Category: News

Feb 05
Calls Grow for Australia to Follow New Zealand in Lifting ‘Gay Blood Ban’

Following New Zealand’s decision to remove its longstanding restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, Australians are urging for similar changes to be implemented across the ditch. Medsafe, New Zealand’s medicines and medical devices authority, confirmed that new donor assessment criteria would replace the current restrictions, with the final step of the transition […]

Feb 05
New York Attorney General Defies Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reaffirmed that hospitals in the state must continue providing transgender healthcare despite an executive order signed by Donald Trump restricting such care for minors. Shortly after returning to office, Trump signed the Protecting Children From Chemical And Surgical Mutilation order, which limits access to gender-affirming care for individuals […]

Feb 04
Christchurch’s Newest Culinary Hotspots

Ōtautahi is fast becoming New Zealand’s next foodie destination, with a fresh wave of exciting restaurants redefining the city’s dining scene. We checked out three must-visit newcomers that are turning heads with their bold flavours and unique concepts. Kokomo This vibrant spot, housed in a refurbished warehouse, is as breezy as a Pacific holiday. The […]

Feb 03
U.S. Federal Workers Ordered to Remove Pronouns from Email Signatures

Employees across several key U.S. government agencies, including the State Department, Department of Defense, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, have been ordered to remove gender-identifying pronouns from their email signatures. The directive aligns with President Donald Trump’s recently signed executive order, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth.” […]

Feb 03
Legendary Trans Music Producer Boss in Drama Dies at 37

Peppa Oliveira, the iconic Brazilian music producer and DJ known professionally as Boss in Drama, has passed away at the age of 37. Her death was reported on Saturday, 1 February. A pioneer in modern Brazilian pop music, Peppa was widely celebrated for her work, particularly her collaborations with rapper Karol Conká. Over the years, […]

Feb 03
Trump Escalates Anti-Trans Policies with School Funding Threat

President Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aiming to penalise schools that discuss transgender issues in the classroom. On Wednesday (29 January), Trump continued his wave of executive actions, directing acting Education Secretary Denise Carter to draft a plan within 90 days to eliminate what he calls “indoctrination” in schools. The order mandates […]

Feb 03
Trans Helicopter Pilot Jo Ellis Shuts Down False Claims Linking Her to DC Crash

Decorated transgender military pilot Jo Ellis has spoken out against viral misinformation falsely claiming she was responsible for the recent fatal helicopter crash in Washington, DC. The tragic mid-air collision, which occurred on Wednesday, involved an American Airlines plane carrying 64 passengers from Kansas and a Black Hawk military helicopter with three personnel on board. […]

Feb 03
Russia’s Interior Ministry Plans LGBTQ+ Tracking Database

Russia’s Interior Ministry is developing a large-scale electronic database to monitor LGBTQ+ individuals across the country. Citing anonymous sources within the ministry, independent news outlet Meduza revealed that discussions on the registry have been ongoing since last year. The initiative follows Russia’s Supreme Court ruling that declared the so-called “international LGBT movement” an “extremist organisation” […]