Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Pays Tribute To Trans Icon Cecilia Gentili
New York House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid tribute to the late transgender activist, actress, and author, Cecilia Gentili, on the…
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…
J&B Whisky Ad Promotes and Celebrates Trans Acceptance
A recent J&B whisky ad titled “She,” is promoting trans acceptance and calling on families to support their trans relatives…
Discrimination Can Increase Cancer Risk for LGBTQ+ People
A new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that “minority stress” experienced by LGBTQ+ people can lead…
San Francisco Creates First Transgender History Month
This week, it was announced that San Francisco will honor transgender people during the month of August. The city’s mayor,…
Jinkx Monsoon Joins the Cast of Doctor Who
Award-winning actress, singer and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, Jinkx Monsoon will appear in a major role in the new…
Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Bombarded With Transphobic Hate Speech
A record number of LGBTQ athletes are competing in the current summer Olympics in Paris, however, one boxer from Algeria…
LGBTQ Events: The International Gay Polo Tournament April 4-6, 2024
The International Gay Polo Tournament (GPL) returns to Wellington, Florida for another year of awareness, inclusivity, and equality at the…
Where Does Tim Walz Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has all the makings to be a great Vice President of the United States of America.…
Sports Illustrated Welcomes First Transgender Model For Their Famed Swimsuit Issue
Sports Illustrated features their first transgender model for their famous swimsuit issue. Throughout the magazine’s history (it premiered back in…
Nine EU Countries Refuse to Sign A New LGBTQ+ Rights Bill
Nine EU Countries refused to sign a new LGBTQ+ rights bill at a conference held in Brussels on May 17.…
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…
Protesting Students Stage LGBTQ+ Play Outside Louisiana’s Capitol
In response to anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed in Louisiana, queer high school students hoped to inspire change by performing a play…
Transgender Student Harassed and Threatened in School Bathroom in Tennessee
Tobi, a 16-year-old transgender student at Siegel High in Murfreesboro, was harassed and threatened while using the boy’s bathroom at…
Best Companies For LGBTQ Employees
The workplace, classrooms, and other public spaces in the U.S. can often be unsafe or uncomfortable for LGBTQ+ people, especially…
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…
Thailand Approves Landmark LGBTQ Marriage Equality Bill
Thailand has passed a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage, being the first Southeast Asian country to do so. According to…
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.…
RuPaul To Promote Banned Books With The Rainbow Book Bus
Drag icon RuPaul announced his new partnership with a bookstore called Allstora to send a Rainbow Book Bus around the…
Australia To Create Affordable Housing For Trans Women
As states across the U.S. continue to pass and propose transphobic legislation, on the other side of the world in…
Iraq Criminalizes Same-Sex Relationships With Up To 15 Years In Prison
Iraq has officially criminalized same-sex relationships with new legislation backed by Shia Muslim political parties, the largest coalition in the…
Target Limits Pride Merchandise In Industry-Wide Trend
Following an extreme alt-right backlash in 2023, Target has announced it is limiting Pride month merchandise, which will now only…
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…
Trans Texans Banned From Changing Gender Markers On Their Driver’s Licenses
A new state policy in Texas has barred transgender residents from changing the sex listed on their driver’s licenses. An internal…
Netflix Employees Plan Walkout for October 20th
Netflix recently released the Dave Chappelle stand-up special, The Closer, in which the comedian mocked trans women and the LGBTQ…
New Report Reveals Prevalence Of Conversion Therapy Across The USA
A new report from The Trevor Project found that the prevalence of conversion therapy across the country is still disturbingly…
Commemorating Transgender Awareness Week
Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week, which takes place from November 13-19 and leads up to November 20,…
President Biden Makes Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, President Joe Biden made a proclamation honoring Transgender Day of Visibility. He became the first president to do so.Transgender…
Virginia School Board Votes to Protect LGBTQ Students
The school board of Loudoun County in Virginia passed new rules in a 7-2 vote that will protect LGBTQ students,…
Greece Moves Forward To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Following the footsteps of other progressive countries around the world, Greece is looking to move forward with the legalization of…