Silas Shelton, an Ohio pastor who gained notoriety for his viral anti-LGBTQ+ speeches at school board meetings, has admitted to sexually abusing a teenage girl from his congregation for several years.
Read moreA GoFundMe for two gay fathers in West Hollywood has raised nearly $100,000 for legal fees after one was charged with a felony following a confrontation with a right-wing influencer who targeted them with homophobic questions.
Read moreAn Australian court has overturned a tribunal's decision to deny a lesbian group the right to exclude trans women, citing legal errors. The case, which has caused significant division, will now be reconsidered, leaving the question of legal exclusion unresolved.
Read moreA 24-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison in Senegal, the first person to be convicted under the country's recently toughened anti-homosexuality legislation.
Read moreA documentary detailing the life and forced discharge of Major Erica Vandal, a transgender U.S. Army officer, has been nominated for an Emmy, bringing her fight against the former trans military ban to a wider audience.
Read moreA community-led fundraising campaign has successfully raised over $83,000 to prevent the permanent closure of The Pearl, the only dedicated lesbian bar in Denver, Colorado. The funds will cover outstanding rent and staff wages, allowing the venue to remain open.
Read moreA new US-based survey indicates that asexual individuals are experiencing a sharper decline in public visibility and perceived acceptance compared to the broader LGBTQ+ community, with trans and gender-expansive aces feeling this retreat most acutely.
Read moreThe Professional Darts Corporation has banned transgender women from its female competitions, a move that directly affects top Dutch player Noa-Lynn van Leuven and has been described by her as a 'new big blow for the trans community'.
Read moreEleven leaders of a prominent Turkish LGBTQ+ rights group are on trial in Izmir, facing up to three years in prison for charges related to social media posts and violating constitutional family protections.
Read moreCanadian model Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs officials who searched his phone and questioned his sexuality before issuing a decade-long ban, citing his work as an escort.
Read moreNew data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals the number of same-sex households has nearly doubled since 2005, with female couples now outnumbering male couples for the first time.
Read moreLo Colby, a tech professional and performer from Hawaii, has been crowned Miss International Queen USA 2026 and will use her platform to advocate for job access and entrepreneurship for transgender women.
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