Category: News

Mar 06
Pete Buttigieg Takes a Jab at Trump’s ‘Size’ on The Late Show

Pete Buttigieg made a playful yet pointed remark about Donald Trump’s “small” size during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, following Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress on 4 March. The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, who made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve in a full-time […]

Mar 06
UPDATED: Kink Shaming or Health Concern? Laird Melbourne’s Video Sparks Online Clash

A video posted by pop Melbourne gay bar, The Laird, is causing online debate and threats of calling the ‘health department’. Australia’s longest-running gay-owned and operated bar and accommodation, The Laird Melbourne, is at the centre of a controversial debate online after posting a video on Instagram of a kink area some are calling ‘the […]

Mar 06
Cynthia Erivo to Headline WorldPride DC 2025’s Saturday Night Concert

WorldPride DC 2025 has officially announced that Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will headline the highly anticipated Saturday Night Street Festival and Concert on June 7, 2025. The free, two-day event, set to take place on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the […]

Mar 06
Trump Declares ‘Wokeness Is Gone’ in Controversial Congress Address

President Donald Trump doubled down on his anti-LGBTQ+ stance during his presidential address to Congress on Tuesday (4 March), defending a series of anti-trans executive orders and making an unusual claim about “transgender mice.” While discussing what he called “wasteful government spending,” Trump alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered “$8 million for […]

Mar 05
Romance & Drama: Auckland Philharmonia’s Ultimate Date Night

Looking for an unforgettable date night that blends romance, sophistication, and sheer fabulousness? Treat your significant other—or your best Judy—to a night of classical brilliance with the Auckland Philharmonia’s Classic Series concert: Romantic Brahms on Thursday, 10 April, at Auckland Town Hall. If you’ve yet to experience an Auckland Philharmonia concert, darling, it’s time to […]

Mar 05
U.S. Withdraws from United Nations LGBTQ+ Rights Group

The United States has officially withdrawn from the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a coalition of countries dedicated to advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ and intersex individuals worldwide. According to The Washington Blade, the withdrawal occurred on February 14, though no public announcement was made at the time. A State Department spokesperson later confirmed the […]

Mar 05
Ghanaian Lawmakers Push Forward & Reintroduce Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Lawmakers in Ghana have once again put forward a highly controversial bill that, if enacted, would rank among the most severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa. The proposed Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill outlines stringent penalties, including a three-year prison sentence for individuals who simply identify as LGBTQ+, up to five years for […]

Mar 04
Pics | Walk of Support Stands Strong Against Hate at CHCH Pride

The 2025 Christchurch Pride Festival kicked off with a vibrant and defiant display of solidarity and celebration during the Walk of Support on Saturday. Despite the presence of protests from Destiny Church, the event shone brightly, epitomising the strength and diversity of our communities. In a striking twist, several Christian groups joined the day, not […]