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Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago
US politics

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

Many gay men struggle with trauma from their upbringing, leading to issues with self-acceptance and the need for nurturing and therapy.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Day of Silence marks 30 years as anti-LGBTQ+ school battles intensify nationwide

Thousands of students participate in the 30th annual Day of Silence, highlighting ongoing support for LGBTQ+ youth amid rising political attacks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

Many gay men struggle with trauma from their upbringing, leading to issues with self-acceptance and the need for nurturing and therapy.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The slow death of Jesus, the Mexican man who refused to go to a hospital for fear of ICE

Harsh immigration policies in the U.S. contributed to the death of Jesus Juarez Cruz, as fear of deportation prevented him from seeking medical care.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Canadian Mother Detained With Autistic Child Says Families at ICE's Dilley Center Are 'Suffering Greatly'

Tania Warner's detention in Texas with her autistic daughter highlights severe issues in the treatment of detainees and violations of due process.
US politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The slow death of Jesus, the Mexican man who refused to go to a hospital for fear of ICE

Harsh immigration policies in the U.S. contributed to the death of Jesus Juarez Cruz, as fear of deportation prevented him from seeking medical care.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Canadian Mother Detained With Autistic Child Says Families at ICE's Dilley Center Are 'Suffering Greatly'

Tania Warner's detention in Texas with her autistic daughter highlights severe issues in the treatment of detainees and violations of due process.
US politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
#trans-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
#pride-flag
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
7 hours ago

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

The federal government will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
7 hours ago

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

The federal government will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit settlement.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
11 hours ago

The Trump administration is paying trans troops not to work

The ban on transgender military service has left thousands of trained service members in limbo, impacting military readiness and operations.
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Op-Ed | Recent SCOTUS ruling in conversion therapy case shows that OneTaste case cannot stand | amNewYork

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all enjoy the freedom to think as you will and to speak as you think. The First Amendment is no word game. And the rights it protects cannot be renamed away or their protections nullified by mere labels.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

He tried burning down a gay-owned business. Now he's really feeling the heat. - LGBTQ Nation

Firomsa Ahmed Umar was found guilty of arson for attacking Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe, motivated by bias against gender identity or sexual orientation.
SF parents
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
#deportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Disgraced gay Trump toady reportedly wants to be ambassador to a country that hates LGBTQ+ people - LGBTQ Nation

Ric Grenell is reportedly interested in becoming the next U.S. ambassador to Russia despite the country's anti-LGBTQ stance.
NYC parents
fromVulture
5 hours ago

Chappell Roan Innocent!

Jorginho apologized for falsely accusing Chappell Roan of intimidating his daughter, clarifying the misunderstanding regarding the security guard's actions.
fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
SF LGBT

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

Donald Trump is scaring the children of trans people: My kid is worried I'll be "taken away" - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Maryland protects trans students. Stephen Miller's group is coming for those protections

A conservative group is urging an investigation into Maryland's school district policies protecting transgender students, challenging federal privacy laws and parental notification rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Donald Trump is scaring the children of trans people: My kid is worried I'll be "taken away" - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender parents report increased anxiety in their children due to the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
fromGay City News
7 hours ago

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

The settlement requires the National Park Service to maintain three flags on the flagpole: The Rainbow Flag, the National Park Service (NPS) Flag, and the American Flag, with the American Flag sitting on top.
NYC LGBT
#asylum
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad - but here's what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Coptic Christians face the same immigration challenges in the U.S. despite being perceived as a persecuted minority.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 hours ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 hours ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Home Office sued over migrant sites' contract bid

The Home Office denies any conflict of interest in awarding a £462.6m migrant processing contract to MTC Definitive over Mitie Care and Custody.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
12 hours ago

Nuns at Westchester nursing home say trans rules violate their religious rights

A Catholic nursing home is suing New York state over mandates that conflict with its religious beliefs regarding transgender care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 days ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 days ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

I've Been to 50 Countries-but Choosing a Queer-friendly Honeymoon Was the Hardest Trip Yet

Choosing a honeymoon destination felt far harder than any assignment. This wasn't just another trip. As a queer woman, the list of potential destinations narrowed quickly.
NYC LGBT
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

US undermining LGBTQ+ rights worldwide, says new report

Under relentless pressure from US President Donald Trump, and persistently undermined by China and Russia, the rules-based international order is being crushed, threatening to take with it the architecture human rights defenders have come to rely on to advance norms and protect freedoms. To defy this trend, governments that still value human rights, alongside social movements, civil society, and international institutions, need to form a strategic alliance to push back.
US politics
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump admin is trying to deport LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers to countries where they'd be killed, lawyers say

U.S. immigration policies are risking LGBTQ+ asylum seekers by transferring or deporting them to countries where homosexuality and gender nonconformity are criminalized and punished severely.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Trump admin. issues new rule requiring birth sex on visa applications to prevent "fraud" - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Department of State requires immigrants to identify by sex assigned at birth on visa applications, raising concerns about visa denials and ICE targeting of transgender immigrants.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Gay couple from homophobic country is now trying to self-deport after mistreatment ICE detention - LGBTQ Nation

A married Azerbaijani man detained by ICE in Georgia is separated from his U.S. resident husband, who disputes DHS claims and reports poor detention conditions.
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