China suppresses LGBTQ+ content, detains 'danmei' authors, punishes AI-generated gay panda images, and restricts advocacy. Hong Kong's same-sex partnership registry faces legislative opposition despite court orders and public support.
Journalist and LGBTQ+ icon Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents after covering a protest against an ICE-linked church in St. Paul, Minnesota, leading to federal charges and First Amendment concerns.
Journalist Don Lemon was arrested in LA, facing charges from the Trump Justice Department for covering a St. Paul church protest. Critics and his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, decry the arrest as an attack on First Amendment press freedom, citing prosecutors' failed prior attempts and the alleged mischaracterization of journalism as criminal conduct.
RuPaul's Drag Race S18 power rankings assess queens post-talent show. Vita faces lip-sync struggles, Darlene's brand wears thin, while Nini shines despite act knowledge. Ciara's poetry misses the mark, emphasizing challenges and missed opportunities for the cast.
Government actions, including Don Lemon's arrest, against journalists and protesters signal an alarming erosion of press freedom and constitutional rights, echoing past repressions and creating a chilling effect on reporting and dissent.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani proposes a comprehensive LGBTQ+ agenda for NYC, aiming to establish it as an "LGBTQ+ secure sanctuary" by leveraging city legal resources, investing $65M in transgender healthcare, and addressing youth homelessness. Funding relies on taxing millionaires and companies.
The 2025 GLAAD report highlights a 5% rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, totaling 1,042 cases. Issues span from threats at Pride events to legal challenges against marriage equality and civil rights investigations.
DOJ opens a civil rights probe into Alex Pretti's death by Border Patrol but didn't investigate Renee Good's ICE shooting, sparking Democratic demands for documents. Staff resigned over Good's case amid broader issues like LGBTQ+ asylum policies.
A conservative coalition launches a campaign to overturn marriage equality (Obergefell), arguing it harms children. LGBTQ+ advocates call it a recycled strategy, citing research showing positive outcomes for LGBTQ+ families and strong public support for equality.
As Vladimir Putin begins a new term, Russia intensifies its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and continues its war in Ukraine, forcing many to seek asylum abroad to escape systemic discrimination and state repression.
Federal agents, including ICE & CBP, face widespread condemnation and calls for defunding after a US citizen's killing in Minneapolis and perceived lawlessness. Elected officials demand accountability and a halt to operations amid protests and a Senate funding debate.
Tech leaders including Apple's Tim Cook are under fire for attending a documentary screening for Melania Trump, sparking criticism over the administration's immigration policies affecting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
SJSU and UPenn face Title IX violations for allowing transgender athletes on women's teams. The Department of Education mandates biology-based definitions and apologies as legal battles over sports participation intensify.
Minnesota faces federal action and Trump administration blowback for repeatedly defying Title IX by allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, prompting HHS/DOE enforcement and criticism of federal overreach.
Bruce Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis," a powerful anti-ICE protest song condemning federal agents and "King Trump's military." It honors Alex Pretti and Renee Good, killed in Minneapolis, highlighting resistance against federal actions and biased policies.
Two gay Iranian men face US deportation to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death, despite one obtaining a temporary stay. Their attorney highlights systemic collapse in US asylum defenses, leaving them terrified and at grave risk.
The Pentagon halts recruitment for HIV-positive individuals pending court rulings, sparking backlash from advocates who call the ban unconstitutional and unscientific in the era of modern medicine.
