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…
SafeHome Releases LGBTQ+ State Safety Report Cards
SafeHome, the expert research source on home security and safety, has released their third annual LGBTQ+ state safety report cards,…
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…
Research Shows LGBTQ People Face A Glass Ceiling In The Workplace
Research from Out Leadership indicates that LGBTQ+ employees face a glass ceiling in the workplace, making it harder to climb…
United Nations Passes Resolution to Stop Intersex Discrimination
The United Nations has taken a big stride in LGBTQIA+ rights by passing a resolution to stop intersex discrimination. According…
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…
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…
Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted For Marijuana Possession
President Joe Biden announced that thousands of those imprisoned for marijuana possession would be federally pardoned and urged state governors…
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…
Malaysia Removes Pride-Themed Watches From Stores
Malaysian authorities raided Swiss watchmaker Swatch stores and removed Pride themed merchandise. According to reports from NBC News, on May…
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…
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,…
Where Caribbean Countries Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights
The Caribbean is known as a tropical paradise and plays host to sunny vacations for tourists year-round, but are countries…
Swimmer Lia Thomas Files Legal Challenge To World Aquatics’ Anti-Trans Policies
Professional swimmer Lia Thomas has filed charges against World Aquatics following a vote to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in…
Nine LGBTQ+ Candidates Win State Legislature Seats in Virginia
All nine LGBTQ+ candidates backed by the Victory Fund won state legislature seats in Virginia according the organization. One victorious…
Nepal Supreme Court Orders Country to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court in Nepal issued an interim order last week that allows registration of same-sex marriages, symbolizing a big…
The Most Progressive Countries For Trans People To Live Right Now
While life for trans people in places like the U.K. and U.S. is fraught with many challenges, some places in…
Ghana Passes Bill Criminalizing All LGBTQ+ People
Ghana’s parliament has unanimously passed a bill criminalizing all LGBTQ+ people. Once approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo, the bill will…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
California Shop Owner Murdered Because of Pride Flag Display
California business owner, Laura Ann Carleton, was shot and killed this weekend for displaying a rainbow Pride flag outside her…
Elon Musk Bans”cis” and “cisgender” on Twitter
Elon Musk has recently banned the word “cisgender” on Twitter, deeming it a slur after an anti-trans commentator complained about…
Several Gay Bars Raided In Seattle
Law enforcement raided several LGBTQ+ nightlife venues over the course of two evenings last weekend and are now facing backlash…
Bridgerton Star Jonathan Bailey Raises £30,000 for LGBTQ+ Youth
As the newest season of the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton” hits screens across the country, heartthrob of last season, Jonathan…
Social Media Sites Begin Banning Content Promoting Conversion Therapy
A growing number of social media platforms are banning content promoting conversion therapy as a result of efforts from GLAAD. One…
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…
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…