Tag: LGBT

DeSantis Support of Florida Education Bill ‘Has Not Changed’ After Call From Disney CEO

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not changed his stance on a bill that prohibits discussions on sexuality for the state’s youngest students, despite a call from Disney CEO Bob Chapek expressing “disappointment and concern.” Officially titled “Parental Rights in Education,” House Bill 1557 would, in part, prevent public schools in Florida from encouraging classroom discussions…


Up To 10 Years in Jail For Suppression Of LGBITQ+, Vic Government

The Victorian government has made suppression of an LGBITQ+ individual a jailable offence in the state, after passing into law the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 on Feb.17. The new law(pdf),  means that anyone who attempts to convert or suppress the sexual orientation or gender identity of Victorian LGBTIQ+ members can face up to…


10 Years Jail Time For Suppression Of LGBITQ+, Vic Government

The Victorian government has made suppression of an LGBITQ+ individual a jailable offence in the state, after passing into law the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 on Feb.17. The new law(pdf),  means that anyone who attempts to convert or suppress the sexual orientation or gender identity of Victorian LGBTIQ+ members can face up to…


‘Hijacked by Ideology’: Girl Guides Fire WA CEO for Questioning Transgender Membership Policy

A former CEO of Girl Guides who was terminated for expressing her disapproval of the transgender policy says the traditional organisation has been “hijacked” by the transgender ideology and urges the institution to “wake up and realise what’s going on.” Karyn Lisignoli was dismissed by Girl Guides Western Australia (WA) in December, just over a week…


‘Hijacked by Ideology’: Girl Guides Fire Western Australia CEO for Questioning Transgender Membership Policy

A former CEO of Girl Guides who was terminated for expressing her disapproval of the transgender policy says the traditional organisation has been “hijacked” by the transgender ideology and urges the institution to “wake up and realise what’s going on.” Karyn Lisignoli was dismissed by Girl Guides Western Australia (WA) in December, just over a week…


Gender-Inclusive Language ‘Marginalises’ Women’s Humanity Health Experts Say

Changing words like ‘women’ and ‘mothers’ to gender-inclusive terms like ‘vagina owners’ or ‘birthers’ in medical research has the potential to dehumanise women and diminish the importance of the mother-child relationship, leading researchers have said. In an opinion article officially published in the journal Frontiers in Global Women’s Health on Feb. 7, 10 women’s health…


Embattled Principal Stands Down Amid Backlash Over Faith-Based Statement on Sexuality

The principal of an Australian Christian independent school mired in controversy over an enrolment contract affirming the school’s stance on gender and sexuality has stood down, saying he is “heartbroken.” Citipointe Christian College in Brisbane, Queensland has been the target of public criticism and two government-led probes in response to a contract it sent to…


Australian Christian School Revokes Statement on Gender, Sexuality Amid Heightened Pressure

An Australian Christian school has withdrawn its contract containing a declaration of faith on gender and sexuality amid two government probes and fierce criticism from the community and politicians, including the prime minister. Citipointe Christian College, in Brisbane, had sent a contract to parents last Friday which stated “the college will only enrol the student…


Fear That Protecting Religious Freedom Would Lead to Abuse Is ‘Wrong’: Expert

An expert on religion has rejected claims that the Australian government’s religious discrimination bill would lead to a “torrent of abuse,” saying instead that the concerns of its opponents were rather about drumming up fear and the result of cultural bias against religion. The comments come after LGBTQIA+ groups, business groups, and a number of…


Group Donates 7,000 LGBTQ-Affirming Books to LA County Elementary Schools

LOS ANGELES—Elementary school children in Los Angeles County will soon have access to books containing LGBTQ-affirming content in their public-school libraries, due to a donation from the nonprofit group Gender Nation. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) held a press conference Dec. 8 to “celebrate the donation” of 7,000 LGBTQ-affirming books donated to elementary…