United Methodist Church Rescinds Gay Clergy Ban
The United Methodist Church has reversed a ban that prohibited LGBTQ people from being ordained and practicing as clergy. The…
LGBTQ+ Faculty Are Leaving Universities Over Anti-DEI Laws
A new report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law has revealed the challenges LGBTQ+ faculty are facing…
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…
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…
Germany Passes Bill Allowing Trans People To Easily Change Their Gender
Last week, the German Parliament voted to pass a new law that allows trans people to easily change their legal…
Kansas Bill Will Censor All LGBTQ+ Websites
A bill against the LGBTQ+ community has been proposed in Kansas to censor queer websites citing them as a danger…
Thailand Approves Landmark LGBTQ Marriage Equality Bill
Thailand has passed a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage, being the first Southeast Asian country to do so. According to…
Washington State Mandates Curriculum On LGBTQ+ History In Public Schools
Washington state has mandated that public schools begin teaching LGBTQ+ history. Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington signed a new law last…
MacKenzie Scott Donates Millions to LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott is donating millions to LGBTQ+ and progressive nonprofits in a continuation of her charitable donations through Yield Giving.…
Japan High Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
A high court in Japan has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, and called for the…
RuPaul To Promote Banned Books With The Rainbow Book Bus
Drag icon RuPaul announced his new partnership with a bookstore called Allstora to send a Rainbow Book Bus around the…
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Remembering LGBTQ+ Trailblazers And Allies
March is Women’s History Month and many women throughout history have paved the way for today’s LGBTQ+ community. Whether members…
Rail Europe Teams Up With The European LGBTQ+ Travel Alliance
The European LGBTQ+ Travel Alliance (ELTA) has partnered with Rail Europe to promote diversity and inclusivity in the travel industry. …
Ghana Passes Bill Criminalizing All LGBTQ+ People
Ghana’s parliament has unanimously passed a bill criminalizing all LGBTQ+ people. Once approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo, the bill will…
Staten Island LGBTQ+ Community Creates New Inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Though New York’s Staten Island has not fully decided to cast aside its antiquated exclusionary rules and welcome LGBTQ+ groups…
Is New Georgia Bill A License To Discriminate Based On Religious Freedom?
A new bill introduced last week in Georgia echoes similar legislation from nearly a decade ago, protecting religious rights and…
New Tennessee Law Targets Gay Marriage
A new Tennessee law signed by Gov. Bill Lee last week allowed public officials to refuse to perform marriages if…
Pope Francis Denounces ‘Hypocrisy’ Of Those Who Criticize LGBTQ Blessings
After receiving backlash for his historical decision to let the Catholic church bless same-sex marriages, Pope Francis is denouncing the…
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 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…
LGBTQ Events: The International Gay Polo Tournament April 4-6, 2024
The International Gay Polo Tournament (GPL) returns to Wellington, Florida for another year of awareness, inclusivity, and equality at the…
Pride March Returns to Mumbai
The Mumbai Pride march took place on February 3 to raise awareness for queer rights in India. The parade highlighted…
Survey Finds 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify As LGBTQ+
A new survey has found that more than one in four Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+.…
Several Gay Bars Raided In Seattle
Law enforcement raided several LGBTQ+ nightlife venues over the course of two evenings last weekend and are now facing backlash…
Where Caribbean Countries Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights
The Caribbean is known as a tropical paradise and plays host to sunny vacations for tourists year-round, but are countries…
California Introduces New Laws To Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
New California bills enacted on Jan. 1 include protections for LGBTQ+ youth. According to ABC, one of these laws requires…
Network of Extremist Groups Promote Anti-LGBTQ Disinformation
A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center has discovered a network of 60 organizations promoting anti-LGBTQ disinformation. The…
The Most LGBTQ-Welcoming Universities in the U.S.A.
Studying at university can be time consuming and expensive, so it’s important to feel comfortable, accepted and supported at the…
Cardinal From Ghana Encourages LGBTQ Acceptance
Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana told the BBC it’s time the country moves toward LGBTQ+ acceptance as Ghanaian Parliament begins…
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…