Samuel Woodward, a California man convicted of the hate crime murder of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. The ruling follows his July conviction for first-degree murder stemming from the 2018 killing, in which Woodward stabbed Bernstein more than 28 times in the face and neck. Woodward’s legal team […]
As Auckland prepares to host its annual Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki, the 2025 Auckland Arts Festival is shaping up to be a spectacular celebration of local and international artistry, bringing the city’s culture to life over 18 days. From March 6 to March 23, the festival will transform Tāmaki Makaurau into a thriving creative […]
In an emotional tribute at Montreal’s Remembrance Day ceremony held in Place du Canada, LGBTQ+ purge survivors Martine Roy and Peggy Hayes laid a wreath to honour those impacted by the Canadian government’s historic “LGBTQ+ Purge.” This LGBTQ+ Purge campaign, which was active from the 1950s through the mid-1990s, targeted LGBTQ+ members of the Canadian […]
Alisher Qodirov, the head of Uzbekistan’s Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) party, has announced that a draft law banning discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ topics is currently being discussed in Uzbekistan. Qodirov disclosed this on his Telegram channel, referencing a recent social media post by Ivanka Trump, daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In her post, Trump […]
The Football Association (FA) has charged Tottenham Hotspur due to alleged homophobic chants made by their fans during a Premier League match against Manchester United earlier in the season. The incident reportedly occurred on September 29 at Old Trafford, prompting Spurs to denounce the “abhorrent homophobic chanting” as “unacceptable, hugely offensive, and no way to […]
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to be considered for the role of Secretary of State. Grenell, a loyal Trump supporter and former acting Director of National Intelligence, is viewed by many as Trump’s likely choice for the […]
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently issued a statement affirming the rights of gay and LGBTQ+ footballers to self-expression, following criticism that surfaced after one player was reportedly asked to tone down his appearance. The controversy began when Yan Couto, a Brazilian national team player set to compete in the Copa America, revealed that he […]
According to exit polls, the majority of LGBTQ+ voters supported Vice President Kamala Harris, continuing a trend seen in previous elections. Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to make gains with various traditionally Democratic demographics, LGBTQ+ voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Harris, with 86% of this group favouring her over Trump’s 13% share, as per […]