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.
Activists allegedly use Grindr to identify ICE agents following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. The controversy highlights tensions between privacy, justice, and the politicization of queer spaces.
Minnesota organizations provide critical legal aid, food security, and asylum support as the community faces economic challenges and calls for significant immigration reform and federal accountability.
Josh Baxter was found not guilty of murder but convicted of strangulation after Michael Barron's death during a risky sexual encounter arranged via Grindr. The case highlights the complex legal lines of consent in high-risk sexual activities.
A detailed breakdown of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 episode rankings, featuring design challenge wins, runway critiques for queens like Jane and Myki, and Briar's unexpected departure.
California Rep. Robert Garcia demands the impeachment of Kristi Noem and the abolition of ICE following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, citing systemic failures and militarization.
Trans rights icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy passed at 78. A formerly incarcerated person, she fought for trans equality for decades, co-founding the Transgender Gender-Variant & Intersex Justice Project and the House of gg. Her legacy of advocating for trans liberation endures.
Raquel Pacheco claims her civil liberties were violated when Miami Beach police questioned her at home over a Facebook post. The incident sparked a legal challenge regarding protected political expression.
West Texas A&M's ban on a student drag event for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention sparks a First Amendment legal battle. Judge Kacsmaryk controversially compared drag to blackface, igniting outrage among LGBTQ+ activists and allies, who see drag as vital queer culture.
Journalist Don Lemon faces DOJ scrutiny for covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Advocacy groups warn against federal intimidation and potential violations of First Amendment newsgathering rights.
Tucson Pride closes amid financial debt and mismanagement, while human rights groups warn of democratic backsliding. Reports also cover NYC subway attacks and medical advancements in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Attorneys representing the family of a 37-year-old poet killed by an ICE officer allege evidence concealment by the DOJ. Video footage contradicts government claims of self-defense, sparking a civil investigation.
