Defeat for many culture war ‘extremists’ who tried to take control of school boards and lost to liberal, union-backed candidates
Many right-wing candidates lost school board elections in Illinois and Wisconsin despite book banning and anti-LGBTQ+ policies being hot topics…
Beloved Catholic Priest And Outspoken LGBT Ally Father Bob Maguire Dies Aged 88
Father Bob Maguire, Melbourne-based Catholic priest and an outspoken ally of Australia’s LGBTQI community, has died at the age of 88. Fr Bob, who described himself on his Twitter handle … The post Beloved Catholic Priest And Outspoken LGBT Ally Father Bob Maguire Dies Aged 88 appeared first on Star Observer…
Tension Builds in Transgender Policy Debate in Montana
Two transgender lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for LGBTQ-friendly policies in a conservative state, but tensions are running high as the legislative session nears its end…
Billboards Roast Tennessee Governor, Republicans on Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
A Tennessee resident puts up signs across the state condemning Bill Lee and state GOP legislators.
Report On New Law To Ban Religious Schools From Discriminating Against LGBT Students Delayed
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on legal reforms to ban religious schools from sacking teachers or expelling students for being LGBTQI is likely to come only by the end … The post Report On New Law To Ban Religious Schools From Discriminating Against LGBT Students Delayed appeared first on Star Observer…
How Ramadan ‘safe spaces’ are changing lives among celebrating LGBTIQ+ Muslims
For Muslims across the world, Ramadan is a month of reflection, congregation and faith. However, for LGBTQI+ Muslims, it can represent a time of exclusion, self-doubt and humiliation, which a growing Melbourne community group is striving to end…
Leak Reveals Surging Calls for Terrorism Against Americans
Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily BeastTerrorist organizations and domestic violent extremists have upped their online threats against certain groups of Americans and critical infrastructure in recent weeks, according to an intelligence memorandum from the Department of Homeland Security obtained by The Daily Beast.The calls for attacks have specifically targeted the LGBTQIA+...
Right-wing groups force voting delays at World Zionist Congress amid sparring over resolutions
Delegations move to slow passage of motions that criticize government’s judicial overhaul, support LGBTQ Jews; votes to take place online next week…
Bonding on the wall: How climbing became a favorite hobby among queer women in China
Indoor climbing has exploded in popularity among young professionals in China, especially among women and LGBTQ communities. We asked two queer women to share their experiences on and off the wall…