June Chua, Helping Transgender Singapore
June Chua is a transgender Singaporean activist, community icon, and founder of The T Project, Singapore’s first housing service for…
The U.S. House Votes to Protect LGBTQ+ Marriage
Photo by Mongkolchon Akesin Recently, the House of Representatives passed a bill that that would recognize and thus protect same-sex…
Utah Billionaire Leaves Mormon Church, Defends LGBTQ Community
Jeff T. Green, the richest person in Utah, said in a letter: “I believe the Mormon church has hindered global…
Cyndi Lauper Presents 10th Annual ‘Home for the Holidays’ Benefit Show
Singer, actress, and activist, Cyndi Lauper, has announced that not even COVID can stop her annual holiday event, Home for…
1/3 of Poland Now Declares Itself to be “LGBT FREE”
We’ve previously reported on the rise of “LGBT FREE” areas of Poland, where citizens, politicians, and the Catholic Church, have…
The European Union Must Take Action to Stop the Anti-LGBTQ Movement In Poland
Previously, we reported that cities and regions around Poland are declaring themselves as “LGBT-Fee” zones, and trying to “rid themselves…
Guesthouse in Bali Under Investigation for Marketing Itself as Gay
A guesthouse in Bali has come under intense scrutiny after people complained that it is marketing itself to the gay…
There is a Big Gay Bus in Toronto
Suburban Toronto has a new bus taking residents to wherever they need to go… it’s a giant pink bus, with…
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…
San Fransisco International Airport Honors Harvey Milk
This month marks the beginning of a new era for San Fransisco International Airport. The airport’s Terminal 1 has reopened…
Rainbow Railroad Helps LGBTQ Victims Escape Deadly Countries
Canadian nonprofit Rainbow Railroad has a mission: To help save LGBTQ people who are trapped in hostile nations. Earlier this…
Hong Kong Reverses Decision Banning Cathay Pacific Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple!
On Monday, a new ad campaign from Cathay Pacific titled “Move Beyond” was meant to showcase the airline’s dedication and…
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…
Tonight, Dustin Lance Black’s Gay Rights Miniseries ‘When We Rise’
Last night, we had the first-ever major win for an LGBTQ-themed movie, and if you sat through the entire four-hour…
Republicans Reintroduce Anti-LGBT First Amendment Defense Act
Last year, Republican senators proposed the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA), a bill offering legal protections to those opposing same-sex marriage.…
7th Circuit Case Reconsiders LGBT Workplace Protections
A currently ongoing case in the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals could potentially set into motion new and valuable workplace…
Texan Businesses Warn Against Anti-LGBTQ Bathroom Bill
As Texas prepares for the upcoming legislative session, many businesses are warning against the economic consequences that could arise from…
Record-Breaking Figures in the 2017 HRC Corporate Equality Index
This year has seen record-breaking numbers of companies stepping up with policies protecting LGBTQ rights and equality in the workplace.…
Vice President Elect Mike Pence’s New Neighbors Welcome Him With Rainbow Flags
As Mike Pence prepares to enter the White House, his new neighbors in Washington D.C. are making their stances clear…
Justin Trudeau Names Randy Boissonnault New LGBTQ Special Advisor
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just appointed Randy Boissonnault special advisor on LGBTQ issues. Boissonnault, a Liberal member of Parliament, is also…
Jamaican Transgender Women Star In Music Video
British singer RAY BLK just released the music video for her new song “Chill Out”, and it is stunning. As the dreamy…
Mexico’s Congressional Committee Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Bill
A congressional committee in Mexico has just rejected a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The bill, proposed…
Kim Davis May Have To Pay Opponents’ Legal Fees
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis caught the nation’s attention last year when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples,…
Amsterdam Unveils Rainbow Path For LGBT Rights
Amsterdam’s pride month may be well over, but the city is getting a splash of color with the newly unveiled…
Russian City Fighting for First Pride Parade
Perm, a city in western Russia, is breaking convention by debating whether or not to allow a Pride parade. There…
Susan Rice: Putting LGBT Rights At Forefront Of Foreign Policy
Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and current National Security Advisor, declared yesterday that LGBT rights must become…
Czech Republic Approves Gay Adoption Bill
The Czech Republic has just approved a bill that would allow same-sex couples in a civil partnership to adopt each other’s biological children. Same-sex…
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage
Taiwan has long been one of the most progressive places in Asia, and it’s continuing that tradition by moving forward with…
Norway Becomes First Country To Provide Free PrEP
Bent Høie, Norway’s minister for heath and social care, has just announced that Norway will begin providing PrEP, the HIV prevention drug. Although…
Kentucky Judge Says He Doesn’t Hug Men Like He Used to Since Gay Marriage
The Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage may have been a huge step forward for gay rights, but not everybody…