Two transgender men have filed a lawsuit against a new Kansas law that abruptly invalidates their driver's licenses and allows citizens to sue people for using public restrooms.
Read moreLong before corporate Pride floats, Rev. Jesse Jackson put his political career on the line, demanding a place for lesbians and gays in the American 'quilt' and demonstrating a model of allyship that remains potent today.
Read moreAfter the Trump administration removed the Pride flag from Stonewall, a community protest rejected a staged political photo-op, taking direct action to reclaim the monument on their own defiant terms.
Read moreThe 2026 World Report reveals a chilling tipping point: 72% of the world's population now lives under autocracy, and LGBT communities have become the primary targets of state-sponsored erasure—from the U.S. retreat on human rights to Taliban persecution and a global wave of legislative attacks.
Read moreOne year into the second Trump Administration, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has concluded that the national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans, first declared in June 2023, has become a "daily reality."
Read moreA powerful coalition of twelve U.S. states, led by New York, has filed a major lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration's attempt to enforce a discriminatory, anti-transgender definition of sex, which threatens vital healthcare and education funding.
Read moreA major US study highlights that transgender and bisexual individuals face significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts and psychological distress, underscoring the urgent need for tailored mental health support within our community.
Read moreThe death of 21-year-old trans athlete Lia Smith reveals the devastating impact of coordinated online harassment and anti-trans political rhetoric, a story that resonates far beyond the borders of her American university.
Read moreIn a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, Tokyo's High Court has ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, setting the stage for a final showdown at the Supreme Court.
Read moreThe latest Trans Murder Monitoring report reveals a chilling new trend: trans activists and community leaders are being systematically targeted and killed, in a clear attempt to silence the fight for trans rights worldwide.
Read moreIn a significant move following the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV is having lunch with a group of transgender women at the Vatican, including activist Alesia Nobile, sparking cautious optimism within the LGBTQ+ Catholic community.
Read moreIn a significant win for LGBTQ+ rights, the US Supreme Court has shut down an appeal from Kim Davis, the infamous Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, reaffirming the legality of marriage equality for now.
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