JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — (12-30-22) — Likud MK Amir Ohana becomes Israel's first ever openly Gay Knesset Speaker, following Netanyahu retaking the Prime Minister's office. Ohana thanked his husband, Alon, for supporting him during his first speech as Knesset Speaker on Thursday. Following a break early in the afternoon, the Knesset reconvened to make history by [...]
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — (11-28-22) — Benjamin Netanyahu draws concerns from western allies as he appoints Avi Maoz as deputy minister who will run a "Jewish identity" authority. By doing so, Netanyahu has given far-right parties unprecedented power within Israel's incoming ruling coalition. Mr Maoz described LGBTQ people as a threat to the family and has [...]
THESSALONIKI, GR — (11-27-22) — Modus Vivendi continues its massive Holiday Season marketing campaigns by releasing its 'Diagonal Line' Collection official commercial. "Looking for stylish and chic sportswear? You have a hard time finding a gym outfit? Do not worry! Diagonal Line is here to solve this problem once and for all! Get a workout [...]
MOSCOW, RU — (11-22-22) — Russia’s State Duma Committee on State Construction issued its recommendations on Monday, on a number of controversial amendments to an anti-LGBTQ propaganda bill adopted last month. The State Duma Committee rejected provisions that would introduce criminal liability for repeated violations of the law prohibiting the promotion of non-traditional sexual relations, [...]
KUALA LUMPUR, MY — (10-30-22) — Malaysia's Islamic religious police raided an LGBT Halloween party Saturday night, arresting people in the process for cross-dressing and allegedly encouraging illegal vices. The LGBT community continues to suffer discrimination and brutality with conservative attitudes chipping away at the Muslim-majority nation's one-time reputation for moderation and tolerance. Activist Numan [...]