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NZ First’s Gender Definition Bill aims to rewrite New Zealand law to define “woman” and “man” by birth sex, a move that would erase legal recognition for trans, non-binary, and intersex people. This piece breaks down what’s inside the bill, the politics behind it, and the community fightback rising to meet it.
In 2025, same-sex marriage in the U.S. is under renewed attack from conservative lawmakers, religious groups, and legal challenges. This guide breaks down the threats, the stakes for LGBTQ+ communities, and the concrete actions we can take to defend marriage equality and protect our families.
2025 has been a year of both progress and backlash for non-binary rights. From legal wins in Germany and Australia to disturbing rollbacks in the U.S., this global overview explores the good, the bad, and the ugly — and why the fight for recognition, dignity, and freedom is far from over.
Thailand just made history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage. It's a huge step for LGBTQ+ rights but the fight isn’t over. Here’s what it means for queer and gender-diverse folks around the world.
From his first day back in the White House in 2025, Donald Trump has used the language of “biological truth” to wage a federal war on trans existence—erasing legal recognition, censoring science and weaponising “common sense” to police bodies, identities and everyday life.