Category: News

Apr 24
Meta Under Fire After AI Recommends ‘Conversion Therapy’

LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD has criticised Meta’s latest artificial intelligence tool for recommending so-called “conversion therapy,” a discredited and harmful practice condemned by global health organisations. According to a report shared with Axios, GLAAD stated that since the April 5 launch of Meta’s updated large language model, Llama 4, the AI has surfaced references to […]

Apr 23
UK PM Backs Supreme Court Ruling That Defines Women by Biological Sex

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signalled his support for the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which clarifies that under the 2010 Equality Act, the term “woman” refers specifically to biological women. The ruling has significant implications for the rights of transgender people and how public bodies interpret single-sex spaces. Asked by BBC News whether […]

Apr 23
Trump Administration Plans to Defund LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line, Sparking Widespread Concern

A leaked draft budget has revealed that the Trump administration intends to cut federal funding for mental health support programs tailored to LGBTQ+ youth, including a complete withdrawal of funding for the LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services offered through the 988 Crisis & Support Lifeline from October. First reported by The Washington Post, Initial media coverage primarily […]

Apr 22
NZ First Introduces Bill to Legally Define ‘Woman’ and ‘Man’ by Biological Sex

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that would legally define “woman” and “man” according to biological sex, sparking renewed debate over gender definitions in legislation. The proposed Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill seeks to amend the Legislation Act 2019, defining a woman as “an adult human biological female” and a […]

Apr 22
“It Breaks My Heart”: Drag Race Runner-Up Jewels Takes Social Media Break Amid Drag Race Finale Fan Backlash

Drag Race season 17 runner-up Jewels Sparkles has announced a break from social media following the intense fan discourse surrounding the show’s grand finale, which ended with Onya Nurve crowned as America’s Next Drag Superstar. The 23-year-old Latina queen from Tampa, Florida, made it to the final two after an electric performance of her original […]

Apr 22
“Bigger Than Football” Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij Sends Powerful Message with Trans Rights Tribute

Manchester City footballer Kerstin Casparij made a bold and emotional gesture in support of the transgender community, dedicating her goal to trans rights by kissing a wristband in the colours of the trans flag during a recent match. The moment occurred on Sunday, 20 April, during Manchester City’s clash with Everton. Casparij, 24, scored her […]

Apr 22
Judge Blocks Trump Passport Ban in Landmark Trans Rights Case

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick has issued a partial preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of a Trump-era executive order that blocks transgender people from updating the gender markers on their passports. The ruling applies to six out of seven transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit led by […]

Apr 22
What Will LGBTQ+ Inclusion Look Like After Pope Francis?

With the announcement of Pope Francis’ death, many are reflecting on his legacy, especially his unprecedented engagement with LGBTQ+ Catholics. In a historic shift, Francis’ 12-year leadership of the Roman Catholic Church has seen a marked departure from the often harsh rhetoric of past papacies. His now-famous remark, “Who am I to judge?”—spoken in response […]