Category: News
Muhsin Hendricks, widely recognised as the world’s first openly gay Muslim imam, was tragically shot and killed in South Africa last Saturday in what is now being described as a targeted assassination by authorities. Hendricks was ambushed in the southern city of Gqeberha by two masked men in a pick-up truck. Security footage shows one […]
Germany’s far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), has made significant electoral gains, becoming the second-largest party in the Bundestag. Led by openly lesbian politician Alice Weidel, so far, the AfD has secured around 20.2% of the vote, marking a significant shift in Germany’s political landscape. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, took the […]
Alice Weidel, the openly lesbian leader of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), presents a complex and often contradictory figure in European politics. As she rises in influence, her personal identity as a lesbian woman raising two children with her Sri Lankan-born filmmaker partner challenges traditional expectations – especially within a party known for […]
Auckland’s Rainbow community is fighting back against Destiny Church, organising a large-scale protest to challenge the group’s continued attacks on LGBTQ+ New Zealanders. The Defying Destiny: Day of Queer Power protest will take place on Sunday, 23 February, at 2pm at the Albert Park Rotunda. The protest follows an escalation of anti-LGBTQ+ actions from Destiny […]
We sat down with Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock to talk about the Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025, which saw its largest turnout since its revival in 2020. Thousands lined Ponsonby Road, dressed in vibrant colours, celebrating love, pride, and inclusion at one of Aotearoa’s most beloved rainbow community events. However, the night was not without […]
A second federal judge has struck down former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning gender-affirming care, ruling that the policy unlawfully denies federal funds to medical institutions providing such care. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Lauren King, appointed by President Joe Biden, issued a temporary injunction against the ban, preventing its enforcement while legal challenges […]
A new report from an independent Russian news outlet suggests that Russia’s government is working on a large-scale electronic database to track LGBTQ+ individuals. According to Latvia-based Meduza, anonymous sources from Russia’s Interior Ministry claim the initiative has been in the works for some time. The system is reportedly designed to register those identified as […]
Big Gay Out 2025 Celebrates Pride, Music, and Community Spirit at Coyle Park Auckland’s iconic Big Gay Out 2025 brought colour, joy, and pride to Coyle Park on Sunday, 16 February 2025. Thousands of LGBTQ+ community members and allies came together for a vibrant day of connection, celebration, and inclusivity. The annual event featured live […]