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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 05 > nfl-team-owner-donates-1-million-to-lgbtq-youth-charity

NFL Team Owner Donates $1 Million to LGBTQ+ Youth Charity

7+ hour, 49+ min ago  (374+ words) Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has reportedly donated $1 million to The Trevor Project. The contribution was made through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and was highlighted by former NFL player Carl Nassib, who came out as gay in…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 04 > former-uk-military-personnel-seek-justice-over-lgbtq-compensation-dispute

Former UK Military Personnel Seek Justice Over LGBTQ+ Compensation Dispute

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (608+ words) Two former members of the armed forces are taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence, arguing that they were unfairly denied proper compensation under the UK's scheme for LGBTQ+ veterans affected by the military ban. Mark Shephard and Steven…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > iranian-lgbtq-refugee-describes-torture-and-death-threats-before-fleeing-to-spain > ramtin-zigorat

YOUR EX - Ramtin Zigorat

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (63+ words) gayexpress. co. nz YOUR EXis New Zealand's only LGBTQ+ magazine and media. Our goal is to continuously inform, support and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community New Zealand-wide by delving into relevant people, stories and events. YOUR EXcelebrated its 32-year anniversary in…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > library-director-defies-order-to-move-lgbtq-books-in-tennessee

Library Director Defies Order to Move LGBTQ+ Books in Tennessee

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (354+ words) Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has drawn national attention after refusing to relocate more than 190 LGBTQ+-themed books from youth sections. In a letter sent to the library board on 18 March, James argued that…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > majority-of-americans-support-lgbtq-rights-new-survey-finds

Majority of Americans Support LGBTQ+ Rights, New Survey Finds

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (376+ words) A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) shows that support for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States remains strong overall, though sharply divided across political, religious and generational lines. The report, based on responses from more than…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > lgbtq-leaders-oppose-trumps-save-act-over-trans-rights-concerns

LGBTQ+ Leaders Oppose Trump's "SAVE' Act Over Trans Rights Concerns

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (502+ words) A coalition of LGBTQ+ and civil rights organisations is urging the US Senate to reject President Donald Trump's proposed SAVE America Act, warning the legislation could lead to the "targeting of transgender people" and restrict access to voting. The Safeguard…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > scouting-america-sues-lgbtq-travel-company-queer-scout-over-trademark-dispute

Scouting America Sues LGBTQ+ Travel Company "Queer Scout" Over Trademark Dispute

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (694+ words) Scouting America " the youth organisation formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America " has filed a lawsuit against an LGBTQ+ travel company, alleging trademark infringement and false association. The legal action targets Queer Scout, an Arizona-based travel firm that organises…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > controversy-erupts-over-australian-candidates-comments-on-lgbtq-people-and-feminism

Controversy Erupts Over Australian Candidate's Comments on LGBTQ+ People and Feminism

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (678+ words) A Liberal candidate contesting a seat in Adelaide's northern suburbs is facing criticism after a series of past comments about LGBTQ+ people, feminism and Islam resurfaced online. Carston Woodhouse, the Liberal candidate for the South Australian electorate of Wright, has…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 03 > african-mps-to-gather-in-ghana-for-anti-lgbtq-conference

African MPs to Gather in Ghana for Anti-LGBTQ+ Conference

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (538+ words) Lawmakers from Uganda and Ghana have met ahead of Ghana hosting a major conference of African MPs and faith leaders opposed to LGBTQ+ rights. Rights group Rightify Ghana has issued an alert about the planned gathering, which was confirmed by…...

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gayexpress. co. nz > 2026 > 02 > sri-lanka-withdraws-backing-for-lgbtq-tourism-after-religious-backlash

Sri Lanka Withdraws Backing for LGBTQ+ Tourism After Religious Backlash

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (620+ words) Sri Lankan authorities have withdrawn official backing for an LGBTQ+ tourism initiative following criticism from religious leaders and conservative groups. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) had previously endorsed a proposal from Equal Ground, an LGBT+ advocacy organisation, to…...