QueerTech Qonference in Montreal and online on Nov. 1-2
Professionals in the tech industry who identify as part of, or allies to, the 2SLGBTQ+ community will convene in downtown Montreal and online on Nov. 1-2 for the second annual QT Qonference (QTQ). A Montreal-based non-profit advocacy group for the queer community in the tech sector…
LGBT Group Calls Out WA Attorney General Over ‘Misinformation’
National LGBTQI advocacy group, Just. Equal Australia, and former Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Dr. Robin Banks, have jointly called on Western Australia’s Attorney General, John Quigley, to discontinue what they term … The post LGBT Group Calls Out WA Attorney General Over ‘Misinformation’ appeared first on Star Observer…
Gay Games Begin in Hong Kong Despite Political Tension
The 11th Gay Games kicked off with their opening ceremony in Hong Kong over the weekend, despite backlash from anti-LGBTQ political leaders leading up to the games. On Saturday evening, … The post Gay Games Begin in Hong Kong Despite Political Tension appeared first on Star Observer…
‘Saudi Arabia hosting the World Cup would tell LGBTQ+ fans we don’t matter’
While FIFA hasn’t officially announced the 2034 host, Saudi Arabia is currently the only contender…
Community Comes Together for Unforgettable Back-to-School Bash at The CENTER @Joshua Home
Joshua Home an LGBTQ Safe Haven kicks off the opening of its new drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth in the Inland Empire with the Queer Kickoff: Back-to-School and Open House event…
“How we are is who we are”: Dolly Parton’s support of transgender and broader LGBTQ+ community
The singer spoke out in the wake of anti-transgender legislation that had passed in her home state of Tennessee…
LGBT Museum Qtopia Sydney To Construct Dedicated AIDS Memorial
LGBTQI museum Qtopia Sydney will construct a dedicated AIDS memorial to commemorate those who lost their lives to the disease. This memorial will be five metres high and be located … The post LGBT Museum Qtopia Sydney To Construct Dedicated AIDS Memorial appeared first on Star Observer…
Sydney Catholic School Revokes Ban, Allows Student To Bring Her Girlfriend To Year 12 Formal
A Sydney Catholic school has rolled back its policy to ban students from bringing their same-sex partners to the Year 12 formal. LGBTQI advocates and public figures, including Premier Chris … The post Sydney Catholic School Revokes Ban, Allows Student To Bring Her Girlfriend To Year 12 Formal appeared first on Star Observer…
Tasmania Rejects Demands For Compensation For Victims Of Anti-Gay Laws
Tasmania’s Liberal government has rejected calls from LGBTQI advocacy groups to pay compensation to victims of the state’s former anti-gay laws. Attorney General Gyu Barnett recently introduced amendments to the … The post Tasmania Rejects Demands For Compensation For Victims Of Anti-Gay Laws appeared first on Star Observer…