LGBTQ+ Indians vow to fight on after setback
LGBTQ+ Indians pledged on Tuesday to keep fighting for marriage equality after the Supreme Court declined to legalise same-sex weddings, but said they feared a…
As LGBTQ+ Poles celebrate, could election mark a turning point?
The possibility of a power shift in Poland following Sunday’s pivotal election is a glimmer of hope for LGBTQIA+ campaigners in a region where gay…
In Zimbabwe, LGBTQ+ artists dodge discrimination to stay on stage
It is tough making a living as an LGBTQIA+ performer in Zimbabwe – the economy is in disarray and homophobic heckling is an occupational hazard.…
Rejected by banks, Kenyan LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs turn to loan sharks
Mary Akinyi, an intersex woman from the city of Mombasa, ended up borrowing money from a loan shark after being turned down for bank credit…
Carl Nassib, the NFL’s first openly gay player, announces retirement
Photo: Instagram [@CarlNassib] Carl Nassib has announced his “bittersweet” retirement from the National Football League (NFL) after seven years playing in it. The athlete previously…
First openly lesbian finalist crowned at an international pageant
Emma Jay Webber international pageant Emma-Jay Webber, a 41-year-old, single mum-of-two from Bristol has just become the first openly lesbian finalist in an international pageant.…
Previously a taboo – now openly discussing: ‘There is no need in EU existence’
On the eve of the Russia-Africa summit scheduled for July 27–28 in St. Petersburg, an article by Russian President Vladimir Putin entitled “Russia and Africa:…
Latvia swears in Edgars Rinkevics as EU’s first openly gay head of state
Edgars Rinkevics has been sworn in as Latvia’s new president, making him the European Union’s first openly gay head of state. The 49-year-old, who previously…
New Latvian president becomes first openly gay EU head of state
Edgars Rinkevics was sworn in as Latvia's president on Saturday, becoming the first openly gay head of state in the European Union. Source link
New York governor appoints the first openly trans male judge in the US
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul has appointed the United States’ first openly transgender male judge. On 7 June, the democratic official announced the 11…
Latvia elects European Union’s first openly gay president
Edgars Rinkevics has been elected Latvia’s new president by the country’s parliament, making him the European Union’s first openly gay head of state. The 49-year-old,…
On This Day, May 23: Boy Scouts ends ban on openly gay scouts
1/5 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts hold an oversized American flag during ceremonies honoring veterans before the New York Jets-St. Louis Rams football game at…
After King Charles, could Britain have an openly LGBTQ+ monarch?
On Saturday, Britain formally crowned 74-year-old King Charles who has said he intends to push through reforms that could radically slim the ranks of the…
Gigi Sohn, first openly gay FCC commissioner candidate, withdraws after vocal opposition
1/2 Gigi Sohn withdrew her candidacy for FCC commissioner on Tuesday after unrelenting and vocal opposition from Republicans and conservative news sites. File Photo by…
World’s first openly trans MP dies aged 65
Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender MP, has died at the age of 65, her friends confirmed in a Facebook post on 6 March.…
Zander Murray makes LGBTQ+ history as the SPFL’s only openly gay player
Zander Murray has made LGBTQ+ history after signing with one of the Scottish Professional Football League’s (SPFL) top teams. Back in September, the talented striker…
Number of openly LGBTQ+ people in England and Wales revealed in historic first
More than 1.5 million people identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, according to England and Wales’ first-ever sexuality and gender census. Newly released census data…
Collin Martin explains why there are no openly queer Premier League footballers
Gay American footballer Collin Martin has shared his thoughts on why the Premier League has no openly queer players. Back in 2018, the talented athlete…