Elliot Page tells Oprah his life has changed since coming out as trans
In his first TV interview since coming out as transgender, Elliot Page has told Oprah about the joy he’s experienced living authentically.
Uganda passes new anti-homosexuality law to further criminalise gay people
The Parliament of Uganda has passed a new anti-gay bill that tightens the country’s existing ban on sex between people of the same sex.
Hate crimes crisis | Promising LGBTIQ+ chef Phelokazi Mqathana murdered
Phelokazi Mqathana, an aspiring young chef, is the latest LGBTIQ+ person murdered in a wave of hate crime violence gripping South Africa.
Gay refugees denied asylum by Home Affairs bigotry – report
A new report confirms that LGBT refugees are being denied asylum in South Africa despite being “eligible for protection under international and domestic law”.
Hate crime crisis | Lucky Motshabi is 7th LGBTIQ+ person murdered
The LGBTIQ+ hate crime body count continues to rise with the brutal murder of 31-year-old Lucky Motshabi in Limpopo.
US | More bi and gay teen boys coming out than before
Bisexual and gay teen boys in the US are far more comfortable being open about their sexuality compared to those in previous generations.
Switzerland to vote on reversing same-sex marriage law
Switzerland, viewed as one of the world’s most socially progressive nations, is set to vote on reversing recent same-sex marriage legislation.
Shenay O’Brien imagines a world without LGBTIQA+ hate
Singer Shenay O’Brien is speaking out against LGBTIQA+ hate through music, releasing a powerful cover of John Lennon’s iconic 1971 song Imagine.
Anzio Jacobs | No cause for celebration, we are not all free
Anzio Jacobs writes that actions like Monday’s LGBTQIA+ hate crimes protest need to be fueled by a willingness for ALL of us to participate.
Siya Khumalo | LGBTI People Are Already Being Killed Over B-BBEE — But Do We Realize This?
Corruption and the murders of LGBTI people are connected and can be addressed using B-BBEE to challenge hegemonic power, writes Siya Khumalo.