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Oceania

Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries
Human Rights

Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries

From Thailand and Namibia to Poland and the U.K., good news is on the horizon for queer and trans folk

By Rob Salerno
Our power ranking of all 14 seasons of ‘Drag Race’ that aired in 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

Our power ranking of all 14 seasons of ‘Drag Race’ that aired in 2023

From the lead-footed Belgians to the high-flying French, we rate the world in heels 

By Sam Franzini
‘Willow’ cancelled, historic Hanlan’s, Australia rallies, tracking celebrity allies and a Michigan librarian reads censors to filth
Xtra News Flash

‘Willow’ cancelled, historic Hanlan’s, Australia rallies, tracking celebrity allies and a Michigan librarian reads censors to filth

5 queer and trans news stories to follow: March 17

By Maddy Mahoney
Australia’s anti-LGBTQ+ prime minister just lost reelection
Politics

Australia’s anti-LGBTQ+ prime minister just lost reelection

Scott Morrison’s defeat by Labor’s Anthony Albanese could pave the way for better policies for LGBTQ+ Australians 

By Dika Ofoma
Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes
Politics

Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes

Conservative Scott Morrison said Australia’s proposed “Save Women’s Sports” bill is “terrific”

By Dwayne McBean
New Zealand bans conversion therapy after near-unanimous vote in parliament
Politics

New Zealand bans conversion therapy after near-unanimous vote in parliament

MPs share moving personal stories during debate over the new bill

By Nico Lang
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New Zealand passes law allowing trans people to correct birth certificates without surgery
Power

New Zealand passes law allowing trans people to correct birth certificates without surgery

The legislation reflects a “more accessible and inclusive process” for birth certificate corrections

By Nico Lang
Meet the Canada-based activists fighting the Australian refugee crisis from abroad
Activism

Meet the Canada-based activists fighting the Australian refugee crisis from abroad

Ads Up Canada brought together a group of Aussie ex-pats to help queer and trans refugees out of detention and into safe homes

By KC Hoard
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 2 recap: Aussie Snatch and Kiwi Snatch
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 2 recap: Aussie Snatch and Kiwi Snatch

It’s a rough day on the runway after a disappointing Snatch Game

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Why LGBT people should embrace Australia’s same-sex marriage vote
Opinion

Why LGBT people should embrace Australia’s same-sex marriage vote

There’s nothing to fear from a referendum that we don’t face in any other election

By Rob Salerno
Same-sex marriage illustrates how Canada got it right on rights
Opinion

Same-sex marriage illustrates how Canada got it right on rights

While it’s important to recognize the gaps in our struggle for equality, the moment we take our achievements for granted, we risk losing them

By Rob Salerno
The final bow with Dame Edna
Arts

The final bow with Dame Edna

Part 2 of our interview with the reluctant gay icon

By Jeremy Willard
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Tahiti

Paradise found in French Polynesia

By Andrew John Virtue Dobson
Donna Cridland hopes to take Welland for the Greens
Politics

Donna Cridland hopes to take Welland for the Greens

ONTARIO ELECTION / Out lesbian brings total to eight out queer candidates

By Rob Salerno
The Green Party isn’t scared of the tough issues
Politics

The Green Party isn’t scared of the tough issues

ONTARIO ELECTION / ‘Voting Green is never a wasted vote’: Daye

Daniel Dale drops lawsuit against Rob Ford after second apology
Toronto Diary

Daniel Dale drops lawsuit against Rob Ford after second apology

By Jeremy Feist
Daniel Dale moves forward with lawsuit against Rob Ford, despite ‘apology’
Toronto Diary

Daniel Dale moves forward with lawsuit against Rob Ford, despite ‘apology’

By Jeremy Feist
Australian PM Kevin Rudd comes out in support of gay marriage
Power

Australian PM Kevin Rudd comes out in support of gay marriage

Rudd hints at referendum or plebiscite if MPs not allowed free vote

By Brandon Matheson
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