Court bars Ghanaian youths from protesting economic hardship, LGBTQ bill
A Ghanaian court blocked a planned youth-led protest on Wednesday aimed at addressing corruption, the high cost of living and the president’s failure to sign a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law. The protest, dubbed “The Gen-Z demo,” was organised by a coalition of civil society and pressure groups and scheduled to take place from July…
Malaysian Music Festival Sues the 1975 for $2.4 Million Over Matty Healy Protest Kiss
Last year, the 2023 iteration of the Good Vibes Festival was canceled after the frontman criticized the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws and kissed bassist Ross McDonald The post Malaysian Music Festival Sues the 1975 for $2.4 Million Over Matty Healy Protest Kiss appeared first on Rolling Stone India…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Criticised For “Homophobic” Gay Jokes
LGBTQI+ Marvel fans are expressing their disappointment at the use of queerness as a punchline in Deadpool & Wolverine, with the repeated gay jokes being called unfunny and sincerely homophobic. … The post ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Criticised For “Homophobic” Gay Jokes appeared first on Star Observer…
Drag Stars Light Up For Honour Awards As Nominations Hit Record Highs
Produced by ACON, the annual LGBTQ+ community Honour Awards have taken a confident step forward for 2024 – it’s happening in a spacious new venue so the awards night will … The post Drag Stars Light Up For Honour Awards As Nominations Hit Record Highs appeared first on Star Observer…
Kamala Harris Names LGBTQIA+ Ally Tim Walz As VP Running Mate
Kamala Harris has named Tim Walz as her running mate for the US presidential election following the news that Joe Biden would no longer contest the election and she would … The post Kamala Harris Names LGBTQIA+ Ally Tim Walz As VP Running Mate appeared first on Star Observer…
Minnie Cooper is The 2024 Inductee to The DIVA Hall of Fame
The DIVA Awards are thrilled to announce that the 2024 inductee to the prestigious DIVA Hall of Fame is Minnie Cooper, who has been one of the Sydney LGBTQI+ and … The post Minnie Cooper is The 2024 Inductee to The DIVA Hall of Fame appeared first on Star Observer…
Trudeau makes unexpected appearance at Vancouver Pride Parade celebrations
Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to downtown Vancouver on Sunday for Canada’s oldest pride parade that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ2+ community, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Final Title IX rule goes into effect in WA while still blocked in other states
Title IX rule effective in WA amid legal battles, sparking debates on LGBTQ+ protections and federal authority. The post Final Title IX rule goes into effect in WA while still blocked in other states first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com…
Australian LGBT Media Veteran Destiny Rogers Has Passed Away
Destiny Rogers, Australian LGBTQI+ media veteran, performer, former Managing Editor of QNews and a beloved queer feature writer and historian, has passed away at age 64. Destiny passed away after … The post Australian LGBT Media Veteran Destiny Rogers Has Passed Away appeared first on Star Observer…