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June 2, 2022

Elliot Page reveals terrifying encounter with ‘big dude’ who threatened to kill him and shouted vile slurs

Elliot Page has opened up about an appalling encounter with a “big dude” who shouted vile slurs and threatened to kill him. Elliot Page said he was crossing the road at Los Angeles’ iconic Sunset Boulevard when a “big dude” started screaming at him. “This really big dude, less than an arm’s length away, was …...

June 2, 2022

China loosens restrictions on gender-affirming surgery – but many trans people are still shut out

More trans people in China will be able to access gender-affirming surgery and legal recognition under new rules. The National Health Commission in China published new guidelines on 20 April which lower the age requirement for gender-affirming surgery from 20 to 18. It also drops a requirement that people undergoing such...

June 2, 2022

Vans releases its rainbow-infused footwear and apparel collection to celebrate Pride Month

Vans has released its Pride collection and is donating $200,000 to three LGBTQ+ organisaitons. The popular brand has launched its much-anticipated Pride range, which features apparel and shoes. The “Together As Ourselves” collection features classic slip-on Vans, lace-up Old Skool Vans, t-shirts, tote bags and...

June 2, 2022

Record number of Americans back same-sex marriage as Supreme Court fears grow

Support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high in the US, according to new polling. Seventy-one per cent of Americans said they support same-sex marriage in Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs poll, released Wednesday (1 June). This is one percentage point more than last year, and the highest level of...

June 2, 2022

Families sue Utah over hateful, unscientific ban on trans women and girls competing in sports

Two supportive families of trans youth are suing Utah after Republican lawmakers approved legislation banning trans girls from competing in school sports. The families have alleged that House Bill 11 (HB 11) – which was passed into law in March despite governor Spencer Cox’s veto – violates multiple provisions of the Utah...

June 2, 2022

Sarah Michelle Gellar gives masterclass in raising kids to live as their truest selves

Sarah Michelle Gellar has explained how is raising her children to live as their fullest, truest selves. In an interview with People magazine, Gellar spoke about the importance of “teaching the next generation” about LGBTQ+ groups and how that can further build acceptance. The mother-of-two said she regularly...

June 2, 2022

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi thinks he ‘comes off as very gay’

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi has said that “he comes off gay”. In an interview with Wired the award-winning filmmaker also said that people often assumed that he’s queer, making reference to his eclectic fashion sense and playing characters that have an edge of camp. Waititi played a camp and...

June 2, 2022

Amber Heard issues ‘heartbroken’ statement after losing Johnny Depp case and confirms she’ll appeal

Amber Heard is planning to appeal the verdict in Johnny Depp’s defamation case against her, after a jury ruled in his favour on Wednesday (1 June). Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed in which she discussed being a victim of abuse. Although she did not name Depp, …...

June 2, 2022

Elliot Page shares ‘biggest joy’ since coming out as trans: ‘It’s indescribable’

Elliot Page has opened up about everything from the lessons he learned from transitioning to encountering bullying as a kid in an expansive essay. The Umbrella Academy star penned a lengthy, emotional article for Esquire’s summer issue in which they reflected on their journey since coming out as transgender in December...

June 2, 2022

Teacher accused of ‘grooming’ for showing kids loving same-sex families and picture of pregnant man

A North Carolina teacher has resigned amid a controversy over the use of LGBTQ-themed flashcards to teach inclusivity and colours in her preschool classroom. The preschool teacher, who has not been identified by the Wake County school system, resigned from Ballentine Elementary School in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina....