Petition to Oust Tonga’s Gay Chief Justice Sparks Debate on Homophobia and Discriminatory Laws
A petition calling for the removal of Malcolm Bishop KC, Tonga’s newly appointed Chief Justice, has ignited a fierce debate over the country’s treatment...
New Auckland Pride Group Launch Website
Rainbow Pride Auckland have launched a new website site and say they will reinstate the Pride parade for 2020.
Rainbow Pride Auckland (RPA) say they...
Gay Relationships Illegal in 72 Countries
Article written by Jess Jones. Starobserver.com
Gay relationships are still criminalised in 72 countries around the world, according to a new report.
The countries include 45...
South African Church Agrees to Allow Same-Sex Unions … Again
The Dutch Reformed Church has announced plans to be more inclusive of same-sex unions and apologised for past homophobic discrimination.
The church’s apologie came during...
GLBT Groups Boycott Pride Event in Protest of Iggy Azalea
A number of GLBT groups have announced they will boycott Pittsburgh Pride in protest of Iggly Azalea, who they accuse of making homophobic statements.
According...
Drag Queens Take Centre Stage as Trump Booed at Kennedy Centre
Drag performers received a warm welcome while President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were met with boos at opening night of Les Misérables at...
Posie Parker’s ‘Let Women Speak’ Rally Met by LGBTQ+ Counter-Protest in Scotland
A recent rally in Edinburgh, spearheaded by controversial anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, known as Posie Parker, has been drowned out by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
The...
Update on Coachella’s Owner’s Stance on LGBT+
In a statement from his company to Rolling Stone, Philip Anschutz has said that his company and personal funds are no longer supporting charities and...
