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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a homophobic swipe at CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, just one day after the veteran journalist reported live from a bomb shelter in Israel during an incoming missile alert. In a social media post criticising media coverage of his controversial strike on Iran, Trump mocked Cooper by calling him […]
Despite aggressive efforts by Florida officials to cancel a holiday-themed drag show in Pensacola, A Drag Queen Christmas sold out its 1,600-seat venue on December 23 — a festive rebuke to months of political pressure and conservative outrage. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier spent weeks attempting to block the show, calling it “demonic,” “anti-Christian,” and […]
The BBC has issued a formal, full, and unconditional apology to former radio presenter Jack Murley, acknowledging repeated incidents of homophobic and discriminatory abuse he experienced while employed by the broadcaster. Murley, who worked at BBC Radio Cornwall for five years, was dismissed in 2024 for alleged breaches of the BBC’s editorial and social media […]
Australia’s Northern Territory Health Minister Steve Edgington has announced a ban on public health access to puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for trans youth under 18, citing concerns about child safety and international trends. The decision aligns the Territory with Queensland, which recently extended its ban on gender-affirming care in the public health system until […]
LGBTQIA+ and disability rights organisations across the globe — including ILGA World, ILGA Oceania, and Oceania Pride — have united to condemn the United Nations General Assembly for removing references to sexual orientation and gender identity from a major resolution on the rights of persons with disabilities. The resolution, adopted last week, had originally acknowledged […]
On Friday 19 December, Christchurch’s vibrant community came together in true festive form as FriGay Drinks made its long-awaited return—this time with extra sparkle—at Castro’s @ Riverside. With Christmas baubles shining and queer attire fabulously flaunted, the venue buzzed with seasonal spirit. Laughter echoed, glasses clinked, and joyful reunions lit up the night, proving that […]
US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at the transgender community, this time during the announcement of a new national event titled “The Patriot Games.” The remarks, made during a video address, sparked immediate backlash from LGBTQIA+ advocates and online users. The planned games are part of a broader initiative to commemorate the […]
Ethan Jeffs, Thomas Bull and Patrick Paul Moloney were all given less than a year’s home detention for attacks on gay men lured via Grindr. Three young men who targeted gay men through the dating app Grindr and filmed violent assaults for online distribution have been sentenced to home detention by the Tauranga District Court. […]