New Mexico's competitive election features Vasquez (Democrat) focusing on civil rights and Cunningham (Republican) emphasizing faith and anti-abortion stances. Cultural issues, including LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, are central.
The US evangelical right is enacting widespread anti-trans legislation, affecting healthcare, education, and legal identity, while globally, countries like Botswana are repealing anti-sodomy laws, highlighting a stark contrast in LGBTQ+ rights.
A Pride flag was vandalized, sparking community support. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ rights see international gains as Botswana decriminalizes same-sex acts, and a US court protects transgender students.
The EU Court of Justice has struck down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ publicity legislation, affirming the right to legal sex acknowledgment and free movement for transgender individuals within member states. This landmark ruling impacts transgender rights across the EU.
Tim Cook's Apple CEO tenure saw immense financial success, but his public LGBTQ+ advocacy has been criticized as muted, especially after dealings with Trump. With his 2026 retirement, the community hopes he'll finally leverage his fortune for full, impactful support.
The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado's universal preschool program. A Catholic parish argues the program's nondiscrimination clause violates religious freedom, while LGBTQ+ advocates warn of state-backed discrimination.
Multiple US states are facing 2026 ballot initiatives that target gender-affirming care and transgender sports participation, as advocacy groups bypass legislatures to appeal directly to voters.
Andrea Jenkins, after 8 years on Minneapolis City Council, retired in Jan. She championed LGBTQ+ rights, racial equity, and affordable housing, notably banning conversion therapy. She continues activism, writing a memoir, and inspiring trans leaders, remaining hopeful for justice.
Chile faces a polarized presidential runoff between José Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara as the LGBTQ community mourns a brutal murder and fears the erosion of hard-won civil rights.
This article examines the harmful effects of political rhetoric on transgender youth and emphasizes the urgent need for communal solidarity and responsible adult leadership in the face of national legislative threats.
The EU pushes back against Poland's 'LGBT-free zones' and Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, while the US Trump administration restricts trans rights and foreign aid. Leo Varadkar, an advocate, highlights global backsliding on human rights, free speech, and LGBTQ+ freedoms in both regions.
Pride flags return to Stonewall after removal. Journalists Don Lemon & Georgia Ft arrested covering protests, raising press freedom concerns. Ts Madison secures restraining order. California sues over transgender student rights. Lemon's defense details emerge.
New York leaders defy a Trump-era ban, vowing to re-raise the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, and others assert this fight defends LGBTQ+ history and civil rights against erasure, affirming NY's legacy.
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.
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.
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.
