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fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

24-year-old laborer sentenced to 6 years in prison under new gay sex law - LGBTQ Nation

A 24-year-old man in Senegal was sentenced to six years for public indecency under a new law doubling penalties for homosexuality.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

Trump's new FBI budget targets LGBTQ+ "terrorists" to combat "gender extremism" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration's NSPM-7 equates gender extremism with domestic terrorism, targeting transgender individuals and dissenting political beliefs.
MMA
fromSherdog
22 hours ago

Daniel Rodriguez recounts time in Mexican jail: 'It's the worst possible situation'

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Mexican jail for marijuana possession, facing challenges with food and the judicial system during his incarceration.
#tennessee
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Tennessee Republicans are one step closer to creating a registry of transgender Americans

Tennessee Senate passed SB676, requiring detailed data collection on transgender patients for gender-affirming care and detransition treatment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Tennessee Republicans are one step closer to creating a registry of transgender Americans

Tennessee Senate passed SB676, requiring detailed data collection on transgender patients for gender-affirming care and detransition treatment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
14 hours ago

Ontario plans to add 6,000 jail beds by 2050 due to overcrowding concerns: FOI documents | CBC News

Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050 to address significant overcrowding issues.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
US politics

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Republican AG says women's beauty pageants "misled" contestants by letting some trans women compete - LGBTQ Nation

Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier accuses pageant organizations of misleading contestants by allowing trans women to compete in women's competitions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

Trump is about to drop a "nuclear weapon" on trans youth health care - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender medical care for minors faces new regulations that threaten access to treatments, despite evidence of their positive impact on mental health.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Republican AG says women's beauty pageants "misled" contestants by letting some trans women compete - LGBTQ Nation

Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier accuses pageant organizations of misleading contestants by allowing trans women to compete in women's competitions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

Zhongyi J*, a 27-year-old Chinese student, was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and seven counts of aggravated rape, sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison.
Germany news
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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
1 day 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
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'They have been quiet and haven't presented any problems' - Martina and Ammi Burke to be released from prison

Martina and Ammi Burke were 'risk assessed' when they were committed to prison and it was decided they would be housed together in a room with no other inmates, despite the overcrowding crisis.
SF parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
NYC politics
fromURL Media
4 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
#transgender
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
Toronto startup
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Tech support chap's boss got him out of jail to finish a job

A tech support employee was detained in Mexico due to visa issues, highlighting the importance of understanding travel regulations for international assignments.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
#nhs
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Social justice

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

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

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

DOJ will investigate California & Maine over trans inmates in women's prisons - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump Administration is investigating transgender women in women's prisons, citing safety and constitutional rights ahead of the mid-term elections.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is running a conversion therapy program. We must not let it stand

The Federal Bureau of Prisons issued a policy on February 19, 2026, that bans hormone therapy for transgender inmates, strips social accommodations, and mandates forced psychological treatment, constituting a government-run conversion therapy program.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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
5 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

DOJ will investigate California & Maine over trans inmates in women's prisons - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump Administration is investigating transgender women in women's prisons, citing safety and constitutional rights ahead of the mid-term elections.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is running a conversion therapy program. We must not let it stand

The Federal Bureau of Prisons issued a policy on February 19, 2026, that bans hormone therapy for transgender inmates, strips social accommodations, and mandates forced psychological treatment, constituting a government-run conversion therapy program.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

Daniel Rodriguez Opens Up About Months Spent in Mexican Prison

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Tijuana jail after being caught with an ounce of weed while crossing the border.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromQueerty
8 hours ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Treat jailed drug dealers like radical extremists, says prisons watchdog

Jailed drug dealers should be isolated and managed assertively to reduce violence and chaos in prisons.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

Parents cannot control all external influences on their children, but they can guide them in developing critical-thinking skills.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Parents sue over school's trans-inclusive bathroom policy to protect their daughters' "dignity" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of conservative parents is suing a Wisconsin school district over trans-inclusive bathroom policies, claiming violations of privacy and dignity for female students.
#hate-crime
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Advocacy groups get trans athlete bans on ballots in Maine, Colorado

Leyland Streiff, from the advocacy group Protect Girls Sports in Maine, said in a news release that the proposal is "inclusive, fair and safe" and that the ballot initiative will let voters decide through "the most democratic process possible," the Maine Morning Star reported.
US news
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

GOP governor signs severe anti-trans bill to ban kids from "secretive transitions" - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law mandates that caregivers must inform parents if minors express gender identity changes.
#gender-identity
LGBT
fromThe Nation
18 hours ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
18 hours ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
#trans-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 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 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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
6 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
#transgender-healthcare
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Trump admin directs prisons to wean trans inmates off of hormone therapy in defiance of court order - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump admin directs prisons to wean trans inmates off of hormone therapy in defiance of court order - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration's Federal Bureau of Prisons guidance bans hormone therapy for transgender inmates, halting new treatments and requiring tapering of existing ones, despite medical experts warning of serious health consequences.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans ICE detainees subjected to horrifying medical neglect according to report - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender migrants in ICE detention experience harassment, discrimination, and medical neglect, including denial of gender-affirming care, causing serious health complications.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Coming out behind bars: Man reveals how prison helped him embrace his true self - Queerty

A man serving 15 years to life found personal freedom and self-acceptance as a gay man in prison, inspired by the film Moonlight to come out to everyone in his life.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
6 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.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
6 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Campaigners challenge Scottish policy on transgender inmates in female prisons

Scottish policy allows some transgender inmates to be housed in female prisons, prompting legal challenge over risks to biological female prisoners and alleged political motive.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Blanket rule on trans women in men's prisons would deny their identity, says Scottish government

Forcing transgender women into men's prisons regardless of assessed risk denies their gender identity and may breach human-rights and rehabilitation obligations.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.

At Dublin, she had been sexually harassed and verbally abused by an officer, physically assaulted by another, witnessed other officers sexually abusing women, and been subjected to retaliation. Before her arrest, Cristal had been a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. Her conviction for drugs invalidated her green card, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a final removal order based on her felony conviction.
NYC LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

DOJ to investigate California over housing of trans inmates at women's prisons

The DOJ is investigating California women's prisons for potential unconstitutional treatment of biological male prisoners and its impact on female inmates.
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Founder of groundbreaking trans shelter sentenced to 33 months in prison for wire fraud - LGBTQ Nation

Ruby Corado was sentenced to 33 months for wire fraud after diverting COVID relief funds from Casa Ruby to private offshore accounts and was ordered to repay $956,215.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 month ago

This Tennessee Prison Is Leaving LGBTQ People Unhoused Behind Bars

LGBTQ+ people in some U.S. prisons experience homelessness, targeted violence, and unsafe housing, prompting prisoner-led organizing to secure safer accommodations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
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