Category: LGBTQ Rights

Articles Culture Future Sound Asia Good Vibes Festival LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ ally Malaysia Matty Healy Music News The 1975

Malaysian music festival orders The 1975 to pay $2.6 million fine over same-sex kiss

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The organisers of Good Vibes Festival have demanded The 1975 to pay a multi-million dollar fine following their controversial performance. Back in July, the British band performed at the popular festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  During their set, Healy caused a stir among attendees and government officials after he slammed the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws.  “I made a mistake. When we were booking shows, I wasn’t looking into it. I don’t see the f***ing point, right? I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then…

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Articles Culture Drag Ban Drag Shows Drag Story Time LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life Montana News

Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana’s archaic anti-drag ban

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In a small win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily stopped Montana’s anti-drag ban.  On 22 May, Republican governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 359 into law, which banned drag performers from reading to children in public schools and libraries. Like similar laws in Tennessee and Florida, the harmful legislation also targeted drag shows by banning “sexually oriented shows” or obscene performances on public property where children may be present.  On 6 July, a trans woman, a teacher, and the owners of a local bookstore filed a lawsuit…

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Articles Culture Jamie Lee Curtis LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News News Ruby Trans Rights

Jamie Lee Curtis supports her trans daughter Ruby with a powerful statement

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Jamie Lee Curtis showed support for her trans daughter Ruby during a recent interview on MSNBC. Over the last few years, the Halloween Ends star has fiercely advocated for her daughter, who came out in 2020. From officiating Ruby’s wedding to her partner Kynthia to calling out bigot politicians peddling anti-trans legislation, Curtis has used her platform to support her daughter and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. In a recent interview on Morning Joe, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star gave further insight into her relationship with Ruby…

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Articles Culture LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News North Carolina Roy Cooper

North Carolina governor Roy Cooper vetoes three archaic anti-LGBTQ+ bills

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North Carolina governor Roy Cooper has vetoed three harmful anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Over the last few years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals. From numerous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills to the array of anti-trans bans regarding sports and gender-affirming care, the hate towards the community has taken over the political landscape. Fortunately some political figures – like North Carolina governor Roy Cooper – have used their power to fight back against the rise of anti-trans rhetoric and legislation. On 6 July, the Democrat official announced his veto…

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Articles Black Eyed Peas Culture LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ Allyship LGBTQ+ News Music News poland Rainbow Armbands

Black Eyed Peas reflect on wearing rainbow armbands during their NYE show in Poland

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The Black Eyed Peas have opened up about supporting the LGBTQ+ community during their controversial NYE performance in Poland. Back in December, the Grammy-winning group performed at the mountain resort of Zakopane for TVP’s New Year’s Eve of Dreams special. During their extensive performance, which 8.3 million people across Poland viewed, the threesome wore rainbow armbands to signify their allyship with the LGBTQ+ community.  In addition to their act of solidarity, the group also dedicated their hit track Where Is The Love to “unity” before highlighting other marginalised communities.  Unfortunately,…

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Articles Bud Light Culture Dylan Mulvaney LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Transphobia

Dylan Mulvaney addresses hateful Bud Light backlash: “I’ve been scared to leave my house”

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Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney has broken her silence after receiving hateful backlash from conservative critics.  Back in April, the beloved TikTok star took to her Instagram to promote Bud Light’s March Madness contest whilst simultaneously celebrating her first year living as a woman. While many of her fans celebrated the wholesome partnership, conservative individuals and some Republican public figures announced their boycott of the popular beer while spewing harmful anti-trans rhetoric. In response to the bigot-led backlash, Bud Light CEO Brendan Whitworth released a blanket statement that refrained from calling out the…

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Arizona Articles Culture Katie Hobbs LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Trans Rights

Arizona governor Katie Hobbs vetoes archaic anti-trans bathroom bill

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Arizona governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a harmful anti-trans bathroom bill. Over the last few years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals. Since the start of 2023, over 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced across 48 states. According to American Civil Liberties Union, Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho have already passed laws banning trans people from life-saving health care, sports participation, and using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity. Fortunately, some political officials have used their power to fight back against the rise of…

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Articles Culture Gender-affirming care LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life Maryland News Trans healthcare Trans Rights Wes Moore

Maryland governor signs trans-inclusive order protecting gender-affirming care

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In a major win for trans rights, Maryland governor Wes Moore has signed an order protecting gender-affirming care.  In recent years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals across the United States.  Since the start of 2023, over 300 anti-trans bills have been introduced across 43 states.  According to Track Trans Legislation, Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah and Wyoming have already passed laws banning trans people from life-saving health care, sports participation, and using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity.  While right-wing lawmakers show no signs of slowing down their…

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Articles Bill Lee Culture Drag Ban Judge Thomas Parker LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Tennessee

Federal judge rules Tennessee’s drag ban as “unconstitutionally vague and overbroad”

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In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, a Tennessee judge has thrown out the state’s archaic drag ban.  Back in March, Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 (Adult Entertainment Act) into law, making it the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. However a day before the archaic law was set to go into effect, Judge Thomas Parker issued a 14-day temporary order blocking the legislation –which was in response to the LGBTQ+ theatre group, Friends of George’s, lawsuit against the state.  “The United States Constitution –…

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Articles Book ban Escambia County School District Florida LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News PEN America Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House and PEN America sue Florida school district over archaic book ban

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Penguin Random House and various LGBTQ+ advocates have taken legal action against a Florida school district due to its book bans.  Over the last few years, right-winged lawmakers from various states – including Florida, Texas, and Utah – have used their power to ban books with LGBTQ+ content and themes regarding race and diversity.  According to PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans, the first half of the 2022-2023 school year had “1,477 instances of individual books banned, affecting 874 unique titles.”  While conservative lawmakers are showing no signs of slowing…

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