A new U.S. State Department report on global human rights will no longer include sections covering LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, disability rights, discrimination against Indigenous communities, or government corruption, Politico reports. The omissions appear to align with the administration’s recent executive orders eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from federal government policies. The annual […]
Tomorrow night, URGE Events is set to take over the iconic Wunderbar in Lyttelton for a night of sultry beats, electric energy, and unfiltered self-expression. With DJ D Latino, DJ Gregor, and URGE co-owner Everett Wayne behind the decks, this atmospheric party promises to be a highlight of Christchurch Pride. YOUR EX caught up with […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will phase out treatment for gender dysphoria, citing Donald Trump’s “Defending Women” executive order. This means that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender veterans who are not already receiving treatment will be discontinued. The decision follows a March 14 memo from the Veterans Health Administration, which […]
Protests erupted in Budapest after Hungary’s Parliament passed a law banning Pride events and permitting facial recognition technology to track attendees. The controversial law, backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party, sparked immediate backlash, with opposition lawmakers releasing rainbow-coloured smoke bombs inside Parliament and thousands of protesters gathering outside. A Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights […]
Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein has alleged that he has been banned from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, following Donald Trump’s takeover of the institution. Fierstein, best known for his work on Kinky Boots, Funny Girl, and La Cage Aux Folles, as well as acting roles in […]
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz Party, led by anti-LGBTQ+ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has introduced a bill aiming to ban Budapest Pride—just months before the event’s 30th anniversary. The proposed legislation, submitted to parliament on 17 March, would: 📌 Fine Pride organisers and attendees up to 200,000 forints (NZD $900) 📌 Classify the event as harmful to […]
With their Two Fat ‘Fine podcast, Alex and MahMah present bold body positivity, staunch self-love, and Pasifika pride. They talk to Oliver Hall about leaving the safety of the studio and stepping up on stage at The Court’s Rainbow Theatre Weekend. For Alex and MahMah, the vibrant hosts of Two Fat ‘Fine, the journey from […]
A gay bar in Indianapolis became the centre of a heated confrontation on Friday night when staff ejected a group of Donald Trump supporters wearing MAGA hats. Bar employees claim the group harassed and misgendered a staff member, leading to their removal. Chatterbox, a well-known jazz bar, addressed the incident in an Instagram post over […]