The Netherlands Celebrates 20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage!
At midnight, on April 1st, 2001, The Netherlands wed four gay couples, officially legalizing gay marriage in the country. The…
Lizzo and Others Condemn Texas Officials for Their Anti-Trans and Anti-Abortion Policies
At the popular South by Southwest festival (SXSW) over the weekend, singer Lizzo took the mic to condemn Texas officials…
Indonesia Passes Code That Bans Sex Outside of Marriage. Tourists Beware!
Lawmakers in Indonesia passed a new criminal code this Tuesday that criminalizes sex outside of marriage. Punishment for violations of…
Texas Church Launches Program to Fund Gender-Affirming Healthcare
After legislation was passed in Texas curtailing access to gender-affirming care for trans youth, the Galileo Church in Fort Worth…
Celebrate Black History Month By Remembering James Baldwin
There are many Black historical figures who help changed the social and the political landscape in the U.S., and many…
Namibia Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relationships
As much of Africa remains staunchly opposed to allowing same-sex couples the rights afforded to straight couples, Namibia has recently…
Scotland Becomes First Country to Require LGBTQ Curriculum in Schools
Scotland has just announced that teaching LGBTQ+ history will become compulsory in the country’s curriculum for schools. The move makes…
Brooklyn Public Library Is Giving Free Membership to Teens Nationwide to Fight Censorship
In order to help young people discover new books, diverse voices, and topics that might pertain to them, the Brooklyn…
Taiwan Grants Same-Sex Couples the Right to Adoption
Taiwan has asserted its status as one of Asia’s most progressive countries after granting same-sex couples the right to adopt…
U.S. Drops Uganda And Other Nations From Trade Pact Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws
President Joe Biden dropped Uganda and three other African countries from a major trade pact on Monday due to “gross…
Discrimination Can Increase Cancer Risk for LGBTQ+ People
A new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that “minority stress” experienced by LGBTQ+ people can lead…
LGBTQ History Now a Requirement in Illinois Schools
Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, public schools in Illinois will be required to teach a new history curriculum that…
Legal Aid Society Calls on NYC Mayor to Rescind Appointment of Known Homophobe
The Legal Aid Society, a New York-based nonprofit that seeks to ensure that residents are not denied their right to equal…
When Will More Monkeypox Vaccine Be Available?
According to the Washington Post, despite the announcement of hundreds of thousands of additional monkeypox vaccines arriving in the United…
World Bank Stops Funding Uganda After Passage of Oppressive Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
The World Bank has decided to cut new lending to the Ugandan government following the passage of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act…
Countries Passing Anti-LGBTQ Laws Are Impeding The Fight Against AIDS
A senior UN official has announced that anti-LGBTQ laws are impeding the fight against AIDS by preventing people from accessing…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Joe Biden With $15 Million Swing State Campaign
Renowned LGBTQ+ advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has recently announced a $15 million effort to help incumbent Joe…
Paris to Declare Itself an “LGBTQ+ Zone of Freedom”
Paris City Hall has announced a plan to officially declare Paris as an “LGBTQ+ Zone of Freedom“. The proposal is…
Greg Berlanti Stands Up Against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Last night, Greg Berlanti received the prestigious Norman Lear Lifetime Achievement Award for his tremendous contributions to Hollywood throughout the…
Barbados High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex
The highest court in Barbados has struck down the law that criminalized gay sex, making it the third Caribbean nation…
Meet Laphonza Butler, America’s First Black Lesbian Senator
Laphonza Butler has been appointed to join the U.S. Senate representing California, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ United States Senator…
Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
In a historic win for the LGBTQ+ world community, Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first Orthodox Christian country…
Celebrate Pride All Year!
Though a majority of the U.S.’s most popular Pride celebrations took place in June, the fun continues both domestically and…
110 Cities Achieve Perfect 100 Score in HRC’s Equality Index
On the state level, 2021 has been a devastating year for the LGBTQ community, with numerous bigoted laws being passed…
Canada Ends Blood Donation Ban for LGBTQ Canadians
Health Canada, the nation’s official health department, announced last week that it will be ending its ban on LGBTQ people…
Gay Congressman, Robert Garcia, Honors RuPaul on House Floor
In celebration of Pride Month, gay congressman for California’s 42nd congressional district, Robert Garcia, took to the house floor last…
Nine LGBTQ+ Candidates Win State Legislature Seats in Virginia
All nine LGBTQ+ candidates backed by the Victory Fund won state legislature seats in Virginia according the organization. One victorious…
FDA Proposes End To Gay Sperm Ban
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is drawing up a proposal to put an end to the rule that bans…
Same-Sex Couple Sues US State Department for Denying Their Daughter Citizenship
A same-sex couple in Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the US State Department with the help of LAMBDA Legal,…
Student Who Organized Protest Against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Suspended!
Jack Petocz, the student activist who organized Florida’s statewide school walkout over the state’s “don’t say gay” bill has been…