Lesbian Couple in Hong Kong Win Parental Status
A court in Hong Kong has decided in favor of a lesbian couple fighting for joint parental status over their…
Must-See LGBTQ+ and Feminist Films
Though there are some independent and big screen films that depict LGBTQ+ relationships and identities, or explore feminist ideas, we’ve…
Queer-Owned Fashion Brands for Fall 2023
The fall season is the perfect time to up your fashion game, and this year you can get intentional about…
NBC Reports Lesbian Bars Are Having a “Renaissance” for the First Time in Decades
After years of decline, a new article from NBC says lesbian bars are back and in the midst of a…
Lyft Will Now Let You Select Your Driver’s Gender
Ride sharing app Lyft has announced a new feature to be released in the coming months allowing people to request…
California Becomes First State to Declare a Transgender History Month
California’s State Assembly made history when it declared August their official Transgender History Month. House Resolution 57 reads: “Supporting the…
Bulgaria Ordered to Recognize Same-Sex Relationships
Last week, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Bulgaria would be required to recognize same-sex relationships in national…
Indeed Offers Trans Employees 10k to Relocate to a Safe Trans-Friendly State
Job search company Indeed has promised transgender employees $10k to relocate to LGBTQ+ friendly states following a terrible year of…
Lake Worth Beach Becomes Florida’s First LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City
Lake Worth Beach has become Florida’s first sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community. Last night, the Commission of Lake Worth…
Tinder Stands Ground on LGBTQ+ Positive Ad Campaigns
Tinder has been taking strides to increase LGBTQ+ representation, and despite recent controversy about LGBTQ+ positive ad campaigns, the company…
Tucson Class Action Lawsuit Will Protect Trans People in Arizona
Recently, a class action lawsuit in Tucson was certified by a federal court after several claims were made against a…
Should LGBTQ+ People Attend the Gay Games Hong Kong?
The Gay Games XI are slated to take place this year in Hong Kong and Guadalajara, but after backlash from…
Leading Medical Group Backs Gender-Affirming Care
Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) voiced their support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth in the…
Best-Selling LGBTQ+ Books in 2023
During this year, many of LGBTQ+ writers have released memoirs, debut novels and essay collections investigating topics of queerness, Blackness,…
5 LGBTQ Visionaries Creating the Queer Future
Social media has overtaken our lives, and while science shows there are some downsides to using apps like Instagram and…
Poland’s ‘LGBT-Free Zones’ Face Pressure From EU To Be Abolished
Designated “LGBTQ+ free zones” created by Poland’s conservative communities could be abolished under pressure from the European Union. LGBT-free zones…
Teens With Rainbow Flags Attacked at Ron DeSantis Campaign Event
Three teenagers who attended a recent Ron DeSantis campaign event were escorted out and attacked by his supporters after displaying…
Gay-Friendly Malta Hosts Europride Valletta 2023
EuroPride Valletta 2023 will take place in the capital city of Malta from September 7 -17. This dreamy island off…
Nepal Supreme Court Orders Country to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court in Nepal issued an interim order last week that allows registration of same-sex marriages, symbolizing a big…
Estonia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Estonia has become the first country in the Baltics to legalize same-sex marriage after they approved a bill on Tuesday…
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Launches Brilliant Tourism Campaign
Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has launched a tourism campaign in Florida and Texas with billboards featuring same-sex couples. Last…
King’s Cross Hosts “Queer Joy” Exhibition Through August
In London’s King’s Cross the Outside Art Project presents “Queer Joy,” an exhibition on display through August 31st celebrating queer…
Federal Judge Rules Arkansas Trans Healthcare Ban Violates US Constitution
A bill seeking to ban trans healthcare in Arkansas has been struck down by a federal judge, a monumental decision…
Starbucks Workers Go on Strike After Company Removes Pride Decorations From Stores
Around 3,500 unionized Starbucks employees took part in strikes after the company allegedly removed LGBTQ+ themed products from their shelves.…
The Provincetown Pride Center Has a New Home
The Provincetown Pride Center has recently celebrated the opening of their new location on Bradford Street next to Town Hall…
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…
How New Mexico Became a Safe Haven for Transgender People
As states in the southwest region of the USA continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ laws, New Mexico is passing laws that…
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…
San Francisco Appoints First Ever Drag Laureate
San Francisco has crowned its first drag laureate D’Arcy Drollinger, the owner of one of the city’s most popular LGBTQ+…
Indiana Students Raise $80,000+ to Produce a Play Featuring LGBTQ Characters After Their School Banned It
Students at a high school in Indiana have raised more than $80,000 to put on a play featuring LGBTQ characters…