Category: News
The Art Museum of the Americas, a Washington D.C.-based cultural institution run by the Organisation of American States (OAS), has abruptly canceled two exhibitions featuring Black and LGBTQ+ artists. According to those involved, the cancellations were made in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Exhibitions “Terminated” Without […]
A newly proposed bill in Texas, House Bill 3399—referred to locally as the “Texas trans ban”—aims to eliminate gender-affirming healthcare for people of all ages. If passed, it would mark a significant escalation in restrictions on transgender rights in the state. Filed on Wednesday (26 February), HB3399 proposes amendments to existing state law to prohibit […]
Auckland Council has announced it will closely monitor Destiny Church’s use of its venues after members of the church disrupted a Pride Festival event at Te Atatū Library earlier this month. The incident, which occurred in early February, saw church members storming a Rainbow Storytime event hosted by a drag king. Approximately 30 attendees were […]
Republican lawmakers in South Dakota have blocked an anti-marriage equality resolution, marking a victory for LGBTQ+ rights. While several Republican-led states had pushed for the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality, South Dakota’s House Judiciary Committee voted 9-4 to send the proposed resolution to the 41st Legislative Day—effectively ensuring its failure. Republicans Reject the Resolution […]
Twenty-one protesters, including HIV/AIDS activists and recently fired federal workers, were arrested on Wednesday after staging a “die-in” at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington D.C. The demonstration was held in response to severe funding cuts for HIV/AIDS relief under the Trump administration. The protest, organised by ACT UP NY, Health GAP (Global Access […]
Iowa’s Republican-led legislature has passed a bill removing gender identity from the state’s anti-discrimination laws, a move that critics say legalises discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people. The measure, which passed along party lines in both the Senate (33-15) and the House (60-35) on February 27, is now expected to be signed into law by […]
Matthieu Jost, the founder of LGBTQ+ travel platform misterb&b, has voiced his frustration after Meta removed the company’s advertisements, claiming the move “feels like censorship.” Jost launched misterb&b in 2014 after encountering homophobia while travelling with his partner. The platform, now the world’s largest queer-focused booking service, helps LGBTQ+ travellers find safe and welcoming accommodations. […]
If you think you’ve seen everything theatre has to offer, think again. Belle – A Performance of Air, a fusion of aerial artistry, contemporary dance, and immersive storytelling, is set to take centre stage at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival—and it’s not just a show, it’s a movement. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! […]