Florida quietly removes LGBTQ+ travel info from state website
Key West, Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors are among several Florida cities that have long been top U.S. destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists. So it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida’s tourism marketing agency quietly removed the “…
Frankston Pride Formal
Queer youth and allies, it’s time for a night you’ll never forget at the Frankston Pride Formal! Imagine the formal of your dreams, surrounded by other young LGBTQIA+ people and … The post Frankston Pride Formal appeared first on Star Observer…
Democrats’ LGBTQ delegates cheer barrier-breaking candidates
CHICAGO — Running for a House seat in Texas, a state that has never elected an openly LGBTQ person to Congress, Democrat Julie Johnson is highlighting her identity as a gay woman. “My message was, ‘I’m gay. … I’m gay all day,’” Johnson told a room full of LGBTQ delegates at a Democratic National Committee…
Tim Walz was a staunch LGBTQ+ ally, long before it was common
Former students of vice presidential nominee Tim Walz sang his praises at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, as Democrats leaned into his record of LGBTQ+ allyship…
In China, a woman’s custody battle spotlights challenges facing same-sex couples
LGBTQ families have no law to cite when faced with situations like custody or divorce, as same-sex marriage is not recognised in China, meaning the outcome of each case is uncertain and inconsistent…
Holden Sheppard And Christos Tsiolkas Pen New Kylie Inspired Anthology
Australian authors Holden Sheppard and Christos Tsiolkas have joined 22 other authors to release the new anthology, Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist. The book, which features eight LGBTQIA+ Australian authors … The post Holden Sheppard And Christos Tsiolkas Pen New Kylie Inspired Anthology appeared first on Star Observer…
Nationwide Protest, LGBTQ+, NLC Invasion: Events Shaping August
The month of August has seen a series of significant events in Nigeria. From a 10-day nationwide protest to an attack on the LGBTQ+ community, and the NLC invasion, these events are shaping the country’s democracy and public perception of government institutions. August 1st Protest On August 1st…
Nigeria’s Repressed LGBTQ Party People Let ‘True Self’ Out At Lagos Ball – Barron’s
Nigeria’s Repressed LGBTQ Party People Let ‘True Self’ Out At Lagos Ball Barron’s…
More Than Half of Aussies Oppose Allowing Religious Schools To Fire LGBT Staff
More than half of Australians are opposed to religious schools being legally allowed to fire (or refuse to hire) people because they’re LGBTQI+. With the religious discrimination debate ongoing and … The post More Than Half of Aussies Oppose Allowing Religious Schools To Fire LGBT Staff appeared first on Star Observer…