Category: People
In a high-speed sport that demands agility, reflex, and grit, Ryan Eagles brings something else entirely to the floorball court: visibility. At just 21 years old, Ryan (he/they) is the first openly transgender floorball player in Aotearoa New Zealand to be eligible for international representation — a milestone that marks both a personal and political […]
The internet has been left in tears by the powerful story of Marshall Belmaine, a gay Vietnam veteran whose life of service, sacrifice, and enduring love was shared in a heartfelt TikTok by his great-niece—and has since gone viral. The emotional tribute, posted on 13 March by 21-year-old Audri Pettirosi, details Belmaine’s time in the […]
New Hampshire’s Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, a seasoned political figure since his high school days volunteering for Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, is now vying to succeed her in the U.S. Senate. At 45, the openly gay lawmaker is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in 2026 and aims to bring his moderate, consensus-building approach to the […]
New Hampshire has elected its first transgender representative, Democrat Billie Butler, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation in the United States. Butler secured victory over Republican Ken Hilton in a special election held on Tuesday, 24 June, winning 964 votes to Hilton’s 774. She will represent Somersworth and Rollinsfield in the state House of […]
J.K. Rowling has fired back at actor and writer Stephen Fry after he publicly suggested the Harry Potter author may have been “radicalised by TERFs” (trans-exclusionary radical feminists), calling her a “lost cause” on the topic of trans rights. Fry, known for his literary and LGBTQ+ advocacy work, made the remarks during an episode of […]
Brad Pitt has candidly revealed that he never had a gay experience, but not for lack of curiosity. The actor says he simply “missed that window.” Appearing on the Armchair Expert podcast with hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman to promote F1: The Movie, in which he stars as Sonny Hayes and also serves as […]
Author J.K. Rowling has stirred significant controversy after suggesting that people in the UK should photograph individuals in women’s restrooms if they suspect they may be transgender. The comments, which many have described as dangerous and potentially unlawful, follow a recent UK Supreme Court decision affirming that anti-discrimination laws define men and women by biological […]
Olympic gold medallist Ellia Green has made a triumphant return to rugby, four years after retiring and undergoing a gender transition. For the 32-year-old former Rugby Sevens star, stepping back onto the field now as his authentic self ranks alongside the proudest moments of his sporting career. Ellia was a standout player for Australia in […]