Canada warns LGBTQ residents of the risks of traveling to the US due to some state laws
The Canadian government is warning its LGBTQ citizens of risks they could face when traveling to the US, citing new laws in several states.
2023-08-31 21:19
'White savior complex': Malaysia's LGBTQ community slams The 1975's Matty Healy's onstage kiss
When British singer Matty Healy grabbed bandmate Ross MacDonald for an onstage kiss during their Malaysia concert on Friday, following a profanity-laden speech slamming the country's anti-LGBTQ laws, he likely thought it an act of protest and solidarity.
2023-07-26 11:27
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2023-07-18 10:26
Russia's Duma votes for law to ban gender reassignment surgery, in further crackdown on LGBTQ rights
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, has voted in favor of a new law banning nearly all medical help for transgender people including gender reassignment surgery, in a raft of new anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia.
2023-07-14 16:21
Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters
Up to 2,000 protesters stormed a gay pride festival, in a country where anti-LGBT prejudice is common.
2023-07-09 08:28
Tbilisi Pride festival canceled after violent anti-LGBTQ protests
A Pride festival was canceled in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Saturday by organizers who say authorities failed to prevent violent disruptions from Russian-affiliated far-right groups.
2023-07-09 00:51
Court reinstates Tennessee ban on care for transgender youth
WASHINGTON A Tennessee law prohibiting doctors from providing medical care such as puberty-blockers and gender affirming surgery for
2023-07-08 21:58
North Carolina's Democratic governor vetoes 3 bills targeting LGBTQ youth
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three bills that target LGBTQ youth, setting up a likely effort by the state's Republican-controlled legislature to override him.
2023-07-06 06:57
Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war
Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.
2023-07-05 08:17
US judges halt healthcare bans for transgender youth
By Daniel Trotta and Brendan Pierson In state after state, conservative lawmakers this year have banned medical procedures
2023-07-03 18:21
Buttigieg says Supreme Court case was designed for 'clear purpose of chipping away' at LGBTQ equality
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday slammed the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections, saying the case was designed "for the clear purpose of chipping away" at LGBTQ equality.
2023-07-03 01:56
DeSantis campaign shares video slamming Trump's past vow to protect LGBTQ rights
A campaign Twitter account for Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential bid is being criticized for marking the end of Pride Month on Friday by sharing a video slamming Republican rival Donald Trump's previous promise to protect LGBTQ rights.
2023-07-02 08:23