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…
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…
Gay-Friendly Malta Hosts Europride Valletta 2023
EuroPride Valletta 2023 will take place in the capital city of Malta from September 7 -17. This dreamy island off…
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…
Gender-Affirming Health Plan Provides LGBTQ+ Community With Specialized Care
A new gender-affirming program from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Health Plan connects the LGBTQ+ community with vetted…
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…
Texas Elects Its First LGBTQ+ Person To The State Senate
Conservative Texas just elected its first LGBTQ+ person, Molly Cook, to the state Senate. Cook will take the place of…
London Trans+ Pride Sees Record Numbers In 2024
This year’s London Trans+ Pride saw tens of thousands of people take to the city streets to celebrate trans life…
Equaldex Helps LGBTQ Travelers Navigate Laws Around the World
Equaldex is a user-generated “knowledge base,” as founder Dan Leveille put it during our interview. Leveille works for a marketing…
Blackpool, England Plans to Create a Gay Neighborhood
The town of Blackpool in the United Kingdom has unveiled plans to create a LGBTQ+ village quarter to be build…
New Report Says The U.K. Is One Of The Worst Places For Trans People
A new report has found that the U.K. is one of the most transphobic countries in the world. The results…
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…
FDA Proposes End To Gay Sperm Ban
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is drawing up a proposal to put an end to the rule that bans…
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…
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+…
FDA to Allow Gay and Bisexual Men to Donate Blood
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed removing the ban on blood donations from gay men, a policy long considered…
The Most LGBTQ-Welcoming Universities in the U.S.A.
Studying at university can be time consuming and expensive, so it’s important to feel comfortable, accepted and supported at the…
Florida Republicans’ Hateful Obsession With Trans People Has To Stop
Florida lawmakers have revoked a policy allowing transgender residents to change their official gender on driver’s licenses. A leaked memo dated…
New Tennessee Law Targets Gay Marriage
A new Tennessee law signed by Gov. Bill Lee last week allowed public officials to refuse to perform marriages if…
Grindr Introduces A New Travel Feature
Popular gay men’s dating app Grindr has introduced a new travel feature that might help you meet other people when…
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…