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Toledo drag performer Sugar Vermonte announces congressional bid

Toledo drag performer Sugar Vermonte announces congressional bid

David Gedert, known on stage as Sugar Vermonte, a Toledo-based drag performer and business owner, has announced their candidacy for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, promising to shake up the political landscape. Gedert, 42, will stand as the Libertarian nominee against long-serving Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur and Republican challengers Derek

“The end of an era”: The Golden Cross, Wales' oldest gay bar, closes its doors

“The end of an era”: The Golden Cross, Wales' oldest gay bar, closes its doors

Cardiff LGBTQ+ venue, The Golden Cross, has closed its doors under its current management, marking the end of an era for Wales' oldest gay bar. The Grade‑II listed pub on Hayes Bridge Road held its final night on Saturday 3 January. Established in 1863 and operating as an

Man wearing makeup harassed and threatened for using men’s bathroom in shocking viral video

Man wearing makeup harassed and threatened for using men’s bathroom in shocking viral video

A disturbing video has gone viral showing a gay influencer being harassed and threatened with violence for using a men’s bathroom on New Year’s Eve. The footage, which has been viewed more than 13 million times on TikTok, captures Zachary Willmore, an influencer who documents his life as

Texas City Council cancels Arlington Pride after scrapping LGBTQ+ protections

Texas City Council cancels Arlington Pride after scrapping LGBTQ+ protections

A Texas city has cancelled its annual Pride celebration after the local council voted to repeal anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents, sparking anger among activists and community leaders. The Arlington City Council voted 5-4 in December to remove ordinances safeguarding sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment and city

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan has enacted a controversial law banning the dissemination of information deemed to promote “non-traditional sexual orientation”, drawing sharp criticism from international rights groups and comparisons to Russia’s notorious “gay propaganda” legislation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the bill on 30 December, with the amendments taking effect on 1 January.

Zohran Mamdani's historic NYC Mayoral swearing-in features trans icon Bernie Wagenblast

Zohran Mamdani's historic NYC Mayoral swearing-in features trans icon Bernie Wagenblast

New York City ushered in a new era on 1 January as Zohran Mamdani became the city’s 112th mayor - its youngest ever and first Muslim office-holder - during a ceremony marked by an unexpected yet iconic presence: Bernie Wagenblast, the celebrated trans voice of the city’s transport

Liverpool lights up to honour The Vivienne, who passed away one year ago

Liverpool lights up to honour The Vivienne, who passed away one year ago

Liverpool illuminated in green over the weekend to honour the memory of James Lee Williams - better known as The Vivienne - the trailblazing RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner who passed away tragically a year ago. To mark the first anniversary of Williams’s death on 3 January 2025,

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