Where Is Conversion Therapy Still Legal And Why?
One of the most homophobic and transphobic practices that is still legal around the world today is conversion therapy, a…
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…
House Speaker Mike Johnson and LGBTQ+ Rights
New House Speaker Mike Johnson (R -LA) has been outspokenly anti-LGBTQ+ for years before he took the head honcho seat,…
Japan Rules Mandatory Sterilization of Transgender People Unconstitutional
A top court in Japan has ruled that mandatory sterilization of people seeking to change their gender is unconstitutional. The…
Where GOP Presidential Candidates Stand On Trans Rights
The 2024 GOP presidential lineup is looking dreadful, and prospective Republican candidates are certainly not shy about sharing their transphobic…
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…
UN Human Rights Committee Calls On US To Repeal Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has expressed concern for the increasingly prevalent anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the United States.…
Where States Stand On Conversion Therapy Protections
Though much light is often shed on how LGBTQ+ freedoms are restricted through censorship and limited freedom of expression in…
How New Mexico Became a Safe Haven for Transgender People
As states in the southwest region of the USA continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ laws, New Mexico is passing laws that…
Where Caribbean Countries Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights
The Caribbean is known as a tropical paradise and plays host to sunny vacations for tourists year-round, but are countries…
Trans Miss USA Contestant Makes History
The newest Miss USA was crowned this past weekend, and though a trans woman competed for the title and didn’t…
Why Gender-Affirming Care Is So Important
This year, trans rights have been rejected and questioned incessantly by conservative state legislatures. A major point of conflict has…
What’s Up With Gender-Affirming Care In The U.K.?
Gender dysphoria clinics across the U.K. are facing inquiries following concerns raised about the care they provide to the LGBTQIA+…
Ron DeSantis’ Florida Drag Ban Blocked By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has blocked a Florida bill that banned family-friendly drag performances. The bill, passed earlier this year, attempted…
Federal Judge Overturns Florida’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban
In a huge win for the trans community, a U.S. District Court has permanently blocked Florida from enforcing bans on…
Archbishop of Canterbury Urges Ugandan Church to Reject Anti-Gay Law
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out against the recent passage of an inhumane Ugandan law banning homosexuality. Justin Welby,…
Two Of The Largest Transgender Organizations In The USA WIll Merge
Two of the USA’s largest transgender rights organizations are merging in a step to unify against conservative politicians attempting to…
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…
England Bans Puberty Blockers For Minors
The National Health Service (NHS) of England has banned the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under the age of…
Russia Moves to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Movement
The Ministry of Justice in Russia recently filed a lawsuit with their Supreme Court to outlaw the international LGBTQ+ movement,…
Duolingo Removes LGBTQ Content In Russia
Duolingo has deleted LGBTQ+ content for Russian users after the country officially deemed all content, practices, associations and mentions of…
Elon Musk Bans”cis” and “cisgender” on Twitter
Elon Musk has recently banned the word “cisgender” on Twitter, deeming it a slur after an anti-trans commentator complained about…
Social Media Sites Begin Banning Content Promoting Conversion Therapy
A growing number of social media platforms are banning content promoting conversion therapy as a result of efforts from GLAAD. One…
New Hampshire Supreme Court Upholds Law Protecting Trans Students
LGBTQ students in New Hampshire are applauding the state’s Supreme Court ruling that upholds a Manchester School District policy on…
Georgia Ordered to Pay for Gender-Affirming Care for State Employees
A recent court settlement in favor of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) will require Georgia to pay…
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…
Police Raid Gay Bars in Russia After Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Movement “Extremist”
Police in Russia began raiding gay bars on Friday night after the top court approved a ban on the worldwide…
Ashley Brundage Could Make History As Florida’s First Trans Elected Official
Ashley Brundage, a Democrat and mother of two from Florida qualified to run for the state house last week, a…
Federal Judge Rules Arkansas Trans Healthcare Ban Violates US Constitution
A bill seeking to ban trans healthcare in Arkansas has been struck down by a federal judge, a monumental decision…
Swimmer Lia Thomas Files Legal Challenge To World Aquatics’ Anti-Trans Policies
Professional swimmer Lia Thomas has filed charges against World Aquatics following a vote to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in…