Gay Brisbane MP’s Proposal For LGBT Human Rights Commissioner Voted Down In Parliament
Out Gay Brisbane MP Stephen Bates’ motion asking the federal government to set up an LGBTQI Human Rights Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission … The post Gay Brisbane MP’s Proposal For LGBT Human Rights Commissioner Voted Down In Parliament appeared first on Star Observer…
Marriage is between man and woman, Singapore Catholic Church says, adding it respects dignity of LGBTQ people
Marriage is between man and woman, Singapore Catholic Church says, adding it respects dignity of LGBTQ people SINGAPORE – The Catholic Church in Singapore has reiterated its position that marriage is between a man and a woman but added that it respects the dignity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. In…
Prairie Pride: Advocates work to keep momentum going in Sask.
The Pride flag isn’t just about a temporary celebration — it’s a symbol of an ongoing, living commitment to LGBTQ2S+ people…
Haters Win! Melbourne’s Shrine Of Remembrance Cancels Rainbow Lights
The plans to light up the colonnades of Melbourne’s iconic landmark Shrine Of Remembrance in rainbow lights on Sunday evening to honour LGBTQI veterans was … The post Haters Win! Melbourne’s Shrine Of Remembrance Cancels Rainbow Lights appeared first on Star Observer…
7 K-Dramas That Challenge Stigmas In South Korea
Sometimes through the influence of Korean entertainment, there are times when various stigmas in South Korea are challenged. Whether it be stigmas about mental illness or stigmas relating to suicide, disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community, it is always encouraging to see K-dramas bringing these topics to light…
Archbishop offers to meet Sandi Toksvig after same-sex marriage stance criticism
Justin Welby said threats she and other LGBTQ+ people “have experienced in the name of Jesus Christ are a sin”…
Out and equal: LGBTQI advocate talks inclusivity in the business world
No citizen of Trinidad and Tobago – a rich, diverse, beautiful country with opportunities for all its citizens to thrive – should have to leave simply because they are different. This was the position of Allyn Shaw, an activist for inclusivity visiting from New York, and executive for Wells Fargo and Company…
These 6 countries demand that Netflix remove certain ‘offensive’ movies and shows
A six-nation council of Arab nations has issued a joint statement calling on Netflix to remove certain “offensive” titles on the streaming service. An action that, while it didn’t specify which Netflix titles it was targeting, nevertheless seemed aimed at ones that depict gay and lesbian relationships…
Florida school board votes down recognizing LGBTQ+ month
The school board in Florida’s largest district won’t recognize October as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer History month. It would have included a measure to teach 12th graders about two Supreme Court cases affecting the LGBTQ community. It also…