Cyndi Lauper to Receive ‘High Note Global Prize’ for Her LGBTQ Work
Rolling Stone has reported that Cyndi Lauper is set to receive the first-ever High Note Global Prize. The award, created…
UK Pardons Those Convicted of “Gay Crimes”
The United Kingdom has just expanded Turing’s Law, a measure that seeks to pardon LGBTQ people who were convicted of…
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…
Anti-LGBTQ Crimes Spike in Puerto Rico with 5 Recent Murders
The Human Rights Campaign has reported that there have been 10 murders against LGBTQ people in just 15 months in…
110 Cities Achieve Perfect 100 Score in HRC’s Equality Index
On the state level, 2021 has been a devastating year for the LGBTQ community, with numerous bigoted laws being passed…
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…
Is Starbucks an LGBTQ Friend or Foe?
Starbucks is in a bit of a predicament at the moment. The company just released an ad in the UK…
Where Do You Want to Celebrate Marriage Equality?
This last decade was a tremendous one for gay rights. The USA became the most populous nation to legalize gay…
The Netherlands Says Royals Can Wed Same-Sex Partner and Keep the Crown
Twenty years ago, back in 2001, the Netherlands became the first nation in the world to legalize gay marriage. Since…
Housing Discrimination Against Gay Couples Deemed Unconstitutional in Hong Kong
According to the South China Morning Post, a Judge in Hong Kong just deemed it unconstitutional for the government to…
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…
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…
Brunei to Implement Laws Allowing Torture and Murder of LGBTQ People
Today, the Human Rights Campaign, along with other human rights groups released statements condemning Brunei for their move to implement…
Openly Gay Man to Run for President of Tunisia
Mounir Baatour, a lawyer in the Northern African country of Tunisia, has declared that he’s running for president. This makes…
New York Named Best State for LGBTQ People by Out Leadership
The organization Out Leadership releases a yearly study that seeks to find the best states for the LGBTQ people to…
Anti-Trans Rule Would let Homeless Shelters Decide Who’s a Man or Woman
A new rule from the Department of Housing and Urban Development is seeking to allow federally-funded homeless shelters to decide…
Catholic Diocese in Michigan Bans LGBTQ Parishioners from Sacraments
The Catholic Diocese of Marquette, Michigan has instituted new rules that ban LGBTQ people from taking part in church sacraments…
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…
Republicans Harass Children at LGBTQ Event (Again)
Once again, the party that is so intent on “saving kids” has turned to harassing and threatening them instead. In…
Hong Kong Reverses Decision Banning Cathay Pacific Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple!
On Monday, a new ad campaign from Cathay Pacific titled “Move Beyond” was meant to showcase the airline’s dedication and…
The European Union Must Take Action to Stop the Anti-LGBTQ Movement In Poland
Previously, we reported that cities and regions around Poland are declaring themselves as “LGBT-Fee” zones, and trying to “rid themselves…
The Life and Legacy of Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer died at age 84 today, leaving behind a body of work that changed not only the LGBTQ community,…
Trump Administration Is Deleting Information about LGBTQ Americans
New alarming information has been released by the Web Integrity Project revealing that the Trump administration is altering and deleting…
Victory for LGBTQ Rights in Africa as Gabon Legalizes Gay Relationships!
Back in July of 2019, the African nation of Gabon criminalized sex between two people of the same gender. The…
Japan Elects Openly-Gay Member to National Parliament
On Monday, July 22, gay rights activist and politician, Taiga Ishikawa, was elected to Japan’s National Parliament. Ishikawa won a…
New York City Wants to Repeal Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy
On Thursday, the New York City Council claimed to make a tough decision: They decided to put forward legislation that…
The LGBT Community in Buenos Aires Loves to Tango
The tango, Argentina’s national dance, is seeing a resurgence in an unlikely place…the LGBTQ community. Historically, the tango is an…
Marie Cau Elected First Openly Transgender Mayor in France
Marie Cau made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to be elected as mayor in France. Cau is…
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…
Idaho Enacts Two Laws Discriminating Against Transgender People
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed two anti-transgender bills into law yesterday, despite the global pandemic. The first, House Bill 500,…