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Long Beach Pride Festival Cancelled Hours Before Opening
The City of Long Beach cancelled its major Pride Festival just hours before it was set to begin.
LGBTQ+ organisers and city officials publicly blamed each other over safety concerns and politics. One of California's biggest Pride events fell apart this weekend. The City of Long Beach cancelled the annual Long Beach Pride Festival. This happened just hours before it was supposed to start. The cancellation shocked many people. Thousands of visitors were already on their way. LGBTQ+ community members felt hurt and angry. They had planned this day for months. City officials said safety was the main reason. They claimed there were serious concerns about the event. However, they did not give…
Vienna: Thousands Protest Israel's Eurovision Song Contest Participation
Thousands of people demonstrated in Vienna against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The protest took place just…
Voelt Democratie Stuk? Zie Het Als Een Gemeenschappelijke Tuin
17 mei is de Internationale Dag Tegen Homofobie, Transfobie en Bifobie. Deze dag moedigt LGBTQ+-mensen aan niet op te geven voor…
Gouverneur Jared Polis verleent Gratie in Historisch Besluit
Jared Polis, de eerste openlijk homoseksuele gouverneur in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis, heeft gratie verleend. Dit besluit markeert een…
France, do not turn your back on LGBTQI communities worldwide!
Several LGBTQI and human rights organisations are calling on France to support LGBT+ communities globally. The situation in Senegal, where…
Judge blocks Trump DOJ from requesting transgender youth medical records in Rhode Island
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Trump administration. The Department of Justice could not request medical files from young…
Ukraine's New Law Would Ignore Same-Sex Couples
Ukraine's parliament approved a civil code update. It excludes same-sex couples from the definition of marriage. This contradicts a recent…
Women-Only App Loses Appeal in Landmark Trans Discrimination Case
A women-only social media app called Giggle for Girls has lost its appeal against a discrimination…
Trump DOJ Eist Patiëntgegevens van NYC Trans-jongerenkliniek Op
Het Trump DOJ heeft een strafrechtelijke dagvaarding uitgevaardigd. Deze vordert patiëntgegevens…
Texas Republican Forces Children's Hospital to Open Detransition Clinic
A Texas Republican is forcing a children's hospital to open a controversial detransition clinic…
Amerikaanse wetten maken het leven moeilijker voor transgender mensen
Nieuwe wetten in de Verenigde Staten maken het dagelijkse leven erg moeilijk voor transgender…
France must act against LGBT persecution in Senegal
Paris Centre's mayor, Ariel Weil, calls on France to act against LGBT persecution in Senegal. He…
IDAHOBiT 2025 Focuses on Democracy and LGBTQ+ Rights
This year's IDAHOBiT puts democracy at the centre of LGBTQ+ activism. Criminalisation laws and US…
Italy: Court recognises three parents for the first time
An Italian court has officially recognised three parents. The child has one mother and two…
EU Calls for Ban on Conversion Therapy, But Leaves Decision to Member States
The European Commission condemns conversion therapy but says it cannot impose a ban itself. It is…
Leidde een eredoctoraat voor Rachel Levine tot een onderzoek naar Smith College?
De Trump-regering onderzoekt Smith College mogelijk vanwege een eredoctoraat aan de transgender…
Over 50 German Cities Celebrate IDAHOBIT 2026
Germany celebrates IDAHOBIT on 17 May 2026. Events take place in over 50 cities. From flashmobs to…
New Jersey beschermt transgender-patiënten en artsen tegen federale aanvallen
New Jersey werkt hard aan bescherming van transgender-personen en hun artsen. De staat wil een…
Federal Judge Condemns DOJ for Intimidating Gender-Affirming Hospital
A federal judge strongly criticised the Department of Justice for attempting to intimidate a…
LGBTQ+ Groep Capital Stonewall Democrats Steunt Janeese Lewis George voor Burgemeester Washington D.C.
Capital Stonewall Democrats, een vooraanstaande LGBTQ+-politieke groep, steunt Janeese Lewis…
Amerikaanse steunkortingen schaden LHBTQ+-rechten en mensenrechten wereldwijd
De Amerikaanse regering sneed in 2025 bijna alle buitenlandse hulp in. Dit beschadigde…
Zoon van Senator Rand Paul maakte homofobe en antisemitische opmerkingen
De zoon van Republikeinse Senator Rand Paul maakte homofobe en antisemitische opmerkingen naar een…
UK Government Prioritises Trans-Inclusive Conversion Therapy Ban
The UK government has announced a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy as a legislative…
Farage onder vuur voor steun aan prediker die homoseksualiteit 'gruwel' noemt
Nigel Farage steunt een christelijke prediker die homoseksualiteit een 'gruwel' noemt. De prediker…
US Judge Blocks Government from Accessing Trans Patient Records
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Trump administration from accessing private…
Netherlands remains in 13th place on LGBTQ+ rights ranking
The Netherlands has stayed in 13th place on Europe's LGBTQ+ human rights ranking for the second…
LGBTQ+ Groep Beoordeelt 18 Kandidaten bij Verkiezingen in Washington D.C.
De Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA) heeft 18 kandidaten beoordeeld. Deze kandidaten…
Meta scores historically low on LGBTQ+ safety in new GLAAD report
Meta has reached a historically low point regarding LGBTQ+ safety, according to a new GLAAD…
Museveni Begins Seventh Term in Uganda as LGBTQ+ Rights Remain Under Threat
Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh presidential term in Uganda. His government…
JK Rowling vertegenwoordigd door transgender politicus
Schrijfster JK Rowling heeft een transgender politicus als vertegenwoordiger. Dit is opmerkelijk,…
VN-functionaris weigert Amerikaanse financiering met discriminerende voorwaarden
VN-humanitair hoofd Tom Fletcher weigert Amerikaanse financiering met discriminerende voorwaarden.…
Chasten Buttigieg Critiques Sean Duffy's Reality TV Show
Chasten Buttigieg criticised Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for filming a reality TV show…
Witte Huis bestempelt Pro-Transgenderbewegingen als Terrorismebedreigingen
Het Witte Huis publiceerde een nieuw contraterrorismestrategie-document. Dit document richt zich…
Washington D.C. organiseert buurtfeest tegen anti-LGBTQ+ geweld
Het Bureau LGBTQ-zaken van Washington D.C. organiseerde op 8 mei een buurtfeest. Het evenement…
Lesbian couple sues city after being forced to paint over rainbow fence
A lesbian couple in Key West is suing the city after being forced to paint over their rainbow…
Schleswig-Holstein's Minister-President Becomes Patron of All CSD Events
The Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein is officially becoming patron of all CSD Pride events…
South Korean Parents Speak Out Supporting Daughter's Same-Sex Marriage
Parents in South Korea made a heartfelt statement in court supporting their daughter's same-sex…
Christelijke Telefoondienst Zou Kunnen Controleren Wat Gebruikers Online Zien
Een nieuwe christelijke telefoondienst wil bepalen wat klanten online kunnen zien. LGBTQ+-groepen…
Conservative leader attacks Indonesian president over gay cabinet member
A conservative Indonesian politician accused a Cabinet Secretary of being gay, claiming the…
Families Ask Court to Block Trump from Obtaining Trans Children's Medical Records
Families across the United States are requesting federal court assistance. They want to prevent…
Nieuwe Eerste Minister Aantreedt in Hongarije na Historische Verkiezingen
Péter Magyar is Hongarije's nieuwe eerste minister na het verslaan van langjaren leider Viktor…
Rusland deporteert man vanwege lovende review over minirok
Een man werd uit Rusland gedeporteerd na een humoristische review van een minirok. De review…
Bill Kaulitz Wins Court Case Against Homophobic AfD Politician
Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz has achieved a legal victory against an AfD politician. The…
Witte Huis benoemt pro-trans groepen als veiligheidsrisico
De Trump-regering heeft een veiligheidsmemo gepubliceerd. Dit benoemt 'radicaal pro-transgender'…
Ohio Republican wil zorgverzekering voor transgender volwassenen beperken
Een Republikein in Ohio wil een wet invoeren die zorg voor transgender volwassenen beperkt. De wet…
Kash Patel: Bedank en Zoek Hulp
The Advocate publiceerde een sterk opiniestuk waarin Kash Patel wordt opgeroepen af te treden. Het…
RFK Jr. supports tanning salons for children but opposes gender care for trans youth
RFK Jr. wants to allow children in tanning salons, but opposes gender-affirming care for…
Senator Kennedy uses homophobic joke to mock Obama and Colbert
Senator John Kennedy made a homophobic joke about Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert on Fox News.…
Republican Governor Signs Law Creating Database of Trans Patients
A Republican governor has signed a law creating a state database of transgender patients. LGBTQ+…
Whitman-Walker Health Honours Transgender Congresswoman Sarah McBride
Whitman-Walker Health has honoured Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender…
Instagram Under Fire for Censoring LGBTQ+ and Sexual Health Content
Meta is defending itself against accusations of unfairly censoring LGBTQ+ and sexual health…
Lucie Castets: 'The Left Must Regain Citizens' Trust'
Lucie Castets, a key figure in the New Popular Front, speaks to LGBTQ+ magazine Têtu about French…
Tennessee's Trans Data Bill: A Worrying Warning Sign
Tennessee has passed a bill collecting data about transgender people, ostensibly for research…
VS weigert visa aan mensen die bang zijn voor terugkeer naar thuisland
Het Amerikaanse Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken weigert nu visa aan iedereen die bang is om naar…
Pride march in Faches-Thumesnil went ahead despite new mayor controversy
An LGBT march took place in Faches-Thumesnil despite a major dispute over alleged cancellation.…
Waarom komt Grindr steeds dichterbij Trumps Washington?
Grindr, de populaire homo-datingapp, lijkt banden met Trumps politieke wereld op te bouwen. Dit…
NYC Voters Decide If LGBTQ+ Representation Still Matters
Voters in a historic LGBTQ+ neighbourhood in Manhattan are choosing a new City Council member this…
Will a heterosexual person win the Stonewall Inn district for the first time?
The queer voting district around Stonewall Inn in New York has existed since 1991. For the first…
Twee Women's Institute-afdelingen sluiten vanwege transgenderverbod
Twee afdelingen van de Women's Institute in Bristol hebben gestemd voor sluiting. Ze protesteren…
Israël steunt Pride-evenement en conservatieven reageren furieus
De Israëlische regering steunde een Pride-evenement bij een plaats gekoppeld aan Sodom en Gomorra.…
Drag Queens Mock MAGA Leaders and Raise £25,000 for ACLU
Drag queens performed a bold show mocking MAGA political figures. The event raised over £25,000…
Far-right extremist displays Hitler salute at Schwedt's first CSD
Far-right extremists made Hitler salutes at Schwedt/Oder's first Christopher Street Day. Around…
Zohran Mamdani benoemt Black lesbian archivist als stadscommissaris
Zohran Mamdani heeft Black lesbian archivist Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz benoemd voor een cruciaal…
HRC Targets Washington Power Crowd with Bold Grindr Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign used the gay dating app Grindr to send a bold political message to…
Tomomi Inada Fights for LGBT Understanding in Japan
Japanese politician Tomomi Inada is pushing for an LGBT understanding law in Japan. She faces…
Japan Needs LGBT-Inclusive School Curriculum
Japanese schools urgently need an LGBT-inclusive curriculum to support all pupils. LGBT youth…
Two major queer organisations in North Rhine-Westphalia merge
Two major queer organisations in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia are merging. Both…
Netherlands launches Rainbow Agreement to support LGBTQ+ rights
COC Netherlands is actively implementing the Rainbow Agreement. This agreement contains key…
Topwetenschapper critiseert Kennedy en Hegseth: 'Zij vervangen wetenschap door ideologie'
Een vooraanstaande volksgezondheidsexpert bekritiseert ministers Kennedy en Hegseth omdat zij…
Bedrijven en leiders kiezen veiligheid boven LGBTQ+-steun
Veel bedrijven en leiders vermijden LGBTQ+-onderwerpen om problemen te voorkomen. Activisten…
Washington treurde om dood transrechtenactivist SaVanna Wanzer
SaVanna Wanzer, gevierde transrechtenactivist uit Washington D.C., is overleden. Zij stichtte D.C.…
Stonewall's new chair apologises over remarks on JK Rowling
Kezia Dugdale, the new chair of Stonewall, has apologised for her positive remarks about JK…
Caitlyn Jenner steunde Trump, maar lijdt nu onder zijn transbeleid
Caitlyn Jenner steunde Trump tijdens de verkiezingen van 2024, maar lijdt nu onder zijn…
COC wants Netherlands to lead on LGBTQ+ rights again
The COC wants the Netherlands to lead on LGBTQ+ rights. Other countries are now overtaking us on…
Quarter century: marriage for everyone
The Netherlands opened marriage for gay and lesbian couples 25 years ago first. A milestone that…
Former equal marriage advocate elected to South Australian parliament
Jordan Hirst, who campaigned for equal marriage, was elected to South Australian parliament for…
Former Same-Sex Marriage Activist Elected for One Nation in South Australia
Former LGBTQ+ activist Jason Virgo was elected for One Nation in South Australia. His new…
US Supreme Court rejects conversion therapy ban
The US Supreme Court rejects a conversion therapy ban in Colorado. This could have serious…
Canada bans ideological positions in schools
Alberta bans schools from promoting political positions. The bill sees activism in education as a…
US Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy
The US Supreme Court rejects a ban on conversion therapy. The ruling may have major consequences…
Alberta wants to limit schools' 'ideological stance'
Alberta introduces law prohibiting schools discussing ideological and political issues. The…
Belarus approves law that further restricts gay and lesbian rights
Belarus approves a controversial law restricting gay and lesbian rights further. Human rights…
Librarian Fired for Refusing to Move LGBTQ+ Books
A Tennessee librarian was fired for keeping LGBTQ+ books in children's section. She says libraries…
Maryland expands protection for all students, including transgender youth
Maryland expands protection laws for students. The law bans discrimination based on gender…
Transgender Official in New York Fights Federal Pressure
Taylor Brown leads the new LGBTQ+ Affairs Bureau in New York. She wants to counter federal attacks…
US Supreme Court rejects bans on conversion therapy
The US Supreme Court rejects conversion therapy bans, causing strong protests. LGBTQ+…
Romania recognises transgender man's gender identity: important moment for transgender Europeans
Romania officially recognises a transgender man's gender identity for the first time. This is an…
Lesbian AfD leader Weidel leads far-right party to record result
Far-right AfD achieves record result in Germany with lesbian leader Alice Weidel. The party…
Many young gay and lesbian people feel invisible
Many young gay and lesbian people feel invisible at school and in their neighbourhood. COC calls…
COC closes Rainbow Agreements in 119 municipalities
COC branches have made agreements in 119 Dutch municipalities about safety and equal rights for…
COC wants Netherlands to lead again in LGBTQ+ rights
The COC calls for the Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again. The country loses ground to…
COC celebrates anniversary: time to lead again
The COC celebrates its anniversary and sets future ambitions. The organisation wants Netherlands…
Twenty-five Years of Same-sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Same-sex marriage has existed 25 years in the Netherlands. An important moment to look back…
Twenty-five years of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands
Same-sex marriage has existed 25 years in the Netherlands. An important moment to look back…
COC celebrates milestone: time to lead again
COC celebrates a milestone and sets future ambitions. The organisation wants Netherlands to lead…
COC wants Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights again
COC calls for Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights again. The country loses ground whilst…
COC closes Rainbow Agreements in 119 municipalities
COC branches closed agreements in 119 Dutch municipalities about safety and equal rights for…
Many young gays and lesbians feel invisible
Many young gays and lesbians feel invisible at school. COC calls on schools to focus more on…
Lesbian AfD leader Weidel leads far-right party to record results
Far-right AfD achieves record result in Germany with lesbian leader Alice Weidel. The party…
Romania recognises transgender man's gender identity: important moment for transgender Europeans
Romania officially recognises a transgender man's gender identity for the first time. This is an…
UK Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy
The UK Supreme Court rejects conversion therapy bans, causing strong protests. LGBTQ+…
Transgender Official in New York Fights Against Federal Pressure
Taylor Brown leads the new LGBTQ+ Affairs Bureau in New York. She wants to counter federal attacks…
Maryland expands protection for all students, including transgender youth
Maryland expands protection laws for students. The law forbids discrimination based on gender…
Librarian Sacked for Not Moving LGBTQ+ Books
A Tennessee librarian was sacked for keeping LGBTQ+ books. She says libraries should not serve…
Belarus approves law that further restricts gays and lesbians
The Belarusian parliament approves a controversial law restricting gays and lesbians. Human rights…
Alberta Will Limit Schools' 'Ideological Stance'
Alberta introduces law prohibiting schools from discussing ideological and political issues. The…
US Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy
The US Supreme Court rejects a ban on conversion therapy. The ruling may have huge consequences…
Canada Bans Ideological Positions in Schools
Alberta bans schools from promoting political positions. The bill sees activism in education as a…
US Supreme Court Rejects Conversion Therapy Ban
The US Supreme Court rejects a conversion therapy ban. This may seriously harm LGBTQ+ youth. The…
Former gay marriage activist chosen for One Nation in South Australia
Former gay activist Jason Virgo was elected for One Nation in South Australia. His new political…
Equal Marriage Advocate Elected to South Australian Parliament
Jordan Hirst fought for equal marriage rights. He was elected to parliament for One Nation. Jordan…
Quarter Century: Marriage for Everyone
The Netherlands opened marriage for gay and lesbian couples 25 years ago as first country…
COC wants Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again
COC wants Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again. Other countries now surpass us on important…
COC wants Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights once more
COC calls Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights once more. Other countries now overtake us, warns…
Many young gay and lesbian teenagers feel invisible
Young gay and lesbian teenagers often feel invisible at school and home. The COC asks for…
Georgia Blocks All Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Proposals
Georgia blocked all anti-LGBTQ+ proposals during the 2026 legislative session. This is a rare…
Six Arrested at Idaho Capitol Protest Against Transgender Toilet Law
Six activists were arrested at Idaho Capitol after occupying a men's toilet. They protested a law…
Romania recognises transgender man's gender identity: important moment for Europeans
Romania officially recognises a transgender man's gender identity. This is important for…
US Supreme Court Weakens Ban on Conversion Therapy
The US Supreme Court weakens bans on conversion therapy. LGBTQ+ organisations respond with concern…
First transgender NYC LGBTQ bureau chief pressures against federal opposition
Taylor Brown leads New York's first LGBTQ Affairs Bureau. She focuses on federal pressure and…
Maryland establishes strong equal rights for all students
Maryland adopts legislation protecting all students against discrimination, including transgender…
Dismissed Library Director: 'I Would Do It Again'
A dismissed library director from Tennessee refuses to back down. She sees her dismissal as proof…
Canada introduces law against 'ideological' flags in schools
Alberta introduces bill to ban ideological statements and non-governmental flags from schools.…
US Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy
The US Supreme Court rejects a state ban on conversion therapy. This ruling may have major…
Australian politician Deeming chosen for election list after all
Australian politician Moira Deeming was chosen for the Liberal Party election list. This happened…
Transgender movement goes beyond visibility alone
Transgender advocate Sally Goldner says visibility alone is not enough. The movement now focuses…
25 years ago: same-sex couples could finally marry
25 years ago, the Netherlands opened marriage to same-sex couples first. Today, same-sex couples…
Many young LGBTQ+ people feel invisible in society
COC research shows many LGBTQ+ youth feel invisible in society. This lack of visibility in media,…
Asexual people feel less accepted in society
A study shows more than half of asexual people feel less accepted. They get less visibility than…
American Teacher Says She Was Forced to Resign After Coming Out
An American teacher says she was forced to resign after telling a student she is gay. Her case…
Turkey prosecutes young people for photos of same-sex couples
Turkey prosecutes young activists for sharing photos of same-sex couples. This fits broader…
Father demands 6000 pounds from son for leaving conversion therapy
An American father demands 6000 pounds from his gay son. His son left conversion therapy. The case…
Court forces hospital to resume transgender care for youth
A court forces Children's Minnesota to restart gender-related care for minors. The hospital…
American Politician Mace Criticised After Transgender Remarks
American politician Mace avoided genocide criticism by raising transgender issues. Her transgender…
Democratic victory in Nebraska may have consequences for LGBTQ+ rights
A Democratic victory in Nebraska may paradoxically help Republicans expand their power and…
Conservative Trump group requests investigation into transgender protection in Maryland schools
A group connected to Trump adviser Stephen Miller requests investigation into school transgender…
Mississippi sets strict rules for gender on driver's licences
Mississippi sets strict rules for gender on driver's licences of transgender people. The law needs…
Republicans want to ban books about transgender youth from schools
Republicans want to pass a law banning books about transgender people from schools. Opponents say…
Grenell Seeks Russian Ambassador Role Despite LGBTQ Rights Concerns
Richard Grenell potentially wants to become US ambassador to Russia. This raises questions given…
Alberta limits rights for gay and transgender people
Alberta introduces controversial measures affecting gays and transgender people. Critics see this…
Feminist: we need more complainers, not fewer
Researcher Sara Ahmed believes organisations must pay more attention to complainers. They help…
Feminist Scholar Ahmed: We Need More People Speaking Up
Feminist Sara Ahmed encourages more people to criticise in organisations. Complaining is not…
American politicians fighting gays wore women's clothes themselves
Two American Congress members opposing gays wore drag in school. Old yearbook photos reveal this…
Coffee Chain Philz Coffee Removes Rainbow Flags and Faces Strong Opposition
Coffee chain Philz Coffee removes rainbow flags from stores for unity. Over 6,750 people signed…
Coffee Chain Philz Removes Rainbow Flags: Heavy Criticism
Coffee chain Philz Coffee removes rainbow flags from all stores. Thousands of customers and…
Study: LGBTQ+ employees still face much more discrimination
A large Australian study proves LGBTQ+ employees face more discrimination. Companies have much…
25 years equal marriage: Netherlands celebrates milestone
Netherlands celebrates today that marriage opened for everyone 25 years ago. A milestone many…
COC wants Netherlands to lead again in LGBT rights
COC uses its milestone to call Netherlands to lead in LGBT rights. The organisation sees much…
COC wants Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again
COC wants the Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again. The organisation sees the Netherlands…
Minister Phillipson: EHRC guideline does not apply at workplace
Minister Phillipson says the new EHRC guideline does not apply to workplaces. This still gives…
American FBI receives new budget targeting 'gender extremism'
The American FBI receives a new budget targeting 'gender extremism'. It classifies gay and…
Worker sentenced to 6 years prison under new gay law
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison in ten days. Human rights groups criticise…
Trump uses transgender issues mainly for applause
Trump uses transgender issues mainly to create political support. Applause from his supporters…
New American law requires doctors to report transgender patient data
An American Republican law requires doctors to report transgender patients to government. Medical…
Parents Complain About School's Transgender-Inclusive Toilet Policy
Parents sue a school because transgender students use the same toilets as girls. The school says…
Parents in Wisconsin Sue Schools Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
Conservative parents in Wisconsin sued a school district over its policy. The policy allows…
West Hollywood leads with new family laws
West Hollywood now recognises families with different structures. California must follow quickly…
Lebanese LGBTQ organisation Helem offers support during new war
The Lebanese LGBTQ organisation Helem helps during war not only gay and transgender people, but…
Two men appointed to senior positions in US government
Todd Blanche and Markwayne Mullin get senior US government positions. Their LGBTQ+ views raise…
Whitman-Walker Health honours law firm for free legal aid
Whitman-Walker Health awards a law firm for forty years free legal aid. The health centre…
Puerto Rico: Court Reviews Recognition of Non-Binary Persons
The First Court of Appeal in Puerto Rico handles a case about non-binary person recognition on…
Age verification on social media: risks for trans Canadians
Canada wants to require age verification on social media. Trans persons fear problems with…
Canada's social media age control harms transgender people
Canada wants to require age verification on social media. This harms transgender people because…
European Parliament Divided Over New LGBTQ+ Resolution
The European Parliament debates an LGBTQ+ resolution wanting to combat discrimination harder.…
Twenty-five years married: marriage for everyone
The Netherlands remembers a special milestone: 25 years ago the country opened marriage. It was…
COC reflects on anniversary: 'Britain can lead in equal rights'
The COC reflects on its anniversary and calls Britain to lead in equal rights for LGBTQ+ people.…
Senegal sentences man to six years under new gay law
Senegal sentences man to six years under new gay law. The ruling is first under stricter rules and…
Australian judge permits lesbian group to exclude trans women
An Australian judge permits a lesbian group to exclude trans women for five years. This raises…
Australian judge: lesbian organisation can exclude transgender women
An Australian judge rules a lesbian organisation can exclude transgender women from events. The…
Criminals Profit from Fake Asylum Applications by Gay People
Criminals profit from fake asylum applications by gay people. This makes it much harder for real…
Minister Removed from Podcast Because of Gay Identity
An American ordained minister was removed from a Christian podcast at the last moment. She is gay.…
Canadian age ban on social media harms transgender people
Canada wants to ban social media for minors. But age verification with facial recognition and ID…
Age verification on social media: risks for transgender Canadians
Canada is considering introducing age verification on social media. This creates privacy and…
Court Sends Transgender Women Case Back to Tribunal
An Australian federal court sent a case back to tribunal. It involves transgender women and a…
Australia: Should the state compensate gay people for historical persecution?
Victoria in Australia considers compensation for gay people. The state allowed serious injustice…
COC Wants Netherlands to Lead Again in Equal Rights
COC calls for more work on equal rights. The organisation wants Netherlands to lead, not follow.…
119 councils sign rainbow agreement with COC
COC made agreements with 119 councils for safety. Councils promise better supervision of…
Senegal Condemns Man to Six Years Prison Under New Anti-Gay Law
Senegal announced its first conviction under the new anti-gay law. A man near Dakar received six…
Australian judge allows lesbian group to exclude trans women
Australian judge allows lesbian group to exclude trans women for five years. This ends years of…
Australian judge: lesbian organisation can exclude transgender and bisexual women
An Australian judge rules a lesbian organisation can exclude transgender and bisexual women. The…
Fake asylum claims damage real LGBTQ+ refugees
Criminal networks earn money with fake asylum requests from gays and lesbians. This harms real…
Preacher Removed from Podcast After Announcing Gay Identity
An experienced preacher is removed from a podcast after revealing she is gay. The organisation had…
Senegal issues first conviction under new homosexuality law
Senegal issues its first conviction under the new law. The law punishes homosexual relationships.…
Canadian age control on social media harms transgender people
Canada's age verification plan on social media mainly harms transgender people. Facial recognition…
Australian Court Refers Lesbian Group Case Back to Tribunal
The Australian federal court refers a case back to the tribunal. The Lesbian Action Group had…
Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Being Removed
The Pride flag returned to Stonewall National Monument after officials removed it. Community…
Why Carney's Election Win May Not Help LGBTQ+ People
Mark Carney's Liberals won a majority government in Canada. They have strong political power now.…
EHRC guidance does not cover workplaces, minister confirms
Minister Bridget Phillipson confirms new EHRC guidance does not apply to workplaces. Employers…
Idaho governor signs law requiring schools to tell parents about trans students
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a law requiring teachers and doctors to tell parents within 72…
Australian court lets lesbian group exclude trans women from events
An Australian Federal Court allowed a Melbourne lesbian group to exclude trans women from events…
Senegal jails man for six years under new anti-LGBTQ+ law
A man received six years in prison under Senegal's strengthened anti-LGBTQ+ law. This marks the…
West Hollywood Updates Laws for Modern Families, Other Cities May Follow
West Hollywood is updating its laws to better serve all types of modern families. Only 18 percent…
Fake Gay Asylum Services Hurt Real LGBTQ+ Refugees, BBC Investigation Finds
BBC investigation reveals people selling fake evidence for gay asylum claims. The practice makes…
Conservative Parents Sue Wisconsin School Over Trans Student Bathroom Policy
Conservative parents sued a Wisconsin school district over its transgender bathroom policy. The…
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin Win Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award
Actress Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin received the Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award for supporting…
Trump FBI Budget Proposal Targets LGBTQ+ Groups as Security Threat
Trump's FBI budget proposal labels some LGBTQ+ groups as potential terrorists using "gender…
Trump's Niece Says Loyal Supporters Are Turning Against Him
Mary Trump says some of Donald Trump's loyal media supporters are criticizing his behavior and…
Report Claims South Dakota Governor's Husband Considered Gender Transition
A new report claims South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's husband considered gender transition and…
Court Case Against Gay Activist May Threaten Right to Protest
A lawsuit against a gay rights activist worries judges and lawyers about protest rights. Legal…
Tennessee Creates 'Nuclear Family Month' in June
Tennessee lawmakers passed a resolution making June 'Nuclear Family Month' promoting one husband,…
Trans Lawmaker Refuses to Visit US During Trump Presidency
A transgender lawmaker says they will not visit the United States while Donald Trump is president.…
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