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…
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,…
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…
Paris 2024 Olympics to Exclude Transgender Women
Despite organizers saying the Paris 2024 Olympics will be the most open and inclusive yet, the games still have rules…
Iowa Mayor Approves June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month After Residents Speak Out
The mayor of the small town, Cedar Falls, Iowa has recently rescinded his decision to reject a proposal that would…
Boston Museum of LGBTQ+ Art, History and Culture
A mission to create the first LGBTQ+ museum in Massachusetts has begun after art curator, Jean Dolin, founded the Boston…
Church of England Issues a Formal Apology to LGBT Community
Last Friday, the Church of England formally apologized for its treatment of the LGBTQ community. “The occasions on which you…
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…
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…
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…
Indonesia Passes Code That Bans Sex Outside of Marriage. Tourists Beware!
Lawmakers in Indonesia passed a new criminal code this Tuesday that criminalizes sex outside of marriage. Punishment for violations of…
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…
Rainbow Wave Elects Hundreds of LGBTQ Candidates
A record number of LGBTQ politicians have won their races in the November midterm elections, making U.S. history. This year…
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…
LGBTQ Christmas Movies for the Holiday Season!
This year, Hollywood is offering a wonderful lineup of LGBTQ Christmas movies to make your holiday season jolly and bright.…
LGBTQ+ Activist Edwin Chiloba Murdered in Kenya
Kenyan gay rights activist Edwin Chiloba was found dead last week. His remains were discovered in Uasin Gishu, after a…
Starbucks Workers Go on Strike After Company Removes Pride Decorations From Stores
Around 3,500 unionized Starbucks employees took part in strikes after the company allegedly removed LGBTQ+ themed products from their shelves.…
NBC Reports Lesbian Bars Are Having a “Renaissance” for the First Time in Decades
After years of decline, a new article from NBC says lesbian bars are back and in the midst of a…
Ron DeSantis’ Florida Drag Ban Blocked By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has blocked a Florida bill that banned family-friendly drag performances. The bill, passed earlier this year, attempted…
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…
Job-seekers With Pronouns On Their Resume Are Less Likely To Be Hired
A new report has found that job-seekers who display pronouns on their resumes are less likely to be hired than…
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…
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+…
Jeopardy! Champ Mattea Roach Is a Role Model for Lesbians Everywhere
The current season of Jeopardy! has become known as the season of “Super Champions” since four contestants have already gone…
Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Over “Political Retaliation”
Last week, long running tensions between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney boiled over as the company filed a first…
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…
Provincetown Events to Enjoy This Fall and Winter!
Provincetown may be famous for summertime shenanigans, but a thrilling time can also be found in this queer haven at…
Discord Bans Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Speech
Discord, the Instant messaging and social platform, has banned the use of deadnaming and misgendering on its platform as competing…
Is New Georgia Bill A License To Discriminate Based On Religious Freedom?
A new bill introduced last week in Georgia echoes similar legislation from nearly a decade ago, protecting religious rights and…