Category: News

Aug 21
Caitlyn Jenner Could be Facing Manslaughter Charges Next Week

Caitlyn Jenner could be charged with vehicular manslaughter as early as next week in connection to a February crash in Malibu, California that killed a woman. The lead detective on the case told KABC that they plan to turn the results of the investigation over to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office next week, and […]

Aug 20
Auckland Pride Seeks New Parade Director as Richard Taki Declines to Return For a Third Stint

Pride has today confirmed that Richard Taki will not return to direct 2016’s pride parade. Mr Taki who directed 2014 and 2015’s parade won’t be returning for a third stint as parade director Auckland Pride has confirmed. Auckland Pride has put out a release asking for expressions of interest to fill the now vacant position. […]

Aug 20
Watch: The Inspiring Story of Magic Stormers – Uganda’s Transgender Basketball Team

Meet Uganda’s GLBT inclusive basketball team. Vice Sports traveled to Kampala, Uganda to profile the team taking a stand for GLBT equality, the video chronicles the stories of those who play in the team and the persecution they have faced both on and off the court. Despite the threats of violence however, the Magic Stormers are […]

Aug 20
Trans Personality Mary Haddock Staniland to Feature on New Zealand Version of ‘Real Housewives’

Transgender personality Mary Haddock-Staniland is set to feature on ZM’s ‘Ladies of New Zealand’ – a local version of the popular international ‘Real Housewives’ television series. Mary will star alongside three other ladies in the week long reality series.  “I think people will be surprised at how normal my life is,” says Mary. “I enjoy […]

Aug 19
Auckland OutGames WILL Proceed

It has been confirmed the 2016 Asia Pacific Outgames will proceed. Speaking to express, Craig Watson has confirmed that the 2016 Asia Pacific Outgames will go ahead in Auckland next February. The confirmation comes after the GLISA Asia Pacific – the games governing body, met on the 18th of August to decide the future of […]

Aug 19
President Obama Appoints First Ever Transgender White House Staff Member

US President Barack Obama has made GLBT history yet again. US President Barack Obama has appointed the first transgender official to serve in the White House. Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, previously a policy adviser at the National Center for Transgender Equality, will be the outreach and recruitment director for the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. In […]

Aug 19
Elton John Blasts “Boorishly Bigoted” Italian Mayor Over GLBT Book Ban

British pop star Elton John has lashed out at the Mayor of Venice,Luigi Brugnaro for banning 49 GLBT themed children’s books from the city’s schools. Elton John slammed the mayor via a post on Instagram, featuring the cover image of Todd Parr’s “The Family Book,” which teaches children that there are many different kinds of families. […]

Aug 18
Tony Abbott’s Lesbian Sister Speaks Out on Marriage Equality

Tony Abbott’s sister, Christine Foster has spoken out against her brother’s decision to deny same sex couples the right to wed. Christine Forster, an elected Liberal party Councilor for the City of Sydney  and vocal advocate for marriage reform told CNN it had been an “extremely emotional” week following her brother’s refusal to allow its […]