Non-profit opens residence for LGBTQI+ refugees in Ottawa
The refugee residence currently consists of a two-unit apartment, accommodating about seven people. Organizers hope it will expand…
Veteran AIDS Activist Phil Carswell has passed away
Veteran AIDS activist and trail blazer in the Australian LGBTQIA+ activist community Phil Carswell has sadly passed away. The teacher, activist and former President of the Victorian AIDS Council passed … The post Veteran AIDS Activist Phil Carswell has passed away appeared first on Star Observer…
New LGBTQ+ legislation is welcome, but not enough, says Dr Amanda Cohn
by GRACE JOHNSON On Wednesday, the Attorney General tabled long-awaited legislation to ban harmful LGBTQ+ conversion practices. The changes are “overdue” and “welcome”, says Dr Amanda Cohn, NSW Greens … The post New LGBTQ+ legislation is welcome, but not enough, says Dr Amanda Cohn appeared first on Star Observer…
Home And Away Star Ray Meagher Calls For Better LGBTQIA+ Representation
It’s been thirty six years since Home and Away launched on Australian screens and Ray Meagher has been there since the start. During his time on the show he has … The post Home And Away Star Ray Meagher Calls For Better LGBTQIA+ Representation appeared first on Star Observer…
Inslee signs controversial LGBTQ school curriculum bill into law
Public schools in Washington state will be required to update curriculum to include LGBTQ histories and perspectives under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday…
Australia’s PM Accused Of ‘Selling Out’ Over Promise To Protect LGBT Students
Advocacy groups have urged Anthony Albanese to not delay a bill to protect LGBTQI students and staff in religious schools, with one group accusing the Prime Minister of “selling out” … The post Australia’s PM Accused Of ‘Selling Out’ Over Promise To Protect LGBT Students appeared first on Star Observer…
Let’s Start A Family: LGBT Supporting Fertility Event Is Coming To Sydney
The World’s Longest Running and Most Highly Respected LGBTQ+ Supporting Fertility Event is Coming to Sydney The highly anticipated arrival of the biggest fertility show on earth touches down on … The post Let’s Start A Family: LGBT Supporting Fertility Event Is Coming To Sydney appeared first on Star Observer…
US lawmakers move to bar Pride flags over embassies – eNCA
US lawmakers moved Thursday toward banning the flying of LGBTQ Pride flags over US embassies, a victory for conservatives in a long-running US cultural battle being played out overseas. The prohibition is one of a slew of side issues tucked away in a $1.2 trillion funding package hammered out by lawmakers early Thursday. Both the
Mexico’s Derogatory Soccer Chants Impact Concacaf Nations League Semifinals in Texas
North America’s premier soccer event, the Concacaf Nations League, faces potential disruption as Mexico‘s derogatory chants may overshadow the semifinal games in Texas this week. During the last two CNL finals, anti-LGBTQ+ chants by Mexico supporters have led to game stoppages, raising concerns for the upcoming games…