Why Did These Countries Ban the “Barbie” Movie?
Billion dollar box office hit “Barbie” has caused a cultural wave in the United States and many places around the…
UN Human Rights Committee Calls On US To Repeal Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has expressed concern for the increasingly prevalent anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the United States.…
Iraq Criminalizes Same-Sex Relationships With Up To 15 Years In Prison
Iraq has officially criminalized same-sex relationships with new legislation backed by Shia Muslim political parties, the largest coalition in the…
Police Raid Gay Bars in Russia After Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Movement “Extremist”
Police in Russia began raiding gay bars on Friday night after the top court approved a ban on the worldwide…
Where Does Tim Walz Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has all the makings to be a great Vice President of the United States of America.…
Basic Guaranteed Income in Hudson, New York
An organization called HudsonUP, located in and advocating for the upstate town of Hudson, New York has been providing a…
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…
Trans Texans Banned From Changing Gender Markers On Their Driver’s Licenses
A new state policy in Texas has barred transgender residents from changing the sex listed on their driver’s licenses. An internal…
Major Companies That Provide Gender-Affirming Care For Their Employees
Gender-affirming care in the U.S.has come under attack from nearly every angle. Whether it’s politicians trying to ban medical practices…
Where States Stand On Conversion Therapy Protections
Though much light is often shed on how LGBTQ+ freedoms are restricted through censorship and limited freedom of expression in…
New Title IX Changes Provide Protections For LGBTQ+ Students
The Biden Administration has extended the reach of famous civil rights law Title IX to provide more protections and support…
Pride March Returns to Mumbai
The Mumbai Pride march took place on February 3 to raise awareness for queer rights in India. The parade highlighted…
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+…
U.S. Drops Uganda And Other Nations From Trade Pact Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws
President Joe Biden dropped Uganda and three other African countries from a major trade pact on Monday due to “gross…
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…
Everything You Need To Know About President Biden’s Pride Proclamation
As Pride month kicks into full gear with celebrations around the country and world, President Joe Biden has released a…
The GLAAD 2024 Social Media Safety Index
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has released their official 2024 Social Media Safety Index. The index, one…
Federal Judge Overturns Florida’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban
In a huge win for the trans community, a U.S. District Court has permanently blocked Florida from enforcing bans on…
Discrimination Can Increase Cancer Risk for LGBTQ+ People
A new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that “minority stress” experienced by LGBTQ+ people can lead…
LGBTQ+ Faculty Are Leaving Universities Over Anti-DEI Laws
A new report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law has revealed the challenges LGBTQ+ faculty are facing…
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…
Washington State Mandates Curriculum On LGBTQ+ History In Public Schools
Washington state has mandated that public schools begin teaching LGBTQ+ history. Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington signed a new law last…
Japan Rules Mandatory Sterilization of Transgender People Unconstitutional
A top court in Japan has ruled that mandatory sterilization of people seeking to change their gender is unconstitutional. The…
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…
Cardinal From Ghana Encourages LGBTQ Acceptance
Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana told the BBC it’s time the country moves toward LGBTQ+ acceptance as Ghanaian Parliament begins…
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…
Locals Light Up Bridge In Florida After Ron DeSantis Blocks Pride Displays
Attempts by Ron DeSantis to prevent rainbow Pride displays on state bridges this month have been countered by an out…
LGBTQ+ Adoption And Fertility Access Around The World
Same-sex couples around the world have been seeking to adopt children for decades, but the road hasn’t always been easy,…
Survey Finds 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify As LGBTQ+
A new survey has found that more than one in four Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+.…
Why Gender-Affirming Care Is So Important
This year, trans rights have been rejected and questioned incessantly by conservative state legislatures. A major point of conflict has…