Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ, Gallup survey finds
The percentage of U.S. adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual has continued to rise, hitting an all-time high of 9.3%, up from 7.6% in 2023, according to a Gallup report released Thursday.
Vancouver artist and activist Joe Average dead at age 67
Known for his colourful artwork and activism in the HIV/AIDS and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, Joe Average’s family said he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas Eve…
Biden Signs First Anti-LGBTQIA+ Federal Law In 20+ Years
Joe Biden has signed an a new act into law just before Christmas, barring military insurance from covering gender-affirming care for the children of service members. The provision is the … The post Biden Signs First Anti-LGBTQIA+ Federal Law In 20+ Years appeared first on Star Observer…Unitree Robotics’ humanoid robots sees orders surge after Spring Festival Gala performance
Demand for Unitree Robotics’ humanoid robots surged after their dance performance during the Spring Festival Gala on CCTV, a sales manager from Unitree told the Chinese media outlet Jiupai News on Tuesday. On Jan. 28, to celebrate China’s Lunar New Year, Unitree Robotics’ H1 model teamed up with real dancers to perform a traditional Yangge…
Hairy Mary’s First Birthday Bash
It’s hard to believe it’s been twelve months since Hairy Mary’s opened their doors on the Gold Coast last year, cementing themselves as the only full time LGBTQIA+ venue on … The post Hairy Mary’s First Birthday Bash appeared first on Star Observer…
Meet the first couples to wed as Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage
Thailand has long been known as a haven for LGBTQ+ communities. It is only the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, behind Taiwan in 2019 and Nepal in 2023…
VA bans gay pride flags in offices, staff cubicles, parking lots, storage areas and more
LGBTQ pride flags are banned at Veteran’s Administration facilities, according to a Wednesday memo posted by VA Secretary Douglas Collins…
Queer Books to Read this Black History Month, and More LGBTQ Book Links
Here’s all the latest queer book news and reviews from across the internet, including how to fight censorship of trans …
Indian LGBTQ Horror Film ‘Ummeed’ Boards Venice Alum Karan Tejpal, Heads to EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Karan Tejpal, whose debut “Stolen” (2023) premiered in Venice’s Horizon’s strand before screening at BFI London Film Festival, Zurich Film Festival, and SXSW Sydney, has boarded Indian psychological horror feature “Ummeed” (Hope). The project, selected for the Berlin European Film Market’s Fiction Toolbox Program at Berlinale 2025…