Category: News

Mar 13
Grammy-Winner Doechii to Take the Stage at WorldPride DC’s Final Event

Grammy-winning rapper and singer Doechii has been announced as the headliner for the WorldPride DC 2025 Street Festival & Closing Concert on Sunday, June 8. The free event will mark the grand finale of the global LGBTQ+ celebration. “The Sunday Closing Ceremony and Concert is a moment of reflection, unity, and celebration as we acknowledge […]

Mar 13
UK: Police Officer Dismissed Over Transphobic, Homophobic, Racist, and Sexist Messages

A police officer has admitted to sending offensive messages containing homophobic, racist, sexist, and transphobic content, claiming he did so to “fit in” with colleagues. A misconduct hearing revealed that PC Gareth Horton exchanged messages with another officer while serving in Merseyside Police between March and July 2023. These messages contained “homophobic and violent overtones,” […]

Mar 12
From Drag to Drama: Unpacking The Court Theatre’s Rainbow Theatre Weekend Lineup

With four days of queer stage shows, big international names, local heroes, and tickets from just $5 – The Court Theatre’s Rainbow Theatre Weekend is giving drama, mama! Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to come alive with colour and celebration as The Court Theatre proudly presents its second annual Rainbow Theatre Weekend. Running from Thursday 20 […]

Mar 12
Donald Trump Shares Anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Pink Triangle’ Symbol with Nazi-Era Roots

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after resharing an article on his social media platform, Truth Social, featuring an image of the ‘Pink Triangle’—a symbol historically used by the Nazis to identify and persecute queer men. Trump’s second term has been marked by a series of anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders, including the reinstatement of a […]

Mar 12
Four Arrested Over Destiny Church-Linked Pride Protest

Four individuals have been arrested and charged with assault-related offences following an investigation into a protest linked to Destiny Church. The arrests stem from an incident on 15 February at the Te Atatū Community Centre, where complaints were made about the behaviour of protesters. Superintendent Naila Hassan confirmed that police carried out operations in South […]

Mar 12
Indonesian Court Sentences Trans Influencer to Nearly 3 Years for ‘Blasphemy’

A transgender TikTok influencer, Ratu Thalisa, has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison in Indonesia for allegedly making blasphemous remarks about Jesus Christ during a livestream. The social media personality, who has over 440,000 followers under the handle @ratuentokglowskincare, was also fined 100 million rupiah ($10,000 NZD) after being found guilty of […]

Mar 12
“Do More” – LGBTQ+ Advocates Demand Democrats Step Up To Fight Hate In United States

A coalition of major LGBTQ+ rights organisations, including the Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, and PFLAG, has issued a strong call to action to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), urging the party to step up its fight against the surge of anti-LGBTQ+ policies under Donald Trump’s administration and the broader Republican Party. “The Party’s Leaders Must […]

Mar 11
Pics | More of our Cutest Photos from Woof!

On Sunday, 9 March, Western Park in Ponsonby was brimming with energy as dog lovers and the LGBTQ+ community came together for Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show. This vibrant event, celebrating inclusivity and four-legged flair, featured a range of fun competitions, from Best Dressed and Dog & Owner Lookalike to the flamboyant Most […]