Controversy surrounds Transgender Day of Visibility and a White House Pride event. Accusations of disrespecting Easter arise. A topless video surfaces, sparking debate and White House response. Trump admin adds fake scandal entries.
The Supreme Court weighs a challenge by Kim Davis, reigniting the debate on marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights post-Obergefell. Key justices offer clues on their views. Public support remains high.
Texas removes rainbow crosswalks, citing safety. LGBTQ+ community sees erasure. Protests erupt over 'political' markings policy and LGBTQ+ rights. Funding at risk.
Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over unearthed anti-LGBTQ+ comments. He apologizes and cites personal growth, but the remarks spark controversy amid his campaign. Old posts hurt Senate run.
California's redistricting plan, Proposition 50, puts Robert Garcia, a gay Democrat, in a historically conservative district. The city previously banned Pride flags, sparking a culture war debate over representation and political power.
Cuba's constitution prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Free sex-reassignment surgery is available, but access is limited. Marriage equality was approved in 2022. Government still harasses LGBTQ+ activists.
LGBTQ+ refugees face persecution & silence. 'Imagine' inspires hope, resistance. Fight against hate, honor allies. Need free speech, safe communities. The lunatic in WH threatens equality.
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes remain high despite decreased violent crime. Political rhetoric & discriminatory policies fuel violence and exclusion in the U.S., UK, and Europe, impacting transgender individuals most severely.
Karine Jean-Pierre's memoir critiques Trump's authoritarianism and Democratic Party struggles. She advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and warns against silence, urging action to protect democracy.
Donald Trump commuted George Santos' sentence, sparking debate. Greene advocated for Santos, while Johnson downplayed party influence. Santos' crimes included fraud and theft. Trump defended the action.
Democrats, led by Goldman, denounce Trump-era LGBTQ+ erasures from national parks and federal agencies, focusing on Stonewall. They fight against rewriting history and defend transgender rights.
In Ukraine, LGBTQ+ community battles for equality amid war. Landmark legal wins face opposition. KharkivPride champions freedom near Russian border. Volunteers defend Ukraine while fighting for rights.
Despite war, Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community fights for equality, battling homophobia and Russian aggression. Landmark court decisions offer hope amid ongoing challenges and US-funded opposition.
The 'No Kings Rally' in Washington D.C. protested Trump's policies, with speakers defending LGBTQ+ rights and democratic values. Concerns were raised about threats to freedom and equality under the Trump administration.
Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan asylum seeker, faced deportation and imprisonment due to anti-LGBTQ+ oppression and Trump-era policies. His story highlights the importance of collective action and immigrant rights advocacy.
The Church of Norway apologizes to the LGBTQ+ community for past discrimination, acknowledging suffering caused. Reforms include allowing gay pastors and same-sex weddings. Discrimination caused shame.
Shawn Skelly warns against creeping authoritarianism and attacks on transgender rights. She highlights the politicization of the military and the erosion of democratic norms under recent administrations. #TransRights #Authoritarianism
