Category: News
A video posted by pop Melbourne gay bar, The Laird, is causing online debate and threats of calling the ‘health department’. Australia’s longest-running gay-owned and operated bar and accommodation, The Laird Melbourne, is at the centre of a controversial debate online after posting a video on Instagram of a kink area some are calling ‘the […]
WorldPride DC 2025 has officially announced that Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will headline the highly anticipated Saturday Night Street Festival and Concert on June 7, 2025. The free, two-day event, set to take place on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the […]
President Donald Trump doubled down on his anti-LGBTQ+ stance during his presidential address to Congress on Tuesday (4 March), defending a series of anti-trans executive orders and making an unusual claim about “transgender mice.” While discussing what he called “wasteful government spending,” Trump alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered “$8 million for […]
Looking for an unforgettable date night that blends romance, sophistication, and sheer fabulousness? Treat your significant other—or your best Judy—to a night of classical brilliance with the Auckland Philharmonia’s Classic Series concert: Romantic Brahms on Thursday, 10 April, at Auckland Town Hall. If you’ve yet to experience an Auckland Philharmonia concert, darling, it’s time to […]
The United States has officially withdrawn from the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a coalition of countries dedicated to advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ and intersex individuals worldwide. According to The Washington Blade, the withdrawal occurred on February 14, though no public announcement was made at the time. A State Department spokesperson later confirmed the […]
Lawmakers in Ghana have once again put forward a highly controversial bill that, if enacted, would rank among the most severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa. The proposed Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill outlines stringent penalties, including a three-year prison sentence for individuals who simply identify as LGBTQ+, up to five years for […]
The 2025 Christchurch Pride Festival kicked off with a vibrant and defiant display of solidarity and celebration during the Walk of Support on Saturday. Despite the presence of protests from Destiny Church, the event shone brightly, epitomising the strength and diversity of our communities. In a striking twist, several Christian groups joined the day, not […]
Turkey’s latest judicial reform package is set to introduce a new criminal offense targeting the “promotion or encouragement of homosexuality,” alongside stricter regulations on gender transition procedures. The proposed changes mark the country’s first explicit legislative move against what officials describe as “homogenisation and degenderisation trends” in society. LGBTQ+ ‘Promotion’ to Be Criminalised The draft […]