Category: News

Sep 20
GEORGIA: Transgender Activist Murdered Just One Day After New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Introduced

Just one day after Georgia’s Parliament passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law, Kesaria Abramidze, a 37-year-old influencer, actress and model known for her activism and open discussions about her transgender identity, was tragically murdered in her home. The heartbreaking incident occurred just one day after Georgia’s Parliament passed a highly controversial law against promoting homosexual […]

Sep 18
LGBTQ+ Ukrainians Drive for Equality at Kharkiv Pride Near Russian Border

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians stood strong at Kharkiv Pride, held just 30 kilometres from the Russian border, even as the war between the two nations continues. On Sunday, 15 September, the sixth annual Kharkiv Pride parade saw queer participants take part in an “auto Pride,” where cars adorned with Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ Pride flags drove through the […]

Sep 17
Scottish Neo-Nazi Found Guilty of Terrorism and Hate Crimes

Neo-Nazi Alan Edward is facing a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of multiple terrorism offences in Scottland. Edward, 54, had amassed an arsenal of weapons with the intent of targeting the LGBTQ+ community. He was found guilty following an 11-day trial at the High Court in Stirling. Edward, a former journalist with almost 28,000 […]

Sep 16
Palmy Drag Fest’s Maxi Shield: ‘She’s Nice, She’s Different, She’s Unusual’ 

Aussie drag legend Maxi Shield talks with Your Ex about Palmy Drag Fest, looking like a ‘mongrel’ and closing the Olympics!  What do you consider the greatest moment of your drag career so far?   I’m so lucky to have a career that has spanned 27 years and counting. From touring with Madonna to performing at […]

Sep 16
USA: Landmark Settlement Returns 36 LGBTQ+ Books to Florida School Libraries

A school district in Florida has agreed to return 36 books to its school libraries after they were previously removed due to LGBTQ+ content deemed inappropriate by state officials. The legal settlement was revealed by the law firm Selendy Gay, which represents Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, authors of the children’s book And Tango Makes […]

Sep 12
What Is Project 2025 & How Does It Threatens Decades of LGBTQ+ Progress

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Project 2025, a significant political initiative, is sparking deep concerns, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Driven by the far-right Heritage Foundation and supported by over 100 conservative groups, this $22 million campaign seeks to reshape U.S. governance by laying out a comprehensive plan for the next conservative president. […]

Sep 12
Health New Zealand Confirms Second Mpox Case

Public health officials have announced a second case of mpox connected to the recent Winter Pride Festival held in Queenstown. Dr Susan Jack, National Clinic Director of Public Health, noted that while more cases could still be identified, the overall risk of widespread mpox transmission in New Zealand remains low. The National Public Health Service […]

Sep 10
Texas Man Sentenced to Six Years for Beating Son Over Fears He Was Gay

Texas father Francisco Ricardo Sotello Baez has been sentenced to six years in prison after severely beating his two-year-old son because he believed the child was gay. 23-year-old Baez, a father of five, admitted to repeatedly punching his son in the face, leaving the boy severely injured and bleeding from the nose. The violent assault […]