What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK? | Civil Rights News
Last month, a British journalist revealed that she had been visited by police at her Essex home over a post she wrote relating to Pakistan’s…
‘Let’s ensure LGBTQ+ youth never feel scared or alone at school’
I was 17 when I realised I was non-binary. I couldn’t see anyone like me in my school at that point, and the idea of…
Troy Masters dead: LGBTQ+ advocate and media trailblazer was 63
Troy Masters, the publisher of LGBTQ+ news outlet the Los Angeles Blade and a pillar of queer media, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at age 63.…
As book bans soar, schools, libraries buy fewer books on LGBTQ+, race
After years of culture war battles in school and public libraries, the campaign by conservative-leaning “parent rights” groups has succeeded in casting a nationwide chill…
Laphonza Butler, first LGBTQ+ Black senator, exiting after 14 months
WASHINGTON — Earlier this year, as Republicans sought to ban books with Black history and LGBTQ+ themes from schools across the country, the nation’s first openly…
‘LGBTQ+ young people deserve to feel safe in school’
Most of us whose families celebrated Christmas will remember wanting a new bike, the latest toy, or the coolest trainers. But many of us in…
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights | LGBTQ News
Judge rules that the government’s policies favouring heterosexual couples ‘cannot be justified’.Hong Kong’s top court has ruled to affirm housing and inheritance rights for same-sex…
Malaysian court orders return of Swatch watches seized over LGBTQ designs | LGBTQ
Home Minister says government will await court’s full judgement before deciding on next move.A Malaysian court has ordered the government to return dozens of Swatch…
Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected | Politics News
Republicans have pushed an effort barring the first federal transgender lawmaker from women’s restrooms in the US Capitol.The Republican majority leader in the US House…
Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning ‘child-free propaganda’ | Child Rights News
Upper house of parliament also approves bill that bans citizens from several countries that allow gender reassignment from adopting Russian children.Lawmakers in Russia’s upper house…
EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law | LGBTQ News
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.The top court in the European Union…
Travis Shumake breaking barriers as first LGBTQ+ NHRA driver
Travis Shumake has made a career out of breaking barriers, which is both dangerous and impressive when you consider he’s broken those barriers — and…
US election results: Key takeaways as Trump wins | US Election 2024 News
Former United States President Donald Trump has won the presidency again, defeating Democratic Party nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, according to the…
Fact-check: Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally in New York City | US Election 2024 News
Former President Donald Trump hammered home an anti-immigration theme in his closing argument pitch to voters on October 27 at New York City’s Madison Square…
US military amends records of those discharged with ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ | LGBTQ News
Defence secretary says the step helps to ‘redress the harms’ done by the policy, which forced LGBTQ service members to hide their identities.The United States…
U.S. ‘Welcome Corps’ helps LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing persecution
SAN FRANCISCO — Cabrel Ngounou’s life in Cameroon quickly unraveled after neighbors caught the teenager with his boyfriend.A crowd surrounded his boyfriend’s house and beat him.…
Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January | LGBTQ News
Activists hail ‘monumental step’ as Thai king signs the country’s marriage-equality bill into law.Thailand’s king has signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, making…
Transgender woman stabbed to death in Georgia amid LGBTQ bill controversy | LGBTQ News
Kesaria Abramidze, a transgender model, is killed in Georgia, raising concerns over LGBTQ rights and safety.A Georgian transgender model and prominent public figure has been…
Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights | LGBTQ News
‘Family values’ bill is adopted despite being denounced by the president, rights groups and the European Union.Georgian politicians have approved the third and final reading…
Inside Munroe Bergdorf’s star-studded birthday with LGBTQ+ icons
GAY TIMES CEO Tag Warner co-hosted a dinner for Munroe Bergdorf on 30 August in London. The evening was attended by LGBTQIA+ and ally superstars…