Category: News
The ‘Queen of Ireland,’ & accidental activist Panti Bliss, is heading to New Zealand this summer as part of the Auckland Pride Festival, bringing her smash-hit comedy show If These Wigs Could Talk to eager audiences. At 56, the legendary drag performer, activist, and entertainer reflects on a life filled with outrageous adventures, unexpected activism, and […]
Kenyan photographer Jacktone Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of his housemate, prominent LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, widely known as Edwin Chiloba. The killing, which occurred nearly two years ago, shocked Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community. Delivering the ruling, Judge Reuben Nyakundi described the murder as being carried out in […]
The founders of PinkNews, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ website, have vehemently denied allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace impropriety, calling them “false, inconsistent, and malicious.” In their first public statement since the allegations surfaced, Benjamin Cohen, the founder of PinkNews, and his husband Anthony James, the site’s chief operating officer, addressed the claims through an […]
The police chief investigating a fatal school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has urged the public to stop speculating about the shooter’s gender identity. Authorities responded to the shooting on Monday morning (16 December) after a 15-year-old student, Natalie Rupnow—who also went by the name Samantha—opened fire, resulting in the deaths […]
Sydney-based journalist and radio producer Joshua Fox has shared a candid look at his 2024 experiences on Grindr in a viral TikTok that he’s dubbed his personal “Grindr Wrapped.” In the video, Fox breaks down a year of encounters with striking honesty, providing statistics and insights into his hookups, emotions, and motivations. “This year, I […]
In a landmark decision, the Fukuoka High Court ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. This ruling follows similar judgments earlier this year in Sapporo and Tokyo, marking the third instance where a high court has determined that the ban violates Article 13 of the Japanese Constitution, which protects the right to pursue […]
FIFA is under intense criticism from human rights groups and LGBTQ+ football fans following the decision to award Saudi Arabia hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup. The Gulf nation, known for its harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws and broader human rights violations, has been deemed an unsuitable choice by many. A coalition of 21 human rights […]
When Luigi Mangione’s name first appeared in headlines, it was for the shocking accusation of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, in certain corners of the internet- especially within LGBTQ+ circles – the focus quickly shifted to speculation about his sexuality. Questions like “Is Luigi Mangione bisexual?” or “Is he gay?” began trending, alongside a […]