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US President Donald Trump has followed through on key campaign promises by rolling back federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and LGBTQ+ protections. Trump, who took office on January 20th, has since rescinded 78 executive orders signed by former President Joe Biden, marking a significant shift in federal policy and sparking concerns among minority […]
Victoria Police have announced they will not participate in this year’s Midsumma Pride March, citing the festival’s new uniform policy as “a backwards step for inclusion.” The decision follows Midsumma Festival’s introduction of a trial uniform policy aimed at creating a safer space for LGBTQIA+ community members, particularly in response to tensions and violence at […]
President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from Bishop Mariann Budde after she used a sermon to urge him to “have mercy” on immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. The newly sworn-in president took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday (January 22) to criticise the bishop’s remarks during the National Prayer Service, calling her a “Radical […]
One Kiwi man shares his story of trying to adopt children in New Zealand with his same-sex partner. As two men in a committed relationship, it can be tricky to know when the right time is to start a family. My partner and I both knew we wanted to have kids, even before we got […]
The Trump administration’s State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has reportedly implemented a new policy restricting flag displays at U.S. government outposts both domestically and abroad, banning the use of flags including the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. Under this directive, only the United States flag is permitted to be flown, with exceptions made […]
Hundreds of same-sex couples in Thailand are preparing to legally marry this Thursday, as the country’s marriage equality laws officially come into effect, marking a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia. Thailand becomes the largest Asian nation and the first in South-East Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, joining Taiwan and Nepal as the only […]
Catholic Archbishop Paolo Pezzi, Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Vatican now welcomes homosexuals into the priesthood, calling them misleading. However, his rigid interpretation appears increasingly out of step with the broader direction of the Catholic Church under Pope Francis, who has signalled a […]
At a national prayer service marking the beginning of his second term, US President Donald Trump was urged by a religious leader to show compassion and mercy towards vulnerable communities. During the Interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation at Washington’s National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made a heartfelt plea, addressing concerns about the […]