Where Is Conversion Therapy Still Legal And Why?
One of the most homophobic and transphobic practices that is still legal around the world today is conversion therapy, a…
Where GOP Presidential Candidates Stand On Trans Rights
The 2024 GOP presidential lineup is looking dreadful, and prospective Republican candidates are certainly not shy about sharing their transphobic…
North Carolina and Montana Residents Sue Their States to Stop Anti-LGBTQ+ laws
In North Carolina and Montana, transgender and intersex people are filing lawsuits against their state governments claiming Republican-sponsored laws are…
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…
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…
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…
Texas Church Launches Program to Fund Gender-Affirming Healthcare
After legislation was passed in Texas curtailing access to gender-affirming care for trans youth, the Galileo Church in Fort Worth…
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…
Two Judges Appointed By US Senate Make LGBTQ+ History
Judges Melissa DuBose and Nicole Berner made history last month after the Senate confirmed their judicial appointments. LGBTQ Nation reports,…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
Pope Francis Denounces Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Law
Pope Francis denounced Uganda’s oppressive “Kill the Gays” law in meeting with African gay rights activists recently.Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA),…
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…
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…
Russia Moves to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Movement
The Ministry of Justice in Russia recently filed a lawsuit with their Supreme Court to outlaw the international LGBTQ+ movement,…
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,…
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…
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…
Democratic Lawmakers Want Doxy PEP To Be Free On Insurance Plans
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives sent a letter to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently asking that the STI treatment…
Kansas Bill Will Censor All LGBTQ+ Websites
A bill against the LGBTQ+ community has been proposed in Kansas to censor queer websites citing them as a danger…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…