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Utah town must pay $350,000 after losing drag queen court battle
The city of St. George in Utah must pay $350,000 in legal fees. This is the second time the city lost a court case about drag performances. The city of St. George in Utah has lost another court case. The case was about drag queen performances. Now the city must pay $350,000 in attorneys fees. This is not the first time this happened. St. George also lost a similar case before. That case also cost the city a lot of money. The total amount of legal fees is now very high. A local councilwoman was behind both legal fights. She is a supporter of the MAGA political movement. She tried to stop drag queen events in the city. Her efforts failed both times in court. Drag performances are a form of…
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Trans artist in Ghana claims anti-LGBTQ+ politician is her lover
Ghanaian trans artist Angel Maxine says she had a romantic relationship with a politician who publicly opposes LGBTQ+ rights. The claim…
Tennessee's Trans Data Bill: A Dangerous Warning Sign
Tennessee has passed a bill that collects data about transgender people, supposedly for research purposes. LGBTQ+ advocates warn this data…
Supreme Court Is Broken and Hurts Voting Rights
The Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act this week, affecting many minority groups including LGBTQ+ people. Experts say deeper…
Michigan Democrat files complaint against transgender opponent over name on ballot
A Democratic candidate in Michigan filed a legal complaint against his transgender opponent. He claims she should have used her deadname…
Republicans Add Five Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules to State Department Budget Bill
Republican lawmakers have added five anti-LGBTQ+ measures to a State Department funding bill. The…
Hate Preacher Blames Jewish People for LGBTQ+ Rights and Abortion
American preacher Joel Webbon has blamed Jewish people for LGBTQ+ rights, transgender acceptance,…
Bryon Noem's fetish is not the same as being transgender
Reports about Bryon Noem's personal fetish went viral, but some people wrongly compared it to…
Queer in Wiesbaden: Safety Concerns Rise During Evening Hours
Wiesbaden surveyed queer residents for the first time about their experiences. Results show safety…
Nepal's New Government Urged to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights
Nepal's new Prime Minister Balendra Shah is being urged to protect human rights, including LGBTQ+…
One Rumor Sparked a National Trans Panic and an FBI Mission to Cuba
Right-wing activists caused a national uproar over unverified claims about a trans woman. The…
Meta punished for removing lesbian content on Instagram
Meta's Oversight Board overturned the removal of a post celebrating lesbian relationships. The…
Zambia Cancels Human Rights Summit: Concerns About Free Speech
Zambia has effectively canceled RightsCon 2026, a major human rights and technology summit planned…
Hooggerechtshof maakt het makkelijker voor Republikeinen om verkiezingen te winnen
Het Amerikaanse Hooggerechtshof heeft een beslissing genomen die Republikeinen helpt bij het…
Trans Woman Joins University of Puerto Rico Strike
Joanna Cifredo, a transgender woman, is one of the visible LGBTQ+ voices in the ongoing University…
Trump nominates anti-trans influencer as Surgeon General
Trump has nominated an anti-transgender social media influencer to serve as the next Surgeon General. This is his third nomination for the role since beginning his second term, and LGBTQ+ groups are alarmed. Donald Trump has nominated a new candidate for Surgeon General. This person is known for being against transgender rights. They are also known for selling health supplements online. The Surgeon General is an important health official in the United States. This person advises the public about health issues. The role has a lot of influence on national health policy. This is Trump's third nomination for this role. His second term started in January 2025. The first two nominations did not…
Conversion Therapies: The EU Must Act Now
The ACT association collected over one million signatures to ban conversion therapies across…
Trump's media authority threatens 'woke' TV stations with license revocation
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission threatens TV stations like ABC with license revocation. President Trump uses the FCC as a…
Robert Garcia dwingt Pam Bondi te getuigen over Epstein-dossiers
Democraten in het Huis van Afgevaardigden behaalden een doorbraak. Ze dwongen oud-minister van Justitie Pam Bondi om te getuigen over de…
Lindsey Graham verdedigt Trump na incident bij White House Correspondents' Dinner
Senator Lindsey Graham reageerde snel na een incident bij het White House Correspondents' Dinner.…
Rechtbank verwerpt boete van £585.000 voor University of Sussex
De High Court heeft de boete van £585.000 voor de University of Sussex teruggedraaid. De rechtbank verwierp ook het argument dat het…
Sarah McBride looks back on her first year in Congress
Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, reflects on a challenging but historic first year in office. She and her team are…
Family Minister Karin Prien Publicly Attacks Queer Commissioner
Family Minister Karin Prien portrayed the queer commissioner as a culture warrior in the press.…
Supreme Court protects school that supported transgender student
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to revive a Florida lawsuit that wanted to punish a school for…
In Stonewall-wijk stemmen kiezers voor huurverlichting boven representatie
In het historische Stonewall-district van New York City stemden kiezers bij een speciale…
Republicans in the US Want to Ban LGBTQ+ Topics in Schools
House Republicans are pushing a new bill to restrict LGBTQ+ topics in schools across the United…
FOIA Request Filed Over State Department's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Policy
Democracy Forward has filed a FOIA request to obtain records about the State Department's new…
House Republicans introduce bills targeting transgender students in schools
House Republicans have introduced bills that would force schools to out transgender students to…
Puerto Rico Senate Leader Attacks Trans Miss Universe Contestant
A transgender woman is competing in the 2026 Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant. She is facing hate…
Botswana Scraps Colonial-Era Law That Criminalized Gay Sex
Botswana repealed a colonial-era law that criminalized same-sex intimacy after the High Court…
VS weigert visa aan mensen die bang zijn om terug te keren naar hun thuisland
The US State Department now denies visas to anyone who says they fear returning home. This policy…
Faches-Thumesnil Pride March Went Ahead Despite New Mayor Controversy
An LGBT march took place in Faches-Thumesnil despite major controversy over alleged cancellation.…
Why is Grindr Getting Closer to Trump's Washington?
Grindr, the popular gay dating app, seems to be building ties with Trump's political world. This…
NYC Voters Decide If LGBTQ+ Representation Still Matters
Voters in a historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood in Manhattan are choosing a new City Council member this week. The election is seen as a test of how much LGBTQ+ political representation still matters to the community. Voters in Manhattan are heading to the polls this week. They live in a historically LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhood. Their vote is about more than just a local council seat. A seat on the New York City Council is currently empty. Residents must choose who will fill it. But many say this election is about something bigger. The district has long been a home for LGBTQ+ people. It is known for its strong community and political history. Many residents feel LGBTQ+ voices must stay in power.…
Could a Heterosexual Person Win the Stonewall District for the First Time?
The queer voting district around Stonewall Inn in New York has existed since 1991. For the first…
Two more Women's Institute branches close over trans ban
Two Bristol branches of the Women's Institute have voted to close in protest against a national ban on trans women joining. Longwell Green…
Israel promotes Pride event and conservatives react with anger
The Israeli government supported a Pride event near a site linked to Sodom and Gomorrah. Evangelical Christians and right-wing groups were…
Drag Queens Mock MAGA Leaders and Raise $25,000 for ACLU
Drag queens performed a bold show making fun of MAGA political figures. The event raised more than…
Far-right extremist shows Hitler salute at first CSD in Schwedt
Far-right extremists showed the Hitler salute at Schwedt/Oder's first Christopher Street Day. Around 100 people attended the historic…
Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist as city commissioner
Zohran Mamdani has appointed Black lesbian archivist Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz to a critical commissioner role. The appointment is seen as a…
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
Japan's schools urgently need an LGBT-inclusive curriculum to support all students. LGBT youth…
Two Major Queer Organizations in NRW Merge
Two major queer organizations in German state North Rhine-Westphalia are merging. Both…
Netherlands launches Rainbow Agreement for LGBTQ+ rights
COC Netherlands actively implements the Rainbow Agreement. This agreement contains important…
Topwetenschapper spot met Kennedy en Hegseth: 'Ze vervangen wetenschap door ideologie'
Een toonaangevende volksgezondheidsexpert hekelt ministers Kennedy en Hegseth omdat zij wetenschap…
Companies and leaders choose safety over LGBTQ+ support
Many companies and leaders are avoiding LGBTQ+ topics to stay out of trouble. Activists warn that…
Washington mourns death of trans rights activist SaVanna Wanzer
SaVanna Wanzer, a celebrated transgender rights activist from Washington D.C., has passed away.…
Stonewall's nieuwe voorzitter sorry na uitspraken over JK Rowling
Kezia Dugdale, de nieuwe voorzitter van Stonewall, biedt haar excuses aan na haar positieve…
Caitlyn Jenner steunde Trump, maar lijdt nu onder zijn transbeleid
Caitlyn Jenner steunde Trump tijdens de verkiezingen van 2024, maar lijdt nu onder zijn…
Why Do Straight White Men Hold Most Power?
We have long asked why marginalized groups are underrepresented, but that is the wrong question.…
New Stonewall Chair Talks Trans Rights and the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights
Kezia Dugdale has become the new chair of Stonewall, the UK's leading LGBTQ+ organisation, at a time of serious financial and reputational challenges. She speaks openly about past mistakes and her vision for the future of LGBTQ+ rights. Kezia Dugdale is the new chair of Stonewall. Stonewall is the UK's most important LGBTQ+ organisation. She is starting at a very difficult time for the charity. Stonewall was founded 38 years ago. Since then, it has never faced so many problems. The organisation has lost a lot of money. Its income has been cut in half. This means Stonewall now earns much less than before. Because of financial problems, Stonewall had to make big changes. The charity lost…
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Catholic Preschool and LGBTQ+ Rights
Catholic preschools in Colorado say the state violated their religious rights. The case is about…
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 satisfied at achievements. Same-sex marriage…
COC celebrates milestone: time to lead again
COC celebrates a milestone and sets future ambitions. The organization wants Netherlands to lead again in equal rights. COC celebrates a…
COC wants Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights again
COC calls for Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights again. The country loses ground while…
COC closes Rainbow Agreements in 119 municipalities
COC branches closed agreements in 119 Dutch municipalities about safety and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people. These Rainbow Agreements set…
Many young gays and lesbians feel invisible
Many young gays and lesbians feel invisible at school. COC calls on schools to focus more on inclusivity. Many young people from the…
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 recognizes transgender man's gender identity: important moment for transgender Europeans
Romania officially recognizes a transgender man's gender identity for the first time. This is an…
US Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy
The US 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 Fired for Not Moving LGBTQ+ Books
A Tennessee librarian was fired 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 choice raises questions about his current position. Jason Virgo, former gay marriage advocate, was elected to South Australia's parliament. He does this for One Nation, a political party not known for progressive policies. Virgo played a role in South Australia's gay rights movement years ago. He fought for equal rights and marriage rights for gay people. His choice for One Nation raises questions about his current positions. The party is critical of many progressive measures that gay organizations support. It is unclear if Virgo still supports his former activism. One Nation leader Pauline…
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
Netherlands opened marriage for gay and lesbian couples 25 years ago as first country worldwide. A milestone that changed much. It feels…
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 topics. COC celebrates an anniversary…
COC wants Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights again
COC calls Netherlands to lead LGBTQ+ rights again. Other countries now pass 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 attention. Young gay men, lesbian teenagers and…
Georgia Blocks All Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Proposals
Georgia blocked all anti-LGBTQ+ proposals during the 2026 legislative session. This is a rare victory in a country adopting increasingly…
Six Arrested at Idaho Capitol Protest Against Transgender Bathroom Law
Six activists were arrested at Idaho Capitol after occupying a men's restroom. They protested a…
Romania recognizes transgender man's gender identity: important moment for Europeans
Romania officially recognizes 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+ organizations 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…
Fired Library Director: 'I Would Do It Again'
A fired library director from Tennessee refuses to back down. She sees her dismissal as proof that…
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 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, Netherlands opened marriage to same-sex couples first. Today, same-sex couples can…
Many young LGBTQ+ people feel unseen in society
COC research shows many LGBTQ+ youth feel unseen in society. This lack of visibility in media, education, and public life causes mental health problems. Many young people from the LGBTQ+ community still struggle being themselves. Research from interest organization COC shows this. They feel underrepresented in media, education, and public life. Problems start early. Schools rarely discuss different sexual orientations and gender identities. This makes many young people feel alone. They hide their true self. LGBTQ+ youth see themselves much less in television, films, and advertisements than their peers. According to COC, this lack of visibility causes mental health problems. Young people…
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 shows discrimination in education still…
Turkey prosecutes young people for photos of same-sex couples
Turkey prosecutes young activists for sharing photos of same-sex couples. This fits broader tightening of LGBTQ+ rights regulations.…
Father demands 6000 dollars from son for leaving conversion therapy
An American father demands 6000 dollars from his gay son. His son left conversion therapy. The…
Court forces hospital to resume transgender care for youth
A court forces Children's Minnesota to restart gender-related care for minors. The hospital stopped these treatments under Trump…
American Politician Mace Criticized After Transgender Remarks
American politician Mace avoided genocide criticism by raising transgender issues. Her transgender colleague McBride countered her…
Democratic victory in Nebraska may have consequences for gay rights
A Democratic victory in Nebraska may paradoxically help Republicans expand their power and…
Conservative Trump group asks 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 licenses
Mississippi sets strict rules for gender on driver's licenses 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 organizations must pay more attention to complainers. They help…
Feminist Scholar Ahmed: We Need More People Speaking Up
Feminist Sara Ahmed encourages more people to criticize in organizations. 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: Much 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 work ahead. New research in Australia shows that gay, lesbian and transgender people face more workplace discrimination. The Diversity Council Australia study speaks clearly: LGBTQ+ employees have significantly more difficulties than colleagues. The Inclusion@Work Index 2025–2026 examined the work climate for this group. The results are not positive. Many LGBTQ+ employees feel excluded. Some don't dare come out at work. This causes stress, uncertainty and poor working conditions. Employers don't always take enough action. The study points to concrete problems. Many companies lack good…
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 organization sees much work, both in Netherlands and worldwide. The…
COC wants Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again
COC wants Netherlands to lead in LGBTQ+ rights again. The organization sees Netherlands falling behind. Politicians must do more for…
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' and classifying gay and transgender activists as potential threats.…
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 criticize the procedure speed. A 24-year-old…
Trump uses transgender issues mainly for applause
Trump uses transgender issues mainly to create political support. Applause and enthusiasm from his…
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 Bathroom Policy
Parents sue a school because transgender students use the same bathrooms 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 recognizes families with different structures. California must follow quickly…
Lebanese LGBTQ organization Helem offers support during new war
The Lebanese LGBTQ organization Helem helps during war not only gay and transgender people, but…
Two men appointed to top positions in US government
Todd Blanche and Markwayne Mullin get top US government positions. Their LGBTQ+ views raise many…
Whitman-Walker Health honors law firm for free legal aid
Whitman-Walker Health awards a law firm for forty years free legal aid. The health center…
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. Dutch politicians are divided about the Brussels plans. The European Parliament debates a new LGBTQ+ rights resolution this week. The text calls on member states to combat discrimination harder. The resolution has broad support from left and liberal parties. They want stricter rules against hate crimes. They want more protection for transgender people. Same-sex couples should adopt in all EU countries. Conservative parties have major objections to the plans. They believe countries should decide themselves. 'Brussels should not interfere with our family law,' says a Polish MP. Dutch politicians do…
Trans Lawmaker Refuses to Visit US During Trump Presidency
A transgender lawmaker will not visit the United States during Trump's presidency. They cite…
Tennessee Creates 'Nuclear Family Month' in June
Tennessee lawmakers passed a resolution making June 'Nuclear Family Month' promoting one husband, one wife families. The timing coincides…
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 experts think the case could stop people…
Report Claims South Dakota Governor's Husband Considered Gender Transition
A new report claims South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's husband considered gender transition. The…
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 judgment. She believes this could be the…
Trump FBI Budget Proposal Targets LGBTQ+ Groups as Security Threat
Trump's FBI budget proposal labels some LGBTQ+ groups as potential terrorists using "gender extremism" language. The plan targets…
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin Win Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award
Actress Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin received the Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They won for…
Conservative Parents Sue Wisconsin School Over Trans Student Bathroom Policy
Conservative parents sued a Wisconsin school district over its transgender bathroom policy. The…
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…
West Hollywood Updates Laws for Modern Families, Other Cities May Follow
West Hollywood is updating its laws to serve all modern families. Only 18 percent of U.S.…
Senegal jails man for six years under new anti-LGBTQ+ law
A man received six years in prison under Senegal's law. This marks the first conviction since the…
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…
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…
EHRC guidance does not cover workplaces, minister confirms
Minister Bridget Phillipson confirms new EHRC guidance does not apply to workplaces. Employers…
Twenty-five years married: marriage for everyone
Netherlands remembers a special milestone: 25 years ago the country opened marriage. It was the…
COC looks back on anniversary: 'Netherlands can lead in equal rights'
The COC reflects on its anniversary and calls Netherlands to lead in equal rights for LGBTQ+…
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 allows lesbian group to exclude trans women
An Australian judge allows a lesbian group to exclude trans women for five years. This raises fierce debates about discrimination and identity. A federal judge in Australia made an important decision. The Lesbian Action Group from Melbourne can exclude trans women for five years. This happens after years of legal battles on this topic. The group fights for an exception to Australian anti-discrimination law. This law normally forbids discrimination based on sex. The Lesbian Action Group wants to create safe space for women born female only. According to them, trans women do not belong there. The ruling causes strong reactions. Transgender rights supporters say this is discrimination. They…
Australian judge: lesbian organization can exclude transgender women
An Australian judge rules a lesbian organization 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 gay refugees to get protection. A BBC…
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. The makers apparently did not check her…
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 safety risks for transgender and gay youth.…
Court Sends Transgender Women Case Back to Tribunal
An Australian federal court sent a case back to tribunal. It involves transgender women and a lesbian action group. The group wanted to…
Australia: Should the state compensate gays for historical persecution?
Victoria in Australia considers compensation for gays. The state allowed serious injustice for…
COC Wants Netherlands to Lead Again in Equal Rights
COC calls for more work on equal rights. The organization wants Netherlands to lead, not follow.…
119 municipalities sign rainbow agreement with COC
COC made agreements with 119 municipalities for safety. Municipalities promise better supervision…
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 organization can exclude transgender and bisexual women
An Australian judge rules a lesbian organization 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 organization 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…
Why Carney's Election Win May Not Help LGBTQ+ People
Mark Carney's Liberals won a majority government in Canada, giving them strong political power. But LGBTQ+ activists warn the party has moved away from progressive values and may not prioritise queer and trans rights. Mark Carney and the Liberal Party won a majority government in Canada. Many people hoped this would be good news for LGBTQ+ rights. But experts and activists are not so sure. A majority government means the Liberals can pass laws without much opposition. This gives them a lot of power. However, having power does not always mean using it for queer and trans people. The Liberal Party used to be known for progressive politics. They supported LGBTQ+ rights openly in the past. But…
Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Being Removed
The Pride flag returned to Stonewall National Monument after officials removed it during a…
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