Category: News
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has responded to pushback over comments he made last month on transgender participation in sports, stating that the debate is “especially hurtful for trans people” and often used to divide the public. Speaking with NPR in July, Buttigieg said the issue should be approached with both “compassion for transgender […]
A new report from the FBI shows that while violent crime across the United States declined in 2024, hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ communities remain alarmingly high — with advocates warning that queer Americans are still under threat. The FBI’s annual crime statistics, released Tuesday (5 August), indicate a 4.5% decrease in overall violent crime from […]
Trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz has secured their sixth consecutive national title in the 1500m, continuing a remarkable streak at the USA Track and Field National Championships on 2 August. This victory marks their third outdoor title in the event and a moment of celebration for the athlete, who first came out as trans and […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been accused of using “childish name-calling” and deliberate misgendering in its legal response to a challenge against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military service. On Friday, 1 August, the DOJ filed its opposition to Talbott v. United States, a lawsuit brought by GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) […]
A new study has found that more than half of people in China support LGBTQ+ rights, revealing a significant disconnect between public attitudes and the nation’s restrictive laws. According to research published by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, 53 per cent of Chinese respondents believe LGBTQ+ individuals should be accepted in […]
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has been questioned by police after defying Hungary’s controversial Pride ban, marching alongside tens of thousands at what became the country’s largest-ever LGBTQ+ demonstration. On 1 August, Karácsony appeared at Hungary’s National Bureau of Investigation, where he was questioned over allegations that he helped organise a Pride event, in breach of […]
A newly released map has ranked Texas and Tennessee as the least safe US states for LGBTQ+ people, highlighting a worrying trend of increasing hostility in the Midwest and South. Published on 31 July, the map is part of the Equaldex Equality Index, a community-driven tool that ranks each US state based on its legal […]
In 2005, Auckland’s queer nightlife was in constant flux—new bars opened with a bang, only to disappear within a year or two. That was until Wayne Clark launched Family Bar on Karangahape Road. With its bold, industrial-inspired vibe and inclusive ethos, Family didn’t just survive—it thrived. Now celebrating 20 vibrant years, Family stands as Aotearoa’s […]