FACT CHECK: Did Trump Threaten To Terminate Federal Employees Who Wear LGBTQ-Themed Clothing?
An image shared on X purports to show a TRUTH Social statement from President Donald Trump threatening to fire federal employees who wear LGBTQ-themed clothing. What if they’re dancing to YMCA – or wearing guy liner @realDonaldTrump ? pic.twitter.com/ajuoSMhZ2N — India Willoughby (@IndiaWilloughby) March 5, 2025 Verdict: False The purported remark does not appear on Trump’s…
Qtopia Creates LGBTQIA+ Education Program For Rural and Regional Schools
Qtopia Sydney is launching its first-ever regional education road trip, bringing vital lessons on inclusion, advocacy, and self-expression to students in more than 20 schools across New South Wales. The … The post Qtopia Creates LGBTQIA+ Education Program For Rural and Regional Schools appeared first on Star Observer…
World’s Largest Survey On LGBTQIA+ Experiences of Sexual Violence Conducted By Aussie Uni
New research from UNSW is calling for more funding, support, and research in order to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual violence in LGBTQIA+ and Brotherboy and Sistergirl communities. … The post World’s Largest Survey On LGBTQIA+ Experiences of Sexual Violence Conducted By Aussie Uni appeared first on Star Observer…
Buffalo, N.Y., community mourns beloved gay couple killed in double homicide
Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto, who were well-known local artists and LGBTQ advocates, were found dead in their Buffalo, New York, home Tuesday.
Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania
Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania.
After Trump’s inauguration, a dramatic halt to LGBTQ+ research
Four months ago, Tara McKay, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, received an award from the National Institutes of Health recognizing her contributions to the field of LGBTQ+ health research. After President Donald Trump was inaugurated, the office that gave her that award — the Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office — was closed. …
Mardi Gras Film Festival 2025: Where LGBTQIA+ Cinema Shines
Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF) is back in 2025, with the 32nd iteration of the festival once again presented by Queer Screen. This beloved celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema offers Sydneysiders … The post Mardi Gras Film Festival 2025: Where LGBTQIA+ Cinema Shines appeared first on Star Observer…
Groups that combat sexual violence clash over how to handle Trump’s LGBTQ orders
RAINN and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center drew backlash from allies for removing content about transgender people from their websites.
Newsom condemned for ‘throwing trans people under bus’ after sports comment
Democratic California governor faces backlash after saying trans women playing in female sports was ‘deeply unfair’Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California believed to be eyeing a run for president in 2028, is facing fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ rights advocates after his suggestion that the participation of transgender women and girls in female sports was…