Jessica Stern Named Special LGBTQ Envoy for the Biden Administration
Earlier this summer President Biden announced that he’d be appointing a Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons. And…
James Hormel, First Openly Gay US Ambassador, Dies at 88
James Hormel served an important role in political history as America’s first openly gay diplomat. During his tenure, he served…
How Should We Be Feeling About Matt Damon Right Now?
The other day, Matt Damon said something strange in an interview. He opened up about the fact that until few…
Anita Bryant Shocked To Discover Her Granddaughter Is Gay
Anita Bryant, one of the most despicable anti-gay bigots in history, was shocked and dismayed recently to discover her own…
Ghana Anti-LGBTQ Law: 10 Years in Prison for Gays & Their Supporters
A draft bill has entered Ghana’s parliament that will imprison everyone in the LGBTQ community and anyone who supports them.…
4 More North Carolina Communities Enact LGBTQ Protections
According to a joint release from the Campaign for Southern Equality and Equality NC, new protections for LGBTQ people have…
South Carolina Capital Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors
Today, the Columbia City Council passed a law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. Columbia is now the first city…
Hungary Passes Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
The parliament of Hungary has passed legislation that effectively bans LGBTQ content in that country. The measure, which passed by…
Catholics Plan Mass Blessing of Same-Sex Couples
Religious leaders within the Catholic faith in Germany are planning to hold mass blessings of same-sex couples around the nation…
The Netherlands Celebrates 20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage!
At midnight, on April 1st, 2001, The Netherlands wed four gay couples, officially legalizing gay marriage in the country. The…
Family Research Council Continues to Preach Hate and Violence
The Family Research Council, an anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ organization, which was deemed a hate group in 2010 by the Southern…
Stella Keating Becomes First Trans Teen to Testify Before Congress
Stella Keating, a transgender teen from Washington state, spoke to Congress on March 17th to discuss the Equality Act. She…
Judge in Japan Rules Same-Sex Marriage Needs to be Allowed
In a historic moment for equality, the Sapporo District Court in Japan declared that sexuality, like race and gender, isn’t…
EU Votes to Become a ‘LGBTQ Freedom Zone’
The European Parliament has voted to make the entire 27-nation European Union an ‘LGBTQ Freedom Zone’. The motion passed by…
Switzerland Approves Bill to Allow Same-Sex Marriage!
On Friday, December 18th, Switzerland passed a bill in favor of allowing same-sex marriage, an initiative that’s been seven long…
Nevada Becomes the First State to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage in Their Constitution
Nevada has just become the first state to recognized same-sex marriage in their constitution. According to NBC News, Question 2…
1/3 of Poland Now Declares Itself to be “LGBT FREE”
We’ve previously reported on the rise of “LGBT FREE” areas of Poland, where citizens, politicians, and the Catholic Church, have…
Former of Home of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon Could Become Historical Landmark
Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon were two of the world’s first leading LGBTQ pioneers. The two women founded the first…
The Supreme Court of The United States Seeks to Make Gay Marriage Illegal Again
In yet another blow to civil rights during the Trump era, members of the Supreme Court are now declaring that…
Russia Votes to Limit LGBTQ Rights in Rigged Election
The votes are in from the recent election in Russia, which saw the nation voting (or did they?) for a…
June 26th is One of the Most Important Days in LGBTQ History
Five years ago today, LGBTQ history was made when same-sex marriage became the law of the land in the United…
Supreme Court Rules Firing Workers for Being LGBTQ is illegal
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that federal law prohibits discrimination against workers for being LGBTQ. The ruling affirms…
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in Costa Rica
At midnight on May 26, 2020 same-sex marriage became law in Costa Rica, making it the first Central American country…
Costa Rica to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage on May 26th
Costa Rica, the Central American nation known for its gorgeous beaches, lush jungles, and abundant wildlife, is about to be…
FDA Eases Restrictions for Gay Men Donating Blood and Antibodies
According to NBC News, a man who had recovered from the COVID-19 infection was in the perfect position to donate…
Pete Buttigieg Drops Out of Presidential Race
On Sunday night, Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the presidential race. After winning the Iowa Primary, and coming in a…
Jamaica’s Anti-LGBTQ Law Deemed Incompatible with Basic Human Rights
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) ruled yesterday that Jamaica’s colonial-era ban on same-sex relations, known as the “anti-buggery”…
Indonesia Drafts Terrifying Anti-LGBTQ Law
According to the Jakarta Post, Indonesia’s government has just drafted a bill demanding “family resilience.” The bill claims that homosexuality…
What’s Up with Poland Hating LGBTQ People?
A new wave of controversy has arrived as the town of Saint-Jean-de-Braye in France suspends its Sister City status with…
Texas Sues California Over Travel Ban to States that Discriminate Against LGBTQ People
Back in 2017, California enacted a law, known as Assembly Bill 1887, that bars state-sponsored travel for state employees to…