Category: News

Apr 17
Exclusive: Green MP Ben Doyle Did Not Write ‘Scat’ Articles

A spokesperson from the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa has confirmed that two controversial kink-related articles removed from their website were not penned by the MP. ‘Sh*t Talk: Part 1 – What is scat?’ and ‘Part 2: A deeper dive into scat’ were the subject of online hate aimed at the Foundation after Twitter conspiracy theorists claimed […]

Apr 17
Melbourne MP Targeted by Homophobic Banners Ahead of Election

Victoria Police have removed a series of offensive banners aimed at openly gay Labor MP Julian Hill, which appeared over a major Melbourne highway on Friday morning. The banners, widely condemned as homophobic and hateful, have sparked bipartisan outrage and prompted an ongoing police investigation. One of the banners, displayed within Hill’s electorate of Bruce […]

Apr 17
UK Supreme Court Rules Legal Definition of Woman Is Based on Biological Sex

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of “woman” under the country’s Equality Act 2010 refers specifically to “biological sex.” Despite the clarification, the court maintained that transgender individuals remain protected against discrimination under the same law. Handing down the unanimous decision, Justice Patrick Hodge, speaking for the panel of five […]

Apr 17
Trans Fencer Responds as Opponent Who Refused to Compete Prepares to Testify Before Congress

After her dramatic forfeit at a regional fencing tournament, 31-year-old cisgender athlete Stephanie Turner is set to testify before Congress regarding her decision to refuse to compete against a transgender opponent. The announcement came Tuesday from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who chairs the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE). Greene revealed that both […]

Apr 16
Burnett Foundation Removes ‘Kink’ Article Following Online Hate

A controversial sexual health article published by the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been taken offline after becoming a target of online hate, with the organisation citing concerns for staff and community safety. The two-part article, titled ‘Sh*t Talk: Part 1 – What is scat?’* and ‘Part 2: A deeper […]

Apr 16
Colorado Repeals Same-Sex Marriage Ban as Governor Polis Declares: “Colorado Is for Everyone”

Amid growing concerns over the future of marriage equality in the United States, Colorado has officially repealed its long-defunct ban on same-sex marriage. The repeal, signed into law by openly gay Governor Jared Polis, ensures that marriage equality remains protected in the state, regardless of potential future rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court. Although the […]

Apr 16
USA: Florida City Blocks Pride Event Over Permit Denial and All-Ages Ban Amid Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Pushback

Organisers of the annual Naples Pride celebration in Florida are suing the city’s municipal government after being denied an event permit — a move they argue infringes on their constitutional rights and discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. The city cited increased security costs due to expected anti-transgender protests as the reason for denying the permit […]

Apr 16
U.S. Schools Dismantle Trans Protections Amid Federal Pressure

School districts across the United States are beginning to roll back protections for transgender students as policies gain traction and federal threats to defund schools promoting so-called “woke” ideologies escalate. The shift follows increased pressure from state legislatures and conservative parents’ rights groups, who have been advocating for the dismantling of transgender-inclusive policies in schools. […]