Erasure laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are spreading, impacting healthcare, education, and basic recognition. The fight for visibility and authentic existence is crucial in the face of oppression and legal challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Niecy Nash-Betts, a Black queer woman, advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and is recognized for her acting career. She emphasizes acceptance and love while celebrating her identity and work.
Pete Buttigieg and Abigail Spanberger rally in Virginia, highlighting LGBTQ+ rights and contrasting stances with Winsome Earle-Sears on marriage equality. The election's national importance is emphasized.
New Jersey authorities investigate anti-trans harassment at Gunnison Beach after a transgender woman reports slurs and intimidation. The incident followed a dispute over a leashed dog. LGBTQ+ rights are impacted.
Amtrak police face scrutiny for arresting LGBTQ+ individuals at Penn Station, NY, sparking civil rights concerns. Over 200 arrests since June raise entrapment and inequitable policing issues. Officials demand answers and policy changes.
Nepal's Gen Z protests over corruption and social media bans led to political shifts. LGBTQ+ community advocates for equality amidst ongoing challenges and violence. Calls for inclusivity and justice rise.
The Supreme Court's stance on marriage equality is debated. Thomas suggests revisiting related rulings. Public support for same-sex marriage is high, yet legal challenges persist. Barrett weighs in.
