Namibia Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relationships
As much of Africa remains staunchly opposed to allowing same-sex couples the rights afforded to straight couples, Namibia has recently…
Celebrate Black History Month By Remembering James Baldwin
There are many Black historical figures who help changed the social and the political landscape in the U.S., and many…
India’s Supreme Court Declines to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
India’s Supreme Court declined the legalization of same-sex marriages last week disappointing millions of LGBTQ+ Indian citizens. A ruling from…
Thailand Approves Landmark LGBTQ Marriage Equality Bill
Thailand has passed a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage, being the first Southeast Asian country to do so. According to…
Japan High Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
A high court in Japan has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, and called for the…
American Library Association President Is Fighting Censorship and Book Bans
Elected president of the American Library Association (ALA) last year, Emily Drabinski has been fighting to further public access to…
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…
LGBTQ+ Rights Highlighted at New Delhi Pride Parade
Thousands of people participated in a pride event in New Delhi, India on Sunday after the country’s Supreme Court declined…
Staten Island LGBTQ+ Community Creates New Inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Though New York’s Staten Island has not fully decided to cast aside its antiquated exclusionary rules and welcome LGBTQ+ groups…
First Gay Romance Reality TV Show Airs On Netflix
Netflix has debuted their first ever gay romance reality television series called “The Boyfriend.” The LGBTQ+ inclusive show is set…
The Five States That Pose the Biggest Threat to the LGBTQ+ Community
Though more than five states have posed a big threat to the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, some are more…
America’s First Major LGBTQ+ Museum Set to Open in New York
The stories, experiences, and history of LGBTQ people have often been suppressed in society. However, despite hundreds of years of…
Grindr Partners With LGBTQ+ Organizations In Kenya To Promote Equality
Kenya’s largest LGBTQ+ organization GALCK+ is partnering with dating app Grindr to provide users with important information about their rights. GALCK+…
Meet Laphonza Butler, America’s First Black Lesbian Senator
Laphonza Butler has been appointed to join the U.S. Senate representing California, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ United States Senator…
The LGBTQ History Project Launches Queer Calendar
The LGBTQ History Project, a New England-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the voices of past queer icons, has…
Why A Vote For Kamala Harris Is Good for LGBTQ+ People
The weight of the upcoming presidential election seems to loom larger everyday. For many Democrats and social justice advocates, Kamala…
Celebrate Pride All Year!
Though a majority of the U.S.’s most popular Pride celebrations took place in June, the fun continues both domestically and…
Mauritius Decriminalizes Gay Relationships
East African island nation, Mauritius, has recently decriminalized homosexuality following the Supreme Court decision ruling criminal code 250(1) was in…
5 Authors Every LGBTQ+ Person And Ally Should Know
Though the list of LGBTQ+ authors is constantly expanding, and new iconic and groundbreaking literary works are being published every…
Pope Francis Opens Door To Blessing Same-Sex Couples
A new letter from Pope Francis to the Catholic church’s cardinals suggesting a way to bless same-sex unions has been…
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Remembering LGBTQ+ Trailblazers And Allies
March is Women’s History Month and many women throughout history have paved the way for today’s LGBTQ+ community. Whether members…
Where Does Serbia Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights?
This year, thousands of people gathered in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, for the largest Pride parade the city has seen. The celebrations…
Church of England to Bless Same-Sex Marriages
The Church of England has agreed to bless same-sex marriages after a narrow vote by the organization’s ruling body, the…
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…
Barbados High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex
The highest court in Barbados has struck down the law that criminalized gay sex, making it the third Caribbean nation…
Thailand Approves Amendment to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand has taken another stride toward LGBTQ+ equality after the country’s Cabinet approved an amendment to its civil code to…
United Methodist Church Rescinds Gay Clergy Ban
The United Methodist Church has reversed a ban that prohibited LGBTQ people from being ordained and practicing as clergy. The…
Nine EU Countries Refuse to Sign A New LGBTQ+ Rights Bill
Nine EU Countries refused to sign a new LGBTQ+ rights bill at a conference held in Brussels on May 17.…
Network of Extremist Groups Promote Anti-LGBTQ Disinformation
A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center has discovered a network of 60 organizations promoting anti-LGBTQ disinformation. The…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Joe Biden With $15 Million Swing State Campaign
Renowned LGBTQ+ advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has recently announced a $15 million effort to help incumbent Joe…