New clinical guidelines in Russia officially classify consensual kinks like BDSM and fetishism as 'sexual preference disorders,' recommending treatments that include psychotherapy, antidepressants, and hormonal drugs.
Read moreWhile in New York for the UN, Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the legendary Stonewall Inn, reflecting on the global fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the importance of staying vigilant.
Read moreA conservative legal group in North Carolina is threatening a lawsuit unless a school district allows parents to remove children from a transgender teacher's class and prevents students from being disciplined for misgendering.
Read moreTurkish police detained more than 150 people at a protest in Istanbul, the latest move in a widening government campaign that has targeted LGBTQ+ organizations and activists across the country.
Read moreTwo prominent LGBTQ+ activists from Sierra Leone, George Freeman and Edwin Deen, have been forced to flee their home country amid a police manhunt, death threats, and a devastating family tragedy.
Read moreTurkish authorities have detained dozens of LGBTQ+ activists and raided community organizations across the country in a coordinated operation dubbed 'My Family is Safe'. The government cites a need to protect 'family values' while critics condemn the move as a severe escalation of state-sponsored discrimination.
Read moreA Moscow court has fined the travel platform, which has its roots in Amsterdam, for sending a newsletter to hotels about accommodating LGBTQ+ guests during Pride.
Read moreIt's a tale as old as time: a major US Republican event kicks off, and Grindr's servers in the area promptly give up. This time, a surprise appearance by a leftist heartthrob might be to blame.
Read moreThe dating app has settled a major UK lawsuit from 12,000 users who alleged their sensitive personal data, including HIV status, was shared with advertising firms before 2020.
Read moreTwo men in Wisconsin are facing serious felony charges, including attempted sexual assault and strangulation, after allegedly luring a transgender woman to a university pier and brutally attacking her.
Read moreA new 2026 travel risk map for the LGBTQ+ community shows a world of contrasts, with significant legal progress in some nations, including the Netherlands, while others introduce harsher anti-queer laws. The report details key legislative changes affecting queer travelers.
Read moreA new study from GLAAD shows that despite major medical advances, public stigma and misinformation about HIV are worsening, largely due to a lack of media visibility and education.
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