The death of Mikayla Miller was officially ruled a suicide Tuesday as her family and community leaders continue their calls for a transparent, … [Read more...] about Black LGBTQ Teen Mikayla Miller’s Death Ruled a Suicide; Investigation Remains ‘Active and Ongoing’
Man Alleges New Orleans Police Pulled Job Offer Because He is Trans; Federal Complaint Filed
A New Orleans man has filed a federal discrimination complaint against the New Orleans Police Department alleging it discriminated against him in the … [Read more...] about Man Alleges New Orleans Police Pulled Job Offer Because He is Trans; Federal Complaint Filed
Namibia Gay Couple Secure Travel Documents for Newborn Twin Daughters
A gay couple in Namibia notched a victory Tuesday in their effort to bring their surrogate-born twin daughters back to their Namibian home when the … [Read more...] about Namibia Gay Couple Secure Travel Documents for Newborn Twin Daughters
‘Important Victory’ – Alabama Trans Youth Ban Dies in State House; Healthcare Including Puberty Blockers NOT Made Illegal
A proposed ban on gender-affirming healthcare for Alabama trans youth died in the state's House of Representatives on Monday night after the state's … [Read more...] about ‘Important Victory’ – Alabama Trans Youth Ban Dies in State House; Healthcare Including Puberty Blockers NOT Made Illegal
New York City Pride Bans NYPD From All Pride Events Until 2025; De Blasio: Ban ‘a Mistake’
New York City Pride organizers announced over the weekend the banning of the New York Police Department from participating in Pride events, including … [Read more...] about New York City Pride Bans NYPD From All Pride Events Until 2025; De Blasio: Ban ‘a Mistake’
‘Two years ago I was so worried I’d be ostracized … or worse. Today my community elected me Mayor’ –World’s First Non-binary Mayor
The Welsh town of Bangor formally seated 23-year-old Owen Hurcum as the world's first out non-binary mayor on Monday, marking an internationally … [Read more...] about ‘Two years ago I was so worried I’d be ostracized … or worse. Today my community elected me Mayor’ –World’s First Non-binary Mayor
Universal Used Male Actor to Dub Laverne Cox in Italian Version of ‘Promising Young Woman’; Studio Apologizes, Film’s Release Delayed
The Italian release of the Oscar-winning thriller Promising Young Woman has been delayed after the Italian-language version of the film sparked … [Read more...] about Universal Used Male Actor to Dub Laverne Cox in Italian Version of ‘Promising Young Woman’; Studio Apologizes, Film’s Release Delayed
First Gay Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown Throws His Progressive Hat In The Ring To Become Atlanta Mayor
Antonio Brown, the city of Atlanta's first Black out LGBTQ city council member, is throwing his hat into the race to be the next Atlanta … [Read more...] about First Gay Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown Throws His Progressive Hat In The Ring To Become Atlanta Mayor
At 18, Gay Sex Got Him 7 Years in Prison. Montana Made him Register as a Sexual Offender Until This Week — though Sodomy Laws Were Tossed 17 Years Ago
A Montana man will not be forced to register as a sex offender in relation to a 1994 conviction under sodomy laws ruled unconstitutional in 2003 for … [Read more...] about At 18, Gay Sex Got Him 7 Years in Prison. Montana Made him Register as a Sexual Offender Until This Week — though Sodomy Laws Were Tossed 17 Years Ago
U.S. House Approves National Pulse Shooting Memorial Bill, Heads to Senate; ‘We Owe It to Those We Lost’
A bill that would designate Orlando, FL's Pulse nightclub, the site a 2016 mass shooting that left 49 people dead and the LGBTQ community in shock and … [Read more...] about U.S. House Approves National Pulse Shooting Memorial Bill, Heads to Senate; ‘We Owe It to Those We Lost’