Rainbow Crosswalks Removed in Texas: LGBTQ+ Community Outraged
Texas removes rainbow crosswalks, citing safety. LGBTQ+ community sees erasure. Protests erupt over 'political' markings policy and LGBTQ+ rights. Funding at risk.
Senate Candidate Platner Faces LGBTQ+ Slur Controversy
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.
Garcia, Pride Flag, and California Redistricting Fight
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.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Activism in Cuba: Progress and Challenges
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.
Imagine: LGBTQ+ Refugees, Silence, and Hope
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.
Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes & Political Rhetoric
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 Memoir: Trump, Democracy & LGBTQ+ Rights
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.
Trump Commutes Santos’ Sentence: Controversy & Reactions
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.
Trump, LGBTQ+ Erasure & Stonewall: Democrats Fight Back
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.
Ukraine: LGBTQ+ Rights, War, and Fight for Equality
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.
Ukraine: LGBTQ+ Rights, War, and Resilience
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.
No Kings Rally: Trump Criticized, LGBTQ+ Rights Defended
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.
LGBTQ+ Asylum Seeker’s Ordeal: Deportation, Imprisonment, and Advocacy
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.
Norway Church Apologizes to LGBTQ+ for Past Discrimination
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.
Transgender Rights Under Attack: Skelly Sounds Alarm on Authoritarianism
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
Arlington DEI Vote Delayed Amid Federal Grant Threat
Arlington delays vote on anti-discrimination ordinance, removing sex identity and sexual orientation, after federal grant threats over DEI. Concerns raised about equality and inclusion. November 18 new vote.
Rep. Cory Mills: Dating Violence Allegations & Hypocrisy
Rep. Cory Mills faces a dating violence order after allegations of harassment & intimidation of Lindsey Langston. The ruling exposes hypocrisy given Mills' anti-LGBTQ+ stance and 'protect women' claims.