During a White House event to mark Easter 2026, Trump’s “spiritual adviser”, televangelist Paula White-Cain, sparked controversy when she compared the deeply divisive president to none other than Jesus Christ. As reported by The Independent, White-Cain claimed Trump had ‘paid the price’ like Christ, being ‘betrayed and arrested and falsely accused’, and that he ‘rose […]
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To most people, it’s a simple shark toy. But to trans people, IKEA’s Blåhaj is a symbol and signifier of the transgender community. The polyester plushie, which is available online or in store for £22 ($28), has been a symbol of trans rights since about 2017. Its significance started on Tumblr, when users across the […]
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In Germany’s federal elections, held in February 2025, Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right organisation, received its highest number of votes ever, becoming the country’s second largest party. It was the first time since World War Two that a far-right party finished second in a national election in Germany. The AfD’s campaign was dominated by […]
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For the LGBTQ+ community, Easter – like many other holidays, to be fair – is a perfect opportunity to dress up, or strip down, and have fun. Easter may be synonymous with traditional religious celebration, but around the world, the holiday is also an opportunity to celebrate queer creativity, uniqueness and togetherness. Here are just […]
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