South Korean Drag Queen Hurricane Kimchi Spreads Awareness
In South Korea, the queer community is still facing opposition when it comes to societal acceptance. Enter Heezy Yang. Yang,…
Connecticut Launches First Statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group
Connecticut has launched a new statewide LGBTQ+ group, Equality Connecticut, to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the state.…
Egyptian Police Use Dating Apps to Persecute LGBTQ People
In a new BBC documentary, journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin goes undercover to speak with members of Egypt’s highly persecuted LGBTQ+ community.…
New Jersey Non-Profit Creates Gender Affirming Healthcare Map
Garden State Equality, an Asbury Park-based nonprofit, created an interactive Affirming Healthcare Map to connect LGBTQ+ individuals to gender-affirming healthcare.…
Debut of Hogwarts Legacy Sparks Discussion of Transphobia
Hogwarts Legacy, an immersive role-playing game (RPG), made its public debut recently. The game’s presale numbers hit over 500,000, with…
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida Fires Aide Over Homophobic Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has fired a senior aide over homophobic remarks. Masayoshi Arai made comments about not wanting…
Spain Will Provide Paid Menstrual Leave and Expanded Abortion and Trans Rights
Spain has become the first country in Europe to offer paid menstrual leave, as well as expanded abortion and trans…
Kentucky Bill Will Ban Drag Shows
Kentucky lawmakers are tryin to pass a law that will require drag shows to be held at least 1000 ft…
New York Times Contributors & LGBTQ Groups Demand Change in Paper’s Coverage of Trans Issues
New York Times contributors and LGBTQ groups are demanding that the paper change how they cover Trans Issues. In a…
LGBTQ+ Groups Sue Utah for Ban on Gender Affirming Surgery
The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the ACLU of Utah are coming together in a lawsuit against Utah’s new…
Log Cabin Republicans Hire Self-Proclaimed Anti-Gay Influencer
The Log Cabin Republicans have shown how self-loathing they can be by hiring a notable anti-gay influencer as an ambassador…
Club Q in Colorado Springs Plans to Reopen After Deadly Mass Shooting
Three months after the deadly mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, the owners announced their plans to reopen…
Howard Bragman, LGBTQ+ Advocate, Dies at 66
Howard Bragman, a public relations master, and LGBTQ+ advocate has died from leukemia according to a journal entry from his…
Christina Aguilera, Jeremy Pope, Bad Bunny to be Honored at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles
Christina Aguilera, Jeremy Pope, and Bad Bunny will all be recognized at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles…
Gay Couples In India Begin Legal Battle for Marriage Equality
This March, India’s highest court will prepare to hear arguments on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. There are no laws…
Patrons of NYC Gay Bar Robbed Using Facial Recognition on Their Phones
New York City officials are encouraging patrons of gay bars to switch off the Face ID software on their phones…
11 States Have Introduced Bills Targeting Transgender Health Care in 2023
Since the start of 2023, over 11 states have introduced legislation limiting transgender health care. This comes after a wave…
LGBTQ+ Artists Sweep the Grammys
The 2023 Grammy award winners included a number of notable LGBTQ+ artists. From Sam Smith and Kim Petras to Steve…
FDA to Allow Gay and Bisexual Men to Donate Blood
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed removing the ban on blood donations from gay men, a policy long considered…
Colorado Baker Loses Appeal After Refusing to Make a Cake for a Transgender Customer
A Colorado baker lost an appeal this week, after refusing to make a cake for a transgender customer. The Colorado…
North Dakota Wants to Criminalize Drag Performances
A North Dakota house bill banning drag performances has advanced to the Senate, and the Human Rights Campaign is speaking…
Church of England Issues a Formal Apology to LGBT Community
Last Friday, the Church of England formally apologized for its treatment of the LGBTQ community. “The occasions on which you…
NCAA Transgender Athletes Rule Provokes Controversy
A recent protest outside of the NCAA Convention in San Antonio brought attention to their decision to include transgender athletes…
DJ Ellie Prohan Introduces First LGBTQ+ Hip-Hop Playlist on Apple Music
Ellie Prohan is a queer, U.K. DJ and promoter who is using her music knowledge and broad fanbase to combine…
NYC Law Student Missing and Feared Dead
An NYC law student has been reported missing after being in Hell’s Kitchen. Jordan Taylor, 29, a first-year law student…
Yeshiva University Says LGBTQ+ Student Club Violates Its Religious Rights
Yeshiva University’s longstanding fight with on-campus LGBTQ+ organizations come to a head. The New York State Supreme Court has ordered…
Federal Judge Allows Religious Universities to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students
A federal judge has ruled in favor of religious schools over a Title IX lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought forward…
Russian LGBT Network, Sphere Foundation, Makes a Comeback
In April 2022, a Russian court shut down the largest LGBTQ rights organization in the country. Now they’re back and…
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Increases Protections for LGBTQ+ Community
On her first day in office, Arizona governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order increasing protections for LGBTQ+ workers in…
UK Blocks Scotland’s Gender Recognition Law
The UK has blocked legislation that would allow trans people in Scotland to change their gender without a medical diagnosis.…