Nashville Elects First Trans Politician in Tennessee
Nashville has elected its first openly transgender politician, Olivia Hill. Last week, Hill was elected to the Metro Council, according…
Hong Kong Court Ruling Advances Recognition of Same-Sex Unions
The top court in Hong Kong has ordered the city government to draw up a framework for same-sex unions over…
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…
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…
ETIAS: The New Authorization You Will Need to Visit Europe in 2024
Though this new program is not a visa, it does require Americans and other global citizens to be granted travel…
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…
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…
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…
Archbishop of Canterbury Urges Ugandan Church to Reject Anti-Gay Law
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out against the recent passage of an inhumane Ugandan law banning homosexuality. Justin Welby,…
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…
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Reprimands Hungary for Anti-Gay Laws
Luxembourg’s prime minister, Xavier Bettel, made a stand for LGBTQ rights at the European Union’s parliament by calling out Hungary…
Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Over “Political Retaliation”
Last week, long running tensions between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney boiled over as the company filed a first…
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.…
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…
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.…
Russia to Expand its “Anti-Gay Propaganda” Law
The Russian government has a voted to expand its “anti-gay propaganda” law. to According to the BBC, the bill “categorizes…
Help Ensure Passage of The Respect for Marriage Act
The Senate advanced legislation this week that will install federal protections for same-sex marriage and overturn discriminatory laws. According to…
GOP Threatens to Nationalize ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Remember Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ nightmare ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill? Congressional Republicans are proposing to take it national, potentially preventing…
Michigan Republicans Want Parents Who Support Their Trans Kids Sent to Prison for Life
A bill has been proposed in the state of Michigan that would criminalize gender-affirming care and those who support and…
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Legalize Firing Transgender Workers
The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to rule that federal law offers no protection to transgender workers from…
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…
Brunei to Implement Laws Allowing Torture and Murder of LGBTQ People
Today, the Human Rights Campaign, along with other human rights groups released statements condemning Brunei for their move to implement…