After Trump Got Elected, There Was A 700% Spike In LGBT Crisis Hotline Calls
LGBTQIA+ crisis hotline The Trevor Project has reported they received a staggering 700% increase in calls and texts following the election of Donald Trump as president last week. An analysis … The post After Trump Got Elected, There Was A 700% Spike In LGBT Crisis Hotline Calls appeared first on Star Observer…
VIC Hate Speech Laws Set To Be Expanded to Protect Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & more
The Victorian government is set to expand the state’s hate speech laws, which would offer better protections for both the LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities. The current laws, specified under the … The post VIC Hate Speech Laws Set To Be Expanded to Protect Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity &…
Gay, trans people voicing — and sometimes screaming — Trump concerns
At a popular LGBTQ cabaret in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood, Lisa Frankenstein wasn’t about to let the topic of Donald Trump go without mention. “I don’t know about all of you, but I’ve found it really hard to find a place to get my feelings out in a way that makes me feel…
Embracing pride and progress: Reflecting on 35 years of LGBTQIA+ advocacy in Africa
Koketso Rathumbu and esteemed panelists unpacked how violence still impacts the LGBTQIA+ community and how this marginalised population is affected by stigma and persisting barriers during a webinar in partnership with the Mail & Guardian…
Layla film review: a bold tale of London and LGBTQ love
Layla film review and star rating: ★★★★ Independent film Layla begins with a Pride event that will look familiar to all those sceptical of Rainbow Capitalism. Bilal Hasna plays the title character, a British-Palestinian non-binary drag queen who lands a gig performing for a delivery app company…
Troye Sivan Takes Home Three ARIAs, Tells Epic One Night Stand Story in Acceptance Speech
LGBTQIA+ icon and Aussie music superstar Troye Sivan has walked away from last night’s ARIA Awards with a whopping three wins. Sivan bagged three awards: Best Pop Release, Solo Artist … The post Troye Sivan Takes Home Three ARIAs, Tells Epic One Night Stand Story in Acceptance Speech appeared first on Star Observer…
Actress Susan Sarandon Says She’s Single and Open to Dating Any Gender
Iconic LGBTQIA+ movie Rocky Horror Picture Show star Susan Sarandon opened up to The Times this week in an interview about her life and her dating preferences. The Hollywood star, … The post Actress Susan Sarandon Says She’s Single and Open to Dating Any Gender appeared first on Star Observer…
June Marie Bennett, Who Played Iconic Barmaid ‘Shirl’ in Priscilla, Has Sadly Passed Away
June Marie Bennett — a Broken Hill celebrity, longtime LGBTQIA+ advocate and icon, and a sparkling Australian entertainer — has sadly passed away. Bennett become a local and national celebrity … The post June Marie Bennett, Who Played Iconic Barmaid ‘Shirl’ in Priscilla, Has Sadly Passed Away appeared first on Star Observer…
Africa’s Anglican prelates say Archbishop Welby’s resignation is warning on abuse
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — African Anglican leaders’ response to Welby’s resignation has been complicated by conflicts with the archbishop over LGBTQ inclusion. The post Africa’s Anglican prelates say Archbishop Welby’s resignation is warning on abuse appeared first on RNS…