Despite still being several months away, the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is already embroiled in controversy, as Ireland’s broadcaster has threatened to withdraw from next year’s event if Israel is allowed to take part. RTÉ put out a statement on Thursday (11 September) warning it might take this action saying, “Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable […]
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A lawsuit has been filed by three California students over the inclusion of a transgender teammate on their high school track and volleyball teams. Filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California on Tuesday (9 September), the lawsuit has been brought by Madison McPherson, a former student at Jurupa Valley High […]
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Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was well known for his anti-LGBTQ+ stance prior to being fatally shot at a speaking event in Utah, including calling trans people a “throbbing middle finger to God”. Known for his gun rights advocacy as well as his anti-LGBTQ+ views, Kirk, 31, was holding one of his ‘Prove Me Wrong’ debate […]
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US congresswoman Sara Jacobs has caused “proud transphobe” Nancy Mace to blow up once again on the subject of trans people by stating that gender-affirming care can include procedures like filler and botox. On Wednesday (10 September) during a debate on the annual defense authorization bill, California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, the youngest member of California’s […]
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