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LGBTQ+ rights activists, led by the Gender Liberation Movement (GLM), staged a bold protest on Capitol Hill to oppose policies that bar transgender individuals from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. The demonstrations included a sit-in near Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) office and a dance protest, shining a spotlight on the fight for bodily […]
Scott Bessent, a seasoned Wall Street figure and outspoken advocate for tariffs, has been nominated by Donald Trump as Treasury Secretary, a move that could make him the first openly LGBTQ+ individual to be Senate-confirmed for a Republican cabinet. Bessent, a native of South Carolina and graduate of Yale University, lives in Charleston with his […]
Auckland has been named as one of the final three cities in the running to host the Gay Games 2030, a globally significant LGBTQI+ sports and cultural event. Competing with Perth, and Denver, Auckland’s bid underscores its potential to host this celebration of inclusivity, diversity, and athletic achievement. The Gay Games is renowned for bringing […]
The anticipation for WorldPride 2025 is building as Washington DC, gears up to host one of the most significant LGBTQ+ events in history. Scheduled from 17 May to 8 June 2025, this monumental celebration will unite millions worldwide to honour the resilience, achievements, and advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. The theme, The Fabric of Freedom, […]
A major new poll has found that nearly one in four LGBTQ+ individuals in Scotland faced discrimination in 2023, with a leading charity describing the findings as “no surprise.” The Scottish Government’s annual report, based on the 2023 Scottish Household Survey, revealed that 23% of respondents identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual experienced discrimination last […]
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has reportedly refused to wear a rainbow armband during his team’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, citing his Muslim faith as the reason. The weekend marked the return of the Rainbow Laces campaign, an initiative by Stonewall aimed at promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and addressing homophobia in the sport. […]
A former youth leader at Destiny Church has admitted to sexually abusing six boys, with the court now permitting his name to be made public. Kiwa Hami Tamati Edward Hamiora-Te Hira, 29, pleaded guilty to eight charges at the Manukau District Court on Friday. His lawyer, Kelly-Ann Stoikoff, confirmed on Monday that the charges include […]
Graeme Reid, the United Nations Independent Expert on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, has called for decisive action from Poland’s government to address pervasive discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Speaking at the conclusion of his 10-day visit to the country, Reid underscored the need for legislative reforms to ensure […]