A trans student has been reinstated as the male lead in his school’s production of Oklahoma. (KXII) A transgender student has been reinstated as the male lead in his school’s production of Oklahoma! after his school’s board faced intense backlash nationwide. Sherman Independent School District in Texas made headlines across the US and beyond when
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Matt Walsh appears to believe he knows Catholic doctrine better than the head of the Catholic Church. (YouTube/MattWalsh) Self-proclaimed ‘theocratic fascist’ Matt Walsh appears to be unhappy that the Pope isn’t as transphobic as him. The far-right Daily Wire pundit shocked absolutely no one by taking issue with Pope Francis’ recent declaration that transgender Catholics
The Murfreesboro City Council Board in Tennessee. (YouTube/ City of Murfreesboro) A public ordinance mandate in Tennessee effectively banning homosexuality could see all LGBTQ+ books removed from a local library. City officials in Murfreesboro, Tennessee met on Monday (6 November) to discuss removing all books featuring LGBTQ+ themes under an ordinance passed in June. The
Jamie Lee Curtis has called out far-right homophobic and transphobic leaders who hide behind religion. (Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage) Jamie Lee Curtis has hit out at far-right leaders who use religion as a defence for radical homophobia and transphobia, following the election of new House Speaker Mike Johnson. The Halloween actor, who is mother to two children
Neighbourhoods in Orlando, Florida have introduced Safe Place Initiatives for members of the LGBTQ+ community. (Getty Images) A number of Republican lawmakers in central Florida have warned against the state’s LGBTQ+ Safe Place Initiative and said they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to prevent it from going ahead. The city-sponsored program,
More Proud Boys have been sentenced over the US Capitol riots in 2021. (Getty Images) Two additional members of far-right neo-Nazi group the Proud Boys have been jailed for their involvement in the 2021 US Capitol riot. Forty-six-year-old Dominic Pezzola and 32-year-old Ethan Nordean were convicted of charges relating to the right-wing insurrection of the
Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime will mark 25 years since Matthew Shepard’s murder. (Investigation Discovery) A moving new documentary will explore the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, 25 years after his death in what remains one of the most horrendous homophobic hate crimes in modern history. Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was just
New Hampshire’s James Roesener has made history as the first out trans man elected to the US state legislature. Roesener, 26, won the election for New Hampshire’s 22nd state House District, Ward 8, according to website LGBTQ Victory Fund, making him the first out trans man elected to any state legislature in US history. Roesener,
The US elections have seen LGBTQ+ politicians elected at federal and state levels. (Getty) Numerous LGBTQ+ candidates have smashed the rainbow ceiling and won seats in the 2022 US elections. Counting is still underway in the tense midterm elections, with Americans watching with bated breath to find out whether Republicans or Democrats will win control
Caitlyn Jenner (left) shakes hands with former US president Donald Trump. (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via Getty Images) Caitlyn Jenner has called the LGBTQ+ community ‘intolerant’ after joining the right-wing pile on against trans TikTokker Dylan Mulvaney. The Olympian and ex-spouse of Kris Jenner commented on a video of Mulvaney meeting US president Joe Biden, praising
South Carolina governor Henry McMaster believes “marriage ought to be between a man and a woman”. (Getty) South Carolina governor Henry McMaster said he would enforce a ban on same-sex marriage should the Supreme Court overturn its 2015 landmark ruling. McMaster was questioned about his stance on same-sex marriage in South Carolina if the nation’s
The Florida medical board committee approved a prospective rule that will ban gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth under the age of 18. (Getty) The Florida medical board committee approved a proposed rule banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, making it one step closer to reality. A joint committee of the Florida board of medicine
Ryan has responded to criticism from the families of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims (Getty/Netflix) Ryan Murphy has said that he reached out to the families of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims while researching for his Netflix series about the serial killer. Murphy and his team claimed to have contacted 20 families over the three-and-a-half-year preparations for the show.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was accused of allegedly kicking the teen staffer in a clip published to Twitter. (Drew Angerer/Getty) Far-right Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing a formal complaint by an activist group after she allegedly kicked a teenager. Voters of Tomorrow made the announcement on Monday (3 October) that it would be filing a
Republican candidate Heidi Ganahl claimed there are children in Colorado schools who are identifying as cats, which she described as “furries”. (YouTube/KRDO NewsChannel 13) A school district has had to reject bizarre claims from a Republican candidate that students are identifying as “furries” in schools across Colorado. Heidi Ganahl, the Republican candidate for governor of
Lil Nas X got candid with concertgoers in Atlanta, Georgia after he disclosed to a cheering crowd that he paused the show for an emergency bathroom break. (Getty) Lil Nas X paused a concert after nature called, and he disclosed the emergency bathroom break to a cheering crowd of fans. The “Industry Baby” performer candidly
Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari has come out as non-monogamous, sharing they’re in a relationship with two “wonderful” life partners. (Instagram/@lilianaforatlanta) A queer politician from Georgia has proudly come out as non-monogamous as they introduced the world to their “wonderful” life partners. Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari, who is the first queer Muslim
California senator Scott Wiener said SB 107 will “offer refuge” to trans youth if “they’re being criminalised in their home states” for seeking gender-affirming healthcare. (Getty) California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill making the state a refuge for trans youth and their families from bans against gender-affirming care elsewhere in the US.
Chance Seneca pleaded guilty to kidnapping a gay man that he “then attempted to murder and dismember”, according to the US Department of Justice. (Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office) Chance Seneca pleaded guilty to kidnapping a gay teen he met through Grinder with the intention of murdering him and dismembering his body. Seneca, 21 of Lafayette,
Janelle Monáe. (Getty) Janelle Monáe is to be honoured as a trailblazer at the Outfest Legacy Awards for their consistent support of the LGBTQ+ community, Variety has reported. The singer, rapper and actress has been out and proud since 2018 after a powerful interview with Rolling Stone where they spoke about their sexuality. In the
Aaron Peskin (left) apologised for saying Honey Mahogany (right) wasn’t human.(@AaronPeskin & HUM/Twitter & Getty) A San Francisco elected official has apologised to the LGBTQ+ community after suggesting a transgender electoral candidate wasn’t real – or even human. Aaron Peskin, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District Three, made the claim
Steven Crowder on his show Louder with Crowder. (Youtube) An anti-LGBTQ+ YouTube pundit has said that rape victims are always “blue-haired, would-be lesbians”. Vlogger Steven Crowder proved you don’t have to be smart to talk at length about a topic after claiming that “not one Victoria’s Secret model has been raped” in an episode of
Actor Jonathan Bennett attends Christmas Con 2022 in California. (Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images) Christmas has come early as Hallmark Channel has announced its first queer-led festive film, and it’s exactly what LGBTQ+ fans have been crying out for. The channel has shared its Countdown to Christmas event schedule, as reported by Variety, and although it
The Department of Justice (DOJ) building Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) A lawsuit has been filed in the US against managers of a rental property for allegedly harassing, threatening and punching a gay, disabled tenant. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Leaf Property Investments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
pro-LGBTQ+ protestors marching for trans inclusion in schools. (Mark Kerrison/Getty) A group of parents have ridiculously called for a teacher to be fired just because they are non-binary. The Medford school board in South Oregon heard absurd complaints from several people on Thursday (22 September) about a first-grade teacher at Griffin Creek Elementary school who
Luke Macfarlane and Billy Eichner attend Universal Pictures’s Bros New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater. (Getty) A group of pitiful homophobes have spent their free time review bombing Billy Eichner’s gay romantic-comedy Bros. The film’s IMDb score plummeted to 5.5/10 on Friday (23 September) with 312 one-star reviews out of 678 despite the
Stefani Steel was one of the drag performers set to attend the event. (Instagram) An LGBTQ+ community event has been reluctantly cancelled amid rising hateful messages directed at organisers and borough officials. Organisers of LGBTQ+ OutFest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, shut down the event ahead of it’s scheduled date on 1 October due to an
The Wizard of Oz is getting a gay(er) remake. (Getty) Kenya Barris’ remake of The Wizard of Oz will be unapologetically queer, he has promised. The Black-ish writer said his cinematic trip to the Emerald City will feature representation from the LGBTQ+ and various other communities in an effort to bring the message of the original
Charli D’Amelio attends Michael Rubin’s MLBPA x Fanatics party at City Market Social House. (Leon Bennett/Getty) Charli D’Amelio kicked off the 31st season of Dancing with the Stars with a TikTok-inspired bang. The social media influencer wowed judges with her dancefloor debut on Monday (19 September) while dancing the cha-cha with expert choreographer Mark Ballas.
Tucker Carlson accused schools and hospitals of committing “sex crimes”. (Fox News) Fox News host Tucker Carlson has accused LGBTQ-inclusive schools and hospitals providing care to trans youth of committing “sex crimes”, and urged viewers to “fight back” during his TV brodcast. On Monday’s (19 September) episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Carlson described discussion of
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