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The Trump administration has formally confirmed plans to eliminate federal funding for a “life-saving” prevention service dedicated to LGBTQ+ young people, sparking outrage among advocates and mental health experts. The proposed cut, first leaked in April, has now been publicly confirmed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget proposal for Fiscal […]
California has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice after the Trump administration ordered state schools to bar transgender girls from competing in female sports. Attorney General Rob Bonta launched the legal action following a letter from Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, which demanded California’s public schools and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) […]
A large-scale lobby by trans people and their allies will take place in Westminster on 25 June, in direct response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) proposed revisions to its Code of Practice on single-sex spaces. The action, organised by the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance as part of its Unite for Trans Rights campaign, […]
Pink Pony Opens Above G.A.Y Auckland, Bringing a Bold New Beat to Karangahape Road. Auckland’s queer venue G.A.Y just got a fabulous new upgrade. On Friday 6 June, the club unveiled its glittering expansion—Pink Pony, a vibrant new ground-floor bar that’s adding even more sparkle to Karangahape Road’s iconic nightlife scene. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? […]
Auckland’s iconic queer club G.A.Y just got even more fabulous. On Friday 6 June, the venue officially unveiled its highly anticipated expansion—Pink Pony, a dazzling new ground-floor bar that elevates Karangahape Road’s nightlife. Located directly above the beloved G.A.Y Auckland’s basement club, Pink Pony brings a fresh, energetic vibe to the city’s queer partygoers. The […]
Republican senator Ted Cruz is facing fierce backlash after pushing to rebrand June, traditionally recognised as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in USA, as “Pro-Life Month”. Cruz introduced a resolution on Tuesday (3 June) to the U.S. Senate proposing the new designation. The move, critics say, is a blatant attempt to overshadow Pride Month, which commemorates the […]
Karine Jean-Pierre, the history-making former White House press secretary, has officially departed from the Democratic Party, marking a significant personal and political shift. Jean-Pierre, 50, who was the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, changed her political affiliation to “independent” in January, shortly after resigning from her post […]
A leading human rights group has warned that Donald Trump’s latest travel ban could inflict disproportionate harm on LGBTQ+ individuals and other vulnerable groups from affected nations. In a surprise move early on Thursday (5 May), the 78-year-old US president signed a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. The nations […]