North America Trailblazing NBA star Jason Collins - the sport's first openly gay player - diagnosed with brain tumour Jason Collins, the former NBA star who made history as the league’s first openly gay active player, is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, his family has confirmed. The 46-year-old, who played 13 seasons in the NBA from 2001 to 2014, is being supported by loved ones and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Charlie Kirk: A legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent figure in the American conservative movement, was fatally shot during a live event at Utah Valley University on 10 September. His death has reignited scrutiny over his controversial political stances, particularly his outspoken opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Trans teen volleyballer AB Hernandez: “I Just Want to Play.” AB Hernandez, a trans high school volleyball player from Jurupa Valley High School, has spoken out publicly for the first time amid a growing political and cultural storm surrounding her participation in girls’ sports. In an emotional interview with CBS Los Angeles, Hernandez addressed the backlash she has faced from By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: Devon Michael Sedrick discusses living on a boat, his love for doughnuts and his upcoming Fifty One Fifty album "I’m just grateful that I live in a time when I can be out, open and honest about it. " By Dale Melita • 5 min read
North America Trump administration seeks to ban trans people from owning firearms A controversial proposal, seeking to bar transgender Americans from owning firearms by classifying gender dysphoria as a disqualifying mental health condition, reportedly under consideration by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has sparked fierce backlash across the political spectrum and among civil rights advocates. The idea emerged following By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Trans flag creator Monica Helms to flee United States amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ hostility Monica Helms, the U.S. Navy veteran and creator of the iconic trans pride flag, has announced plans to leave the United States, citing escalating anti-LGBTQ+ persecution as the driving force behind her decision. Helms, 74, who designed the pink, white, and blue flag in 1999, currently resides in Georgia By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Roanoke mourns the loss of drag king Blake Sturm with candlelight vigils and tributes Roanoke in Virginia is mourning the loss of Blake Sturm, a vibrant member of the LGBTQ+ community, whose body was discovered outside his home earlier this week. Blake, 25, had been reported missing on 30 August and was found deceased on Tuesday, 2 September. Police have stated that the death By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Bobby Newberry releases heartfelt new single Feelin’ dedicated to his late husband "I know he would want me to release music again. This song is for him-and for everyone who’s ever felt that kind of love.”🥹 By Dale Melita • 3 min read
North America Greg Kelly claims Disney Channel is 'brainwashing' children into LGBTQ identities Newsmax host Greg Kelly has sparked controversy with his recent remarks accusing the Disney Channel of "brainwashing" children into identifying as LGBTQ. Speaking on his show, Kelly alleged that Disney executives are deliberately embedding LGBTQ themes into children's programming as part of a wider ideological agenda. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Rand Paul faces backlash after saying gay official had “no business being in government” due to his “lifestyle” Republican US Senator Rand Paul has come under fire for remarks targeting Dr Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who recently resigned amid sweeping changes under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Speaking to reporters earlier this week, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Black queer writer Roxane Gay honoured with prestigious literary award Acclaimed Black queer writer Roxane Gay is set to receive the 2025 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, a lifetime achievement honour presented by the National Book Foundation. The award will be formally bestowed at the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner on 19 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Olympic legend and gay icon Greg Louganis joins celebrity exodus from the United States Greg Louganis, one of the most decorated Olympic divers in history and a revered LGBTQ+ icon, has officially left the United States, joining a growing wave of celebrities seeking new beginnings abroad. The 65-year-old athlete and activist recently relocated to Panama, marking a significant personal and symbolic shift in his By Graham Robson • 1 min read
