Category: News
Trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz has secured their sixth consecutive national title in the 1500m, continuing a remarkable streak at the USA Track and Field National Championships on 2 August. This victory marks their third outdoor title in the event and a moment of celebration for the athlete, who first came out as trans and […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been accused of using “childish name-calling” and deliberate misgendering in its legal response to a challenge against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military service. On Friday, 1 August, the DOJ filed its opposition to Talbott v. United States, a lawsuit brought by GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) […]
A new study has found that more than half of people in China support LGBTQ+ rights, revealing a significant disconnect between public attitudes and the nation’s restrictive laws. According to research published by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, 53 per cent of Chinese respondents believe LGBTQ+ individuals should be accepted in […]
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has been questioned by police after defying Hungary’s controversial Pride ban, marching alongside tens of thousands at what became the country’s largest-ever LGBTQ+ demonstration. On 1 August, Karácsony appeared at Hungary’s National Bureau of Investigation, where he was questioned over allegations that he helped organise a Pride event, in breach of […]
A newly released map has ranked Texas and Tennessee as the least safe US states for LGBTQ+ people, highlighting a worrying trend of increasing hostility in the Midwest and South. Published on 31 July, the map is part of the Equaldex Equality Index, a community-driven tool that ranks each US state based on its legal […]
In 2005, Auckland’s queer nightlife was in constant flux—new bars opened with a bang, only to disappear within a year or two. That was until Wayne Clark launched Family Bar on Karangahape Road. With its bold, industrial-inspired vibe and inclusive ethos, Family didn’t just survive—it thrived. Now celebrating 20 vibrant years, Family stands as Aotearoa’s […]
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has placed full blame for ongoing issues in the aviation sector — including staffing shortages and outdated infrastructure — on his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, despite clear evidence that Buttigieg sought funding to address these problems while in office. Appearing on Fox Business, Duffy was asked directly by host Stuart […]
A self-declared “whites-only” community that reportedly bars entry to Black, Jewish and LGBTQ+ people has been established in Arkansas, USA, drawing widespread condemnation and raising serious legal and ethical concerns. Founded in 2023, the group — called Return To The Land (RTTL) — describes itself as a “private membership association (PMA) for individuals and families […]