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24 August, 2024

What does it feel like to be a sexual minority in Hong Kong?

United States

Letters | True Christians would not preach hatred

Americas and the Caribbean

Colombia’s ‘webcam models’ slam abuse in online sex industry

United States

Trump vows to rid military of ‘transgender ideology’, build missile shield

The US president also signed orders reinstating troops dismissed for refusing to take Covid vaccines and extending a crackdown on diversity.

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US President Donald Trump salutes while inspecting the troops during his inauguration in Washington on January 20. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Who is Mariann Edgar Budde, the so-called ‘radical left hard line Trump hater’?

Budde previously criticised Trump in a New York Times article when he posed with a Bible – now she’s facing his ire after issuing a public plea for him to be lenient with marginalised communities.

Cinema

Emilia Perez film leads Oscar nominations with 13 – read the full list here

Read on for the full list of Academy Award nominations, as well as analysis of the surprise (and not-so-surprise) choices.

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Celebrity Families

Meet Kerry Kennedy, RFK Jr’s sister, who isn’t afraid to oppose him and Trump

The Democrat and Kamala Harris supporter has spoken out against her brother’s nomination for US Health Secretary, citing concerns about his stance on vaccines and other health issues.

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Kerry Kennedy is the sister of Robert F. Kennedy NJr, Donald Trump’s Health secretary pick. Photo: @kerrykennedyrfk/Instagram
Thailand

‘I do’ … at last: LGBTQ couples in Thailand marry as same-sex unions legalised

The new law allows couples aged 18 or above to marry regardless of their gender, and access to medical, inheritance and property rights.

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Thailand

Thailand’s same-sex marriage law takes effect

New law makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to recognise marriage equality 

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Trump calls Washington bishop ‘nasty’ after criticism from cathedral pulpit

The US president was forced to sit through a sermon by a bishop who begged him to have ‘mercy’ on gays and poor immigrants.

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US President Donald Trump stands near Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde as he attends the National Day of Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Robby Starbuck, the right-wing, anti-woke activist who took on Walmart

He claims that policies aiming to protect minority or marginalised groups are ‘evil’ and a ‘Trojan horse for pushing leftism’, and has successfully pressured major companies into reversing course.

Meet Robby Starbuck, the right-wing, anti-woke activist who successfully took on Walmart. Photo: @robbystarbuck/Instagram
Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Village People’s YMCA journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune

If Trump ‘does things to restrict LGBTQ rights, Village People will be the first to speak out’, band said after pre-inauguration rally show.

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Fame and celebrity

Why are the Village People playing Trump’s inauguration? Victor Willis knows

Disco group the Village People returned to the top of the music charts on the heels of Trump’s political comeback; now the group is playing America’s biggest stage on January 20, to the dismay of many.

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Hong Kong

How Hong Kong director Ray Yeung is changing LGBTQ representation in Asian film

The writer and filmmaker on his struggles, successes, failures, funding for LGBTQ movies and coming home to Hong Kong.

Director Ray Yeung Yaw-kae, at Broadway Cinematheque in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: from home decor trends to a ride through Vietnam

In this week’s PostMag, an antidote to Mocha Mousse, director Ray Yeung’s journey, the evolution of circus and a motorcycle odyssey.

Ray Yeung photographed at Broadway. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong minister defends failed legal bids challenging LGBTQ rights

Regina Ip asks justice minister Paul Lam whether officials will be held accountable for litigation expected to have ‘low success rate’.

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Donald Trump

Village People to perform at Trump inauguration, to dismay of gay activists

The group has previously clashed with the US president-elect over his use of their hit song YMCA, a tune long synonymous with gay pride.

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Hong Kong society

70% of Hongkongers in same-sex relationships want to get married: survey

Researchers urge government to take note of poll as deadline for devising official legal framework for same-sex partnerships nears.

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Authorities are formulating an official legal framework for same-sex partnerships, as demanded by the city’s highest court in September 2023. Photo: Felix Wong
Fame and celebrity

The rise, fall and return of millionaire YouTube make-up star James Charles

His life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but the 25-year-old is back with a new vegan beauty brand, while making his entry into the music world with 2 singles

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Mike Pence’s wife, Karen Pence – who just snubbed Donald Trump?

Mike Pence’s wife of 39 years caused controversy in 2019 by returning to teaching at a school that prohibited condoning either ‘homosexual or lesbian sexual activity’ or ‘transgender identity’.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Ines Rau, Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured trans Playboy model ex?

Of French-Algerian descent, martial arts enthusiast Ines Rau transitioned at 16, inspired by trailblazing transgender star Tula of Bond Girl fame ... now, her ascent to celebrity seems unstoppable.

Meet Ines Rau, the trans Playboy centrefold model who may’ve dated Kylian Mbappé. Photos: @supa_ines, @k.mbappe/Instagram
United States

‘Taken down and stripped’: Trump’s second term set to wipe government language

Experts predict a shift in government language, with references to diversity and other issues being removed or downplayed.

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Donald Trump’s second term may see drastic removal of climate change, LGBTQ, and immigration references from government websites, potentially reversing Biden’s policies. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Boosted by Chinese visitors, Thai tourism nears pre-Covid levels

Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Tommy Dorfman’s wife Elise Williams and are they getting a divorce?

Romeo + Juliet’s ‘prince of cats’ recently shared an Instagram carousel implying that she and Williams are on the outs; the private couple eloped in the autumn of 2023 after dating for nearly 3 years.

Russia

Russian man arrested for organising LGBTQ tours dies in custody

Men Travel agency director Andrei Kotov was charged last month with organising ‘extremist’ activities. Rights group said he died by suicide.

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LGBTQ activists wave flags during a rally in Moscow, Russia in July. On Sunday it was reported that a Russian man detained for organising LGBTQ travel tours had died in custody. Photo: AP
Thailand

LGBTQ rights, deepfake threats, falling fertility: Asia’s gender equality in 2024

In 2024, Asia’s gender equality landscape saw advancements in LGBTQ rights amid alarming rates of violence against women, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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An LGBTQ parade is held in Bangkok. Photo: Shutterstock
Fame and celebrity

Meet Denzel Washington’s film producer daughter Katia – who married a ballerina

Denzel’s daughter Katia just made a rare public appearance with her wife Colleen Wilson, who’s 193cm (6 ft 4 inches) tall – and fans can’t get enough of their sweet photos together.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jaymes Vaughan, the singer married to ‘Gay King of Xmas’ Jonathan Bennett

Vaughan built a career in the music industry, then gave it up to turn to reality TV, where he met his now-husband – he’s back with new music and has a song in his hubby’s new film.

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