World
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Brittney Griner: “I’m terrified I might be here forever.”
WNBA star Brittney Griner, facing trial in Russia on drug charges, wrote President Biden a letter begging him to bring her home.
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UK Prime Minister Voices Support for Swimming’s Trans Sports Ban
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson once more stepped into a controversy over transgender rights, expressing support for the idea of a ban on transgender...
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Spain Considers Bill Allowing Trans People to Legally Change Gender
On June 27, Spain’s Council of Ministers — the government’s key decision-making body, comprised of the country’s prime minister, deputies, and ministers appointed by the...
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Singapore Hotel Apologizes for Rejecting Lesbian Wedding
A Singapore hotel that claims to be LGBTQ-friendly is apologizing after refusing to host a lesbian couple's private wedding ceremony.
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Trans Health Experts Say Gender-Affirming Care Can Begin Earlier
A global transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for starting affirming health care treatments for the purpose of transitioning. The World Professional...
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1,000+ Groups Call to Renew United Nations’ LGBTQ Rights Advocate
A coalition of human rights organizations has issued a joint statement urging the United Nations to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation...
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Polyamorous Advocates Push for Visibility on Facebook
Polyamorous activists are seeking to change Facebook’s relationship status options to provide an inclusive option for those in multiple people relationships. In a letter to...
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United Kingdom to Offer Monkeypox Vaccine to Gay and Bi Men
Health officials in the United Kingdom will start offering monkeypox vaccines to some men who have sex with men in response to the relatively rapid...
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Trans Women Banned From World Swimming Events
Policy declares trans females ineligible to compete as women, unless they've been on puberty blockers since age 12.
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Saudi Arabia Forbids Sale of Rainbow Toys
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have confiscated rainbow toys and objects, which they claim promote homosexuality.
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Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ Banned in 14 Countries Over LGBTQ Content
Lightyear has been banned by United Arab Emirates, and may not screen in other countries due to refusal to edit out same-sex kiss.
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Out Ukrainian Soldiers Don Unicorn Patch on Uniforms
Ukrainian soldiers are wearing their pride on their chest with a unicorn patch as an act of defiance against Russia and the country’s attempted erasure...
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Kevin Spacey Charged With 4 Counts of Sexual Assault By British Prosecutors
British prosecutors have brought sexual assault charges against actor Kevin Spacey following accusations from three different men.
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English Gay Couple Scared to Leave Home After Violent Assault
A gay couple in England say they are petrified to leave their home after being attacked in a homophobic assault. Around 3 a.m. on May...
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Monkeypox “Circulating Globally in Some Parts of the Gay Community,” CDC Reports
Public health officials are urging gay and bi men to be vigilant about monkeypox infections, with some cases linked to LGBTQ gatherings.
