Japan Court Rules Bans on Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
The Nagoya District Court in Japan has ruled that bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional, making this the second time…
Target Removes Pride Merchandise From Shelves After Extremist Threats
Target has taken Pride merchandise off its shelves due to anti-LGBTQ+ threats from extremists, and in turn faces backlash from…
Elon Musk Reinstates Twitter Accounts of Banned Hate Groups
Elon Musk has offered a general “amnesty” to hate groups who were formerly banned. This follows his decision to restore…
‘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…
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…
‘Bridgerton’ Queer Love Stories
Popular Netflix series Bridgerton has finally given its characters queer awakenings this season. Warning: season three spoilers ahead. The Bridgerton…
California Introduces New Laws To Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
New California bills enacted on Jan. 1 include protections for LGBTQ+ youth. According to ABC, one of these laws requires…
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…
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…
Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
In a historic win for the LGBTQ+ world community, Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first Orthodox Christian country…
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…
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…
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…
Taylor Swift And Queerbaiting. What’s It All About?
As one of the world’s biggest pop stars, fans and pop culture vultures are always wondering what Taylor Swift is…
First Annual Trans+ History Week in Britain
A collection of billboards across major cities in the UK are celebrating Trans+ History Week through Sunday as part of…
France and Germany Join EU Nations to Stop Anti-LGBTQ Law in Hungary
France and Germany have joined 13 other countries in the European Union that are suing Hungary over a 2021 anti-LGBTQ+…
Italian Government Targets LGBTQ Families, Again
Italian authorities are preparing to pass a bill that will prevent LGBTQ+ families from seeking childbirth by surrogacy abroad. Surrogacy…
Google Searches For “Am I Gay” Surge
A recent study from the Cultural Currents Institute found that Google searches for questions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity…
Nintendo Reveals New Mario Game Will Have Transgender Character
Popular kids video game company Nintendo has revealed that the newest version of their 2004 game “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year…
Lesbian Couple in Hong Kong Win Parental Status
A court in Hong Kong has decided in favor of a lesbian couple fighting for joint parental status over their…
How To Spot Pinkwashing, Ciswashing and Straightwashing
The LGBTQ+ umbrella is ever expanding to include new identities, and the broader queer lexicon can be difficult to decode…
Famous LGBTQ Books Being Banned In The USA
Conservative lawmakers around the USA are focusing much of their energy on restricting the rights of the LGBTQ+ and other…
New Jersey Non-Profit Creates Gender Affirming Healthcare Map
Garden State Equality, an Asbury Park-based nonprofit, created an interactive Affirming Healthcare Map to connect LGBTQ+ individuals to gender-affirming healthcare.…
Tucson Class Action Lawsuit Will Protect Trans People in Arizona
Recently, a class action lawsuit in Tucson was certified by a federal court after several claims were made against a…
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…
Survey Finds 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify As LGBTQ+
A new survey has found that more than one in four Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+.…