Year: 2023
The problems with Graham Linehan’s memoir Tough Crowd
The ‘Father Ted’ writer who more recently uses his platform…
What to know about transgender bills passed in Wisconsin Assembly that Gov. Evers has said he would veto
The Wisconsin Assembly passed three transgender bills Thursday. Democratic Gov.…
Pride, Aging, and Reimagining Community Support for Our LGBTQ Elders
News, events, features, entertainment, interviews, Pride, nightlife, organizations, families, marriage
Alice Litman inquest: Trans woman’s mental health support ‘half-hearted’
Alice Litman’s transfer from children’s to adults’ mental health services…
Graeme Reid appointed as UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity
The President of the UN Human Rights Council has appointed…
Miss Universe will feature two trans contestants for the first time
Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kollé will be joined at November’s pageant…
Transgender restrictions pass Assembly with GOP votes, get hearing in Senate
The bills come as Republican lawmakers nationwide have proposed and…
Nebraska’s Brandon Teena mural honors transgender history, community
In an unassuming alley lies one of the latest LUX…
Online voting guide shows pro-LGBTQ and women’s rights candidates
Taipei, Oct. 13 (CNA) A group advocating LGBTQ and women’s…
States must protect women human rights defenders working in conflict and crisis-affected settings: UN expert
NEW YORK (13 October 2023) – The probability of a…
Forced surgery for transgender people ruled unconstitutional | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
HAMAMATSU, Shizuoka Prefecture—For the first time, a family court approved…
LGBTQ Elders Need Specific Resources to Thrive
News, events, features, entertainment, interviews, Pride, nightlife, organizations, families, marriage
UNLV police investigating fraudulent anti-trans letter sent to primary care clinic
Check out current Nevada News from the Nevada Independent: UNLV…
Libraries Shares Recommended Reading and Resources for LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson,…
WORLD Mauritius ruling, Justin Trudeau, couple attacked, Dame Shirley Bassey – Windy City Times News
Windy City Times News – In a historic ruling, the…
NATIONAL White House, school items, LGBTQ+ deaths, petty officer honored – Windy City Times News
Windy City Times News – The White House condemned conservative…
Community counters Abigail Shrier event with protest and “Coming Out Day” demonstration
News of Shrier’s invitation to Grounds sparked concern among many…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
President Joe Biden marked the anniversary of Shepard’s death with…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
President Joe Biden marked the anniversary of Shepard’s death with…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
President Joe Biden marked the anniversary of Shepard’s death with…
Wisconsin Assembly approves transgender sports restrictions, gender-affirming surgery ban
The legislation goes next to the Republican-controlled state Senate
Transgender, intersex group files lawsuit in Montana
A group of transgender and intersex individuals are suing the…
Riley Gaines’ Sponsors ‘Real Women’s Day’ – Did Penn State Shut Her Out?
Riley Gaines and The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership…
National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey findings released
The Survey Project was launched by late activist Urvashi Vaid, a…
Biden Health and Human Services imposes trans pronoun mandate on employees
In a YouTube video sent to HHS employees, HHS Deputy…
WA reaches settlement improving conditions for transgender people in prison
The Washington State Department of Corrections reached an agreement with…
Gay and targeted in Uganda: Inside the extreme crackdown on LGBTQ rights
At a small shelter in Uganda, members of the LGBTQ…
LA Dodgers should have focused on practicing baseball instead of Christophobic drag queen group
The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines over the summer for…
Breonna McCree — The Transgender District – Chasing the Dream
The Transgender District Entrepreneurship Accelerator program assists transgender and queer…
Unicorn Homes help keep LGBTQ youth off the streets
Unicorn Homes has housed teenagers and young adults pushed out…
25 Years After Matthew Shepard’s Death, Advocates Fear LGBTQ Rights Are In Peril
Some describe the rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the U.S.…
Assembly passes ban on transgender girls from competing on high school girls’ sports teams
Assembly Republicans are poised to pass legislation on Thursday that…
More than half of Hispanic transgender youths considered suicide, per report
The suicide prevention organization released findings from the online survey…
Why Anti-LGBTQ Attacks Matter for Democracy
Attacks on LGBTQI+ people and their rights are on the…
‘I am revolted’: Guy Benson slams Northwestern for silence on Hamas attacks
‘Jewish students are now seeing the genocidal murders of fellow…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew…
Matthew Shepard’s killers tried to silence queer folks, but they made us louder than ever
Silent we are not, and silent we will never be…
From Religious Figures to Journalists, and Minors in Peril
In September, digital controversies involving religious figures, threats to journalist…
Q&A with Mason Dunn, Keynote Speaker at TransWeek
by Jaiden van Bork Much of America has long struggled…
Wisconsin GOP to vote on banning youth transgender surgery and barring transgender girls from sports
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly are set to pass…
The Gay Sensibility of ‘Frasier’ Was Ahead of Its Time
“Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer was often gay. the Paramount+ revival…
The 19th Explains: The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care is being laid now
The legal battle around transgender rights has shifted dramatically. Here’s…
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on banning youth transgender surgery, barring transgender girls from sports
Assembly passage would send the legislation to the Republican-controlled state…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
His death has been memorialized as an egregious hate crime…
Interview: On the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death, his parents’ reflect on their continuing fight for LGBTQ+ rights
“As long as things are still a mess, we’ll be…
Andy Stanley’s Sermon On LGBTQ+ Issues Evokes Both Condemnation And Praise
Andy Stanley’s sermon on Sunday, which sought to clarify his…
There is no such thing as a ‘trans lesbian’
The gender ideologues at the United Nations are gaslighting women…
Book ban attempts on the rise in Minnesota schools
Occasional parent concerns about a book have morphed into confrontations…
Florida trans man flees state due to fear of forced detransition under new laws
Trans person had to leave Florida because he wouldn’t “detransition…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew…
25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew…
25 Years After Matthew Shepard’s Death, LGBTQ+ Activists Say Equal-Rights Progress Is at Risk
It’s been 25 years since Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old…
Most US voters in favour of introducing more pro-LGBTQ+ laws
A new survey has found that a majority of US…
Poland election: Bitter campaign splits country ahead of key vote
It’s seen as the most important vote since communism’s end…
Gov. Hochul Backs Adams’ Call To Suspend ‘Right to Shelter’ During Asylum Crisis
Mayor Eric Adams has asked a judge to let him…
Blaming Israel for Hamas Attacks Sparks Backlash Across U.S., Exposing Deep Rifts
As debates span colleges, politics and workplaces, critics of the…
Transgender North Carolinians file lawsuit challenging gender-affirming care ban for minors
A federal lawsuit alleges the new NC law violates the…
PRESS RELEASE: DOC and Disability Rights Washington Agree to Changes to Treatment of Transgender Incarcerated Individuals | Washington State Department of Corrections
The Washington State Department of Corrections manages all state-operated adult…
WA agreement would require access to trans health care in prison
A proposed settlement agreement would install medical providers who specialize…
Florida Judge Calls Transgenderism a ‘State-Sponsored Religion’ – Rules in Favor of Christian Teacher
A Florida judge recommended the state’s Education Practices Commission exonerate…
Transgender 9-Year-Old Sues State For Access to Medical Care
This comes after a law passed in August banning transgender…
Families, doctors file federal suit over transgender care ban
H808, transgender care, transgender rights. Lambda Legal, federal lawsuit, National…
Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ history documented in new research report
Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to…
Trans hate crime rises sharply in South East, figures show
More than 400 of the offences were recorded in the…
Transgender residents in North Carolina, Montana file lawsuits challenging new state restrictions
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court alleges…
The Anti-LGBTQ Record of Steve Scalise
Presumptive House Speaker Steve Scalise is likely to support anti-LGBTQ…
Federal lawsuit challenges gender-affirming care ban for minors in NC
The family of a transgender boy sued to stop the…
Transgender North Carolinians file federal lawsuit challenging gender-affirming care ban for minors
The family of a transgender boy in North Carolina is…
“There’s Always a New Battlefront”: How NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ Film Festival, Is Still Surviving at 35
Executive Director David Hatkoff and Nick McCarthy, director of programming,…
Republican threatens to pull Penn State funding over transgender activists
Amid protests at Penn State involving swimmer Riley Gaines, state…
The politics of drag for LGBTQ+ History Month: U-M expert offers insights
University of Michigan professor Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes, author of “Translocas:…
Reservation for transgenders: Delhi transwoman blazes trail
A transwoman in Delhi is fighting for transgender reservation in…
A transgender 9-year-old is suing North Carolina, for access to gender-affirming medical care
House Bill 808 bans medical treatments like puberty blockers, surgery…
Misinformation flowed at Wisconsin Assembly transgender bills hearing — here are facts on gender-affirming care and trans athletes
This article was first published by Wisconsin Watch. At Oct.…
Harvard president faces backlash over response to Hamas attacks
Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian student groups blamed Israel
`The Laramie Project’ stages a special reading in Wyoming on the 25th anniversary of Shepard murder
It has been 25 years since the body of Matthew…
Special reading of ‘The Laramie Project’ staged in Wyoming to mark 25th anniversary of killing that inspired play
It has been 25 years since the body of Matthew…
Affirmative action opponent drops case over law firm’s diversity fellowship
A group founded by a prominent anti-affirmative action activist on…
Divergent Perspectives: The Unique Perspectives of White and Hispanic Catholic Americans
Last week, Pope Francis opened a global Synod in Rome…
How Knowing a Trans Person Affects Your Attitude on LGBTQ+ Rights
A new survey from Data for Progress looks at the…
Poland election: what you need to know
Poland holds a parliamentary election on Sunday, with the ruling…
Personally Knowing a Transgender Person Correlates With Increased Sympathy for Transgender People and Support for LGBTQ+ Issues
Three-quarters of Independent voters who personally know a transgender person…
On National Coming Out Day, San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert shares her story
San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is celebrating being…
Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Afghanistan
This submission highlights Human Rights Watch’s concerns about the human…
Should trans kids get puberty blockers and hormones? And if so, how difficult are they to get? Here are some guidelines.
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health has set standards…
Trans kids in Wisconsin face challenges from school policies, legislation and more. Gender affirmation is essential.
Wisconsin trans teens and their families say gender affirmation is…
Wisconsin Assembly to take up transgender youth bills
The bills would ban gender-transition treatment for minors and prohibit…
Holding ground: a trans utopia in the US midwest
J Houston’s intimate images portray members of a widespread trans…
Protest over transgender student bathroom guidelines focal point of Tuesday’s Baltimore County school board meeting
Baltimore County parents and students protested outside Tuesday’s school board…
Finding freedom: interview with LGBT Humanists Coordinator Nick Baldwin
In anticipation of National Coming Out Day, celebrated every 10…
Sacramento-area community grapples with rise of school districts’ gender notification policies
Also known as forced outing policies, two districts in the…