in […]
Russian security forces stormed a Moscow swingers club in the early hours of Thursday, alleging violations under the country’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda laws. The raid targeted a themed event titled “MILFs of Ancient Greece” held at the club Bizarre. While authorities have not confirmed whether arrests were made, images from the raid circulated widely, showing […]
The Football Association (FA), which governs football in England, has announced that transgender women will no longer be permitted to play in women’s football teams from 1 June 2025. The announcement, made on Thursday, 1 May, follows a recent unanimous ruling by the UK Supreme Court stating that trans women are not legally considered women […]
The Auckland Live Cabaret Festival returns to The Civic from 3–15 June 2025, promising a dazzling fusion of music, drag, theatre, and comedy. With over 100 artists from Aotearoa and beyond, this year’s festival offers a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and queer excellence. Here are our standout shows that are sure to captivate queer […]
As the latest Australian federal election winds down, Craig Young examines the implications for LGBTQIA+ Australians and the broader political dynamics at play. The current government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party (ALP), appears well-placed to secure another term. Historically, relations between Labor and LGBTQIA+ communities have been cool, largely […]