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NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker deported by Trump by mistake pleads for lifeline in federal court

A gay Guatemalan man is seeking federal court intervention after being deported to a dangerous situation despite legal protections.
#transgender-issues
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Skeptical California federal judge grills Trump DOJ over anti-trans & anti-DEI orders

Federal judge questions Trump's orders limiting LGBTQ+ protections, highlighting vagueness and potential violation of constitutional rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Skeptical California federal judge grills Trump DOJ over anti-trans & anti-DEI orders

Federal judge questions Trump's orders limiting LGBTQ+ protections, highlighting vagueness and potential violation of constitutional rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

How to fight Trump's anti-trans messaging that's poisoning public opinion

Trump's campaign against LGBTQ+ rights is gaining support, revealing a troubling shift in public opinion towards transgender restrictions.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

10/05/25

Pope Leo XIV may continue the LGBTQ+ progressive stance of Pope Francis despite uncertainties about his views on queer rights.
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump's attacks on transgender Americans are a test in California's governor's race

Toni Atkins emphasizes the urgent need to protect LGBTQ+ youth amid increasing political assaults on their rights.
#human-rights
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
1 week ago

At Stonewall, electeds and advocates demand release of gay asylum seeker Andry Hernandez Romero

Activists demand the release of Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay asylum seeker deported despite pending immigration case and without due process.
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
SF LGBT

What you need to know about the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)

NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
1 week ago

At Stonewall, electeds and advocates demand release of gay asylum seeker Andry Hernandez Romero

Activists demand the release of Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay asylum seeker deported despite pending immigration case and without due process.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Worst 10 countries in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights

Istanbul Pride Parade occurred amidst police interventions, reflecting ongoing struggles for LGBTQ+ rights in Europe.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Discrimination or family values? DW 05/14/2025

Ghana reintroduces a punitive LGBTQ+ bill amidst widespread public support but international condemnation.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Ghana pushes anti-LGBTQ+ bill as defense of 'family values' DW 05/14/2025

Ghana's reintroduced anti-LGBTQ+ bill reflects significant public support despite international condemnation.
The bill threatens severe penalties, further endangering the safety of LGBTQ+ individuals in Ghana.
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
SF LGBT

What you need to know about the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)

fromSan Francisco Bay Times
20 hours ago

Sister Dana sez, "Happy MEMORIAL DAY 2025 to everyone!" - San Francisco Bay Times

Happy Memorial Day 2025 to everyone! This solemn occasion honors the heroes of the U.S. military, a stark contrast to Trump's disparaging comments.
NYC LGBT
#healthcare
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

This doctor calls LGBTQ+ rights satanic'. He could now undo healthcare for millions

Steven Hotze's lawsuit against PrEP coverage could severely impact LGBTQ+ healthcare access and legitimize discrimination against marginalized communities.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

This doctor calls LGBTQ+ rights satanic'. He could now undo healthcare for millions

Steven Hotze's lawsuit against PrEP coverage could severely impact LGBTQ+ healthcare access and legitimize discrimination against marginalized communities.
#italy
LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Italian court grants parental rights to same-sex couples who use IVF abroad

Italy's court ruling allows same-sex female couples using IVF abroad legal parental recognition, despite ongoing conservative resistance to LGBTQ parenting rights.
LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Italian court grants parental rights to same-sex couples who use IVF abroad

Italy's court ruling allows same-sex female couples using IVF abroad legal parental recognition, despite ongoing conservative resistance to LGBTQ parenting rights.
#harvey-milk
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Harvey Milk Day is a day for both activism and celebration, says nephew Stuart Milk

Harvey Milk's legacy continues to inspire LGBTQ+ activism today, with his nephew Stuart Milk honoring his memory through the Harvey Milk Foundation.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Harvey Milk Day is a day for both activism and celebration, says nephew Stuart Milk

Harvey Milk's legacy continues to inspire LGBTQ+ activism today, with his nephew Stuart Milk honoring his memory through the Harvey Milk Foundation.
#reproductive-health
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We're ready to fight': activists brace as US anti-rights figures descend on Africa

Powerful ultra-conservative campaigners opposing LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights are set to converge in Nairobi, raising fears among local advocates for rights and freedoms.
fromBustle
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal, & More Say "I'm For Planned Parenthood"

LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We're ready to fight': activists brace as US anti-rights figures descend on Africa

Powerful ultra-conservative campaigners opposing LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights are set to converge in Nairobi, raising fears among local advocates for rights and freedoms.
fromBustle
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal, & More Say "I'm For Planned Parenthood"

#trump-administration
Women
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks to oust them

Military commanders will identify and remove transgender service members through new health check processes.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

U.S. Army orders systematic erasure of transgender troops' gender identity

The U.S. Army's directive mandates personnel records for transgender troops to reflect their birth sex, institutionalizing discrimination against them.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
6 days ago

WorldPridea Massive LGBTQ CelebrationIs About to Collide With Donald Trump's Washington

WorldPride in D.C. highlights the contrast between celebration and governmental hostility towards LGBTQ rights.
LGBT
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Backs Trump's Ban on Transgender Troops

The Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump's transgender military ban during legal challenges.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rules that Trump's transgender military ban can go into effect

The Supreme Court allowed the enforcement of a military ban on transgender individuals amidst ongoing legal disputes.
Women
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks to oust them

Military commanders will identify and remove transgender service members through new health check processes.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

U.S. Army orders systematic erasure of transgender troops' gender identity

The U.S. Army's directive mandates personnel records for transgender troops to reflect their birth sex, institutionalizing discrimination against them.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
6 days ago

WorldPridea Massive LGBTQ CelebrationIs About to Collide With Donald Trump's Washington

WorldPride in D.C. highlights the contrast between celebration and governmental hostility towards LGBTQ rights.
LGBT
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Backs Trump's Ban on Transgender Troops

The Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump's transgender military ban during legal challenges.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rules that Trump's transgender military ban can go into effect

The Supreme Court allowed the enforcement of a military ban on transgender individuals amidst ongoing legal disputes.
LGBT
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Tonie Walsh: Ten years on, it turns out that marriage equality did not destroy society after all

Ireland has largely rejected homophobia and transphobia since 1979, emphasizing acceptance and support.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Khan vows to stand up for trans Londoners' in Starmer snub over Supreme Court ruling

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
London politics
#texas-politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Virginia Republican candidate for governor addresses grads at extremely anti-LGBTQ+ schools

Winsome Earle-Sears is solidifying her far-right stance in the Virginia gubernatorial race, opposing LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

The Nairobi family values conference: When tradition is a colonial trap

Across Africa, debates about cultural preservation are heavily influenced by movements promoting conservative agendas rooted in colonial legacies, often obscured as defending ‘tradition.’
Online Community Development
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

100 years ago, the pioneering LGBTQ+ rights leader Frank Kameny was born

Frank Kameny was a pivotal figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, first becoming an activist after being dismissed from a federal job for being gay.
#censorship
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Digital Safety this International Day Against Homophobia

LGBTQ+ safety and rights are endangered by restrictive legislation and online censorship, necessitating protective measures.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Trans Community Rallies to Reclaim Historic Compton's Cafeteria Site In the Tenderloin

Community rallies to reclaim historical LGBTQ+ site from for-profit incarceration.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Trans Community Rallies to Reclaim Historic Compton's Cafeteria Site In the Tenderloin

Community rallies to reclaim historical LGBTQ+ site from for-profit incarceration.
#workplace-discrimination
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Federal Judge Strikes Down LGBTQ Protections Against Workplace Discrimination

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling threatens LGBTQ+ workplace protections established by the Supreme Court, marking a significant rollback of civil rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling denies Title VII protection against workplace discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals, contradicting a Supreme Court decision.
This ruling threatens the civil rights of queer and trans individuals, setting a precedent for further judicial rollbacks.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

Lori Franchina was awarded close to $2 million for anti-LGBTQ+ abuse she suffered as a firefighter, a decision that highlights workplace discrimination.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Federal Judge Strikes Down LGBTQ Protections Against Workplace Discrimination

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling threatens LGBTQ+ workplace protections established by the Supreme Court, marking a significant rollback of civil rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling denies Title VII protection against workplace discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals, contradicting a Supreme Court decision.
This ruling threatens the civil rights of queer and trans individuals, setting a precedent for further judicial rollbacks.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

Lori Franchina was awarded close to $2 million for anti-LGBTQ+ abuse she suffered as a firefighter, a decision that highlights workplace discrimination.
#pope-leo-xiv
fromGay City News
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Queer Catholics cautiously welcome Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV's election raises questions about the Catholic Church's future stance on LGBTQ issues amidst a history of resistance.
LGBT
fromGay City News
2 weeks ago

Queer Catholics cautiously welcome Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV's election raises questions about the Catholic Church's future stance on LGBTQ issues amidst a history of resistance.
#poland
#politics
#equality
fromIndependent
6 days ago
SF LGBT

Stephen Milton: 'With a move Down Under, our certificate was worthless. Naively, we assumed same-sex marriage would be legalised when we got there'

fromIndependent
6 days ago
SF LGBT

Stephen Milton: 'With a move Down Under, our certificate was worthless. Naively, we assumed same-sex marriage would be legalised when we got there'

fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Poland votes in tight presidential election

Trzaskowski, deputy leader of Tusk's centre-right Civic Platform, has pledged to cement Poland's role as a major player at the heart of Europe in contrast with Law and Justice.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

The Sunday Independent's view: Ten years on, what unites us as the marriage equality referendum did?

The 2015 referendum on same-sex marriage marked a historic moment for Ireland, making it the first nation to approve LGBTQ+ marriage by popular vote.
UK politics
#supreme-court
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Supreme Court halts Trump's deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Venezuelan migrants must be given notice and a chance to contest their deportation.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce transgender military ban

The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service to take effect, prompting significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Tusk government anxious ahead of presidential election DW 05/16/2025

The presidential election outcome in Poland will significantly influence the pro-European government's ability to implement promised reforms, including LGBTQ+ rights and media liberalization.
US Elections
#first-amendment
#trans-rights
#ymca
#education
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee signs bill allowing misgendering and deadnaming at schools

Tennessee's new law prohibits using a person's preferred name or pronoun, putting individuals at risk of being deadnamed or misgendered.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee signs bill allowing misgendering and deadnaming at schools

Tennessee's new law prohibits using a person's preferred name or pronoun, putting individuals at risk of being deadnamed or misgendered.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ festival fights back after Trump's cuts National Endowment for the Arts funding

The Criminal Queerness Festival is seeking community support after losing crucial funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour's delay on conversion practices ban is dangerous', campaigners say

The continued delay in delivering the promised UK-wide ban on conversion practices sends a dangerous message that the safety of LGBTQ+ people is optional.
UK politics
#social-justice
fromAeon
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Surreal, dazzling visuals form an Iranian expat's tribute to defiance back home | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Surreal, dazzling visuals form an Iranian expat's tribute to defiance back home | Aeon Videos

SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Sarah McBride skewers GOP's 'utter shitshow' at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women

EMILY's List celebrates 40 years of empowering pro-choice Democratic women; highlighted by Rep. Sarah McBride's call for progress on key social issues.
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
2 weeks ago

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 queens read anti-LGBTQ laws to filth at Stonewall

The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting the resilience of trans individuals amid increasing anti-LGBTQ legislation.
#pope-election
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

BREAKING: New pope elected as white smoke billows out of Sistine Chapel

The election of the new pope is critical for the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

BREAKING: New pope elected as white smoke billows out of Sistine Chapel

The election of the new pope is critical for the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans

Salt Lake City and Boise adapted to flag bans by creating new flags that incorporate LGBTQ+ symbols, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
#gender-identity
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Gay Democratic rising star Robert Garcia eyes House Oversight Committee leadership role

Robert Garcia is positioning himself to lead the House Oversight Committee, backed by diverse Democratic groups.
#donald-trump
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Project 2025 vowed to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. Here's everything Trump has done so far

Trump's second term leverages Project 2025 to advance ultraconservative policies against LGBTQ+ rights and federal employee protections.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Project 2025 vowed to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. Here's everything Trump has done so far

Trump's second term leverages Project 2025 to advance ultraconservative policies against LGBTQ+ rights and federal employee protections.
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