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…
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…
House Speaker Mike Johnson and LGBTQ+ Rights
New House Speaker Mike Johnson (R -LA) has been outspokenly anti-LGBTQ+ for years before he took the head honcho seat,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Protesting Students Stage LGBTQ+ Play Outside Louisiana’s Capitol
In response to anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed in Louisiana, queer high school students hoped to inspire change by performing a play…
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…
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+…
Marcia Gay Harden Speaks Out For All Her Queer Children
At a four hour telethon on Sunday, Marcia Gay Harden revealed that her children are all queer, inspiring her to…
Georgia Ordered to Pay for Gender-Affirming Care for State Employees
A recent court settlement in favor of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) will require Georgia to pay…
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…
5 LGBTQ+ Representations That Have Made Conservatives Freak Out
Over the past year, many far-right conservatives have made it their mission to protest every image of progress 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…
English Chess Federation Welcomes Trans Players Despite International Ban
The English Chess Federation (ECF) has decided not exclude trans women from competing following a statement from International Chess Federation…
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…
American Psychological Association Backs Gender-Affirming Care
The American Psychological Association (APA) is doubling down on public support for gender-affirming care with a new policy statement. In their…
Nemo Becomes First Non-Binary Artist To Win Eurovision
Nemo, a singer from Switzerland, is the first non-binary artist to win the Eurovision song contest. Thirty seven countries in…
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…
‘Sex Education’ Season 4 is a Celebration of Queer and Trans Representation
When the hit Netflix show “Sex Education,” released its first season in 2019, it was already a radical concept: following…
Republicans Threaten To Deny Trans People Legal Identity In Florida
Florida Republican House Rep. Dean Black has introduced a bill that would require “biological sex” affidavits for all Floridians. According…
Celebrities Stand Up For Trans Rights In Canada
Canadian celebrities are showing their support for Trans rights in a letter titled “Artists Against Anti-Trans Legislation in Canada,” which…
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,…
New Hampshire Supreme Court Upholds Law Protecting Trans Students
LGBTQ students in New Hampshire are applauding the state’s Supreme Court ruling that upholds a Manchester School District policy on…
Indiana Students Raise $80,000+ to Produce a Play Featuring LGBTQ Characters After Their School Banned It
Students at a high school in Indiana have raised more than $80,000 to put on a play featuring LGBTQ characters…
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…