San Francisco Appoints First Ever Drag Laureate
San Francisco has crowned its first drag laureate D’Arcy Drollinger, the owner of one of the city’s most popular LGBTQ+…
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…
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…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Guatemalan Trans Woman
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a trans woman, Estrella Santos-Zacaria, who fled Guatemala to escape persecution for…
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…
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The mayor of the small town, Cedar Falls, Iowa has recently rescinded his decision to reject a proposal that would…
George Michael to Become Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will add pop icon George Michael to the list of greatest stars in…
Bolshoi Ballet About Rudolf Nureyev Cancelled After Being Classified as ‘Gay Propaganda’
Following Russia’s ban on LGBTQ propaganda, Moscow’s Bolshoi theatre has cancelled a performance tribute to famed Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev. …
Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out About Bud Light Partnership
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has faced a swath of criticism and hate speech from conservatives following her social media promotion…
South Korean Drag Queen Hurricane Kimchi Spreads Awareness
In South Korea, the queer community is still facing opposition when it comes to societal acceptance. Enter Heezy Yang. Yang,…
Connecticut Launches First Statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group
Connecticut has launched a new statewide LGBTQ+ group, Equality Connecticut, to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the state.…
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+…
Transgender Day of Visibility
President Biden issued a proclamation today in honor of trans people on Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender Day…
Egyptian Police Use Dating Apps to Persecute LGBTQ People
In a new BBC documentary, journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin goes undercover to speak with members of Egypt’s highly persecuted LGBTQ+ community.…
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.…
Debut of Hogwarts Legacy Sparks Discussion of Transphobia
Hogwarts Legacy, an immersive role-playing game (RPG), made its public debut recently. The game’s presale numbers hit over 500,000, with…
Machaela Cavanaugh Shuts Down Nebraska Legislature to Protect Trans Youth
At a time when hateful Republicans around the country are demonizing trans people, and passing laws that put their fellow…
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida Fires Aide Over Homophobic Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has fired a senior aide over homophobic remarks. Masayoshi Arai made comments about not wanting…
New Book Reveals U.S. First Lady’s 20-Year-Long Lesbian Affair
A recently released book brings to light the passionate, lifelong love affair between Rose Cleveland, the sister of President Grover…
Spain Will Provide Paid Menstrual Leave and Expanded Abortion and Trans Rights
Spain has become the first country in Europe to offer paid menstrual leave, as well as expanded abortion and trans…
Kentucky Bill Will Ban Drag Shows
Kentucky lawmakers are tryin to pass a law that will require drag shows to be held at least 1000 ft…
New York Times Contributors & LGBTQ Groups Demand Change in Paper’s Coverage of Trans Issues
New York Times contributors and LGBTQ groups are demanding that the paper change how they cover Trans Issues. In a…
LGBTQ+ Groups Sue Utah for Ban on Gender Affirming Surgery
The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the ACLU of Utah are coming together in a lawsuit against Utah’s new…
Log Cabin Republicans Hire Self-Proclaimed Anti-Gay Influencer
The Log Cabin Republicans have shown how self-loathing they can be by hiring a notable anti-gay influencer as an ambassador…
Club Q in Colorado Springs Plans to Reopen After Deadly Mass Shooting
Three months after the deadly mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, the owners announced their plans to reopen…
Howard Bragman, LGBTQ+ Advocate, Dies at 66
Howard Bragman, a public relations master, and LGBTQ+ advocate has died from leukemia according to a journal entry from his…
Christina Aguilera, Jeremy Pope, Bad Bunny to be Honored at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles
Christina Aguilera, Jeremy Pope, and Bad Bunny will all be recognized at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles…
Gay Couples In India Begin Legal Battle for Marriage Equality
This March, India’s highest court will prepare to hear arguments on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. There are no laws…
Patrons of NYC Gay Bar Robbed Using Facial Recognition on Their Phones
New York City officials are encouraging patrons of gay bars to switch off the Face ID software on their phones…
11 States Have Introduced Bills Targeting Transgender Health Care in 2023
Since the start of 2023, over 11 states have introduced legislation limiting transgender health care. This comes after a wave…