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Trump’s Revenge: President Trump Slashes Trans Rights on First Day:
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has issued a devastating executive order attacking the rights of transgender Americans.
Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp:
We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Dead But May Return:
The anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed in Ghana last year has been declared void by the country's new president, but it may resurface in the future.
The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”:
Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Alarm as Meta Drops Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech Policies:
Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Pledges to Crack Down on LGBTIQ+ Community:
In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
Transgender Woman in Brutal Hate Crime Attack in Tshwane Tavern:
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that's left her with physical and emotional scars.
JK Rowling Denies That Trans Children Exist (She’s Wrong):
Delving deeper into her transphobia, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked outrage by falsely claiming that trans children don't exist.
Johannesburg Man Recounts Grindr Gang Attack in Kempton Park:
A 22-year-old gay man from Johannesburg has recounted a harrowing experience of being targeted and robbed by Grindr Gang criminals.
The Year That Was: MambaOnline’s 15 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2024:
2024 was a year of both progress and tragedy for the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa. Here are our 15 most-read articles of the year.