Le Pen Urging Macron To Hold A French Referendum

With no political certainty and a threat of more street protests, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen urged President Emmanuel Macron to hold a referendum on key issues such as immigration. Le Pen suggested that by giving the French a direct vote might help break the current political deadlock.

A few days ago Macron appointed the centre-right Michel Barnier, a 73-year-old former foreign minister who acted as the European Union's Brexit negotiator, as prime minister, seeking to move forward after June-July snap elections that resulted in a hung parliament.

The Rise of Populist Governments in Europe

Silencing the nationalistic voices and suppressing conservative ideas in Europe is officially over.

For decades, political parties of all kinds joined forces to keep the hard-right far from the levers of power. Today, this strategy — known in France as a cordon sanitaire (or firewall) — is falling apart, as populist and nationalist parties grow in strength across the European Continent.

Serena Williams Owes Peninsula Paris An Apology

Did Serena Williams tried to use the trifecta of hate crime (female, black and parent) to put pressure on a French restaurant who denied her a tabke because they were fully reserved? Does Serena really think a high end and higher end restaurant in Paris isn't going to be full booked during the Olympics?

These questions emerged after the former Tennis star publicly accused a restaurant of denying her and her kids access last 5 August. She is currently situated in the French capital for the 2024 Olympics, along with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their kids: Alexis Olympia Jr., 6, and Adira River, 11 months.

Drag Performance Ruined the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The expected lavish displays during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics was mored with controversy and caused fury among the populist and religious everywhere, with critics especially unhappy about an apparent depiction of the Last Supper featuring drag performers.

A fashion show at the ceremony included a scene that resembled a modern re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, French actor and singer Philippe Katerine appeared as the Greek god Dionysus, painted blue and wearing little more than a bunch of flowers covering his modesty.

Paris 2024 Organizing Committee President: "Focus on Games, Not Politics"

The president of the Paris 2024 organising committee, Tony Estanguet, was asked if the stated values of Paris 2024 and its motto - "Open Games" - were in line with the anti-immigration and nationalist agenda of the National Rally (RN) party, which led the polls in France's parliamentary elections last weekend.

"Now we are in the final phase... I want us to respect this great democratic moment and we must stay in our place so that the French can enjoy these Games that they are so eager to see," he told reporters during a visit to the Olympic Village, distancing himself from the controversy just days before the second round of his country's election.

France Court Ruled Against Unhygienic Burkini

The top administrative court of France has just ruled against allowing body-covering "burkini" swimwear in public pools for religious reasons, arguing that it violates the principle of government neutrality toward religion.

While worn by only a small number of people in France, the head-to-ankle burkini draws intense political debate in the country.

Japan's Ban on Same Sex Marriage Was Ruled Constitutional

Japanese has a reason to celebrate last 19 June after their court ruled that the country's ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution. The court also rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated.

The Osaka District Court ruling is the second decision on the issue, and disagrees with a ruling last year by a Sapporo court that found the ban on same-sex marriages unconstitutional. It underscores how divisive the issue remains in Japan, the only member of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations that does not recognize same-sex unions.

Italians Celebrate Non-Passage of "Zan Bill"

The heroic decision of Italy's upper house was magnified by a video showing different political parties united to cheer and applaud after the parliament rejected an anti-LGBTQ violence and discrimination bill. It was a surreal event celebrated by most Italians, with some shedding tears of joy, expecting a profound hope for the future.

The lawmakers in Italy’s upper house of senate overwhelmingly trashed the bill that would have criminalised violence and hate speech against LGBTQ and disabled people, in a blow to the country’s fight against discrimination.

Johnny Depp Clearly Explained Why Many Hate The "Cancel Culture"

Popular actor Johnny Depp explained that what happened to him amid his very public battle with ex-wife Amber Heard is an "injustice." Speaking to press in Spain, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star slammed cancel culture and issued a warning that "no one is safe" in our current climate.

"It's so far out of hand now that I can promise you that no one is safe. Not one of you. No one out that door," he said last 22 September at the San Sebastian Film Festival, per Deadline.

Queen Charlotte's Ball Is A Popular And Exclusive Event for "Normal" Debutante

Queen Charlotte's Ball, is a famous event steeped in over two hundred years worth of history. On 12 September, the Ball will witness the debute of 22 female debutantes.

Once the "most important ball of the social calendar," the annual event will take place at One Whitehall Place, a "prestigious" wedding venue along the River Thames.

Japan’s Supreme Court Transgender Ruling Favors The Majority

Last January, Japan's Supreme Court finally ruled that the country’s law requiring that transgender people be sterilized to obtain documents reflecting their gender identity was constitutional. The ruling was big victory for conservative majority and a a blow to twisted beliefs of the plaintiff, a trans man who does not want sterilization surgery.

In Japan, transgender people who seek a legal gender change must appeal to a family court under the Gender Identity Disorder Special Cases Act. When the law was enacted in 2004, it represented a watershed moment in Japan, opening up public discussion on sexual and gender minority issues. The law's procedure require applicants to be single and without children under 20, undergo a psychiatric evaluation to receive a diagnosis of "Gender Identity Disorder" (GID), and be sterilized.

A Political Art Show That Defies "Cancel Culture"

An exhibition at a Polish state museum opening Friday features the works of provocative artists in what organizers describe as a celebration of free speech, and a challenge to political correctness and "cancel culture" on the political left.

"Political Art," which features the works of nearly 30 artists, is the second exhibition at the Ujazdowski Castle Center for Contemporary Art under director Piotr Bernatowicz, who was appointed by Poland's populist conservative ruling party in 2019.

Japan's "Rising Sun" Not Welcomed By Many Asian Olympians

Most Japanese considers the "rising sun" flag part of their history. However, some in the two Koreas, China, Philippines and other Asian countries say the flag is a reminder of Japan’s wartime atrocities, and is comparable to the Nazi swastika.

That's why the flag has created anger at the Olympics, with some of the host nation's neighbors calling for it to be banned during the Tokyo Games.

LGBT-Free Zones In Poland Are Expanding Fast

About 100 Polish municipal or local governments have now proclaimed themselves to be "free from LGBTI ideology" and the numbers continue to grow this year. Local authorities in these areas pledge to refrain from acts that encourage promotion and must avoid providing financial assistance to NGOs working to promote aberrant sexual behavior.

The map covering an area greater than the size of Hungary is expanding even after the dictatorial and unelected European Parliament passed a resolution that strongly condemned the concept of LGBT-free zones last December 2019.

Court Ruled: Gender in British Passport Either Male And Female Only

A British court last 10 March ruled out adding a third option on passports for people who are confuse and mentally unstable to identify as male nor female following a lengthy legal battle. The decision says that the existing policy was lawful.

The Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the Home Office, or interior ministry, in a case brought by Christie Elan-Cane, who identifies as "non-gendered", and said current passport rules do not constitute a human rights breach.

Singapore Voided Marriage After Sex Change

Singapore is still and will always will be a champion of marriage between a man and a woman voided despite what the left and progressive claim that the small Asian country is accommodating the LGBT demands.

As a stark example for everyone who are still blinded by the farce offered same-sex union, Singapore voided the marriage of the couple after the husband underwent a sex change operation because it contravened the city-state's laws.

The Women Warriors of Dahomey Are Not Lesbians

Lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBTs) groups are once again sowing seeds of confusions and misinformation. This time they are trying to convince themselves that the warrior women of Dahomey as lesbians that marry other female warriors.

Are these claims true or have any semblance of truth to it? Let us examine the available references to the only thoroughly documented amazons in world history.

Massive Crowd Gathered in Mexico To Protest Same-Sex Marriage

Thousands upon thousands of marchers and protesters were mobilized last 10 September to protest against gay marriage, challenging President Enrique Peña Nieto's proposal to recognize same-sex marriage throughout the traditionally conservative country.

The marches were called by the National Front for the Family, a coalition of civil society organizations and various religious groups, and continued throughout the day from Mexico’s far north to the Yucatan peninsula.

German Nationalists Are Consolidating Their Powers

After declaring that there is no place for Islam in Germany, a surging nationalist party has sharpened its rhetoric against prominent Islamic groups and suggested limiting the religious freedom of the more than 4 million Muslims in the country.

Senior members of Alternative for Germany cut short a meeting recently with the Central Council of Muslims, accusing the group of failing to renounce religious beliefs that aimed to subdue the Europeans using any means necessary, including violent ones.

UK's Broken Rainbow is Broke

Most of the development funds are funneled to cater to women, especially those that are victims of domestic abuse. These biologically classified women are considered the most marginalized sector in society aside from children because they usually have nowhere to turn in times of crisis.

The worlds recognizes the plight of these women and knows that, given the limited resources available, they better sped it on those who really need it than on the fancy whims of many lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender communities and their imaginary need for support.