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…
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…
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…
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…
Brunei Stops Enforcement of Death Penalty for Gay Sex
Recently, the small Southeast Asian country of Brunei has sparked global outrage. In April the country imposed punishments, including death…
Starbucks Joins New Initiative Offering Safe Haven to LGBT People Dealing with Hate Crimes
Seattle, the homeland of Starbucks, and the birthplace of Safe Haven, a program that teaches workers how to spot, identify, and…
Russia Bans Conchita Wurst Parade
Conchita Wurst is a global sensation. The bearded drag queen has built quite a following, inspiring people all over the…
Cuba to Host Gay Rights Conference
The island nation of Cuba is set to host an international LGBT conference—the first of its kind for the country.…