While Governor Greg Abbott was speaking on TV, something else was happening. A group supporting LGBTQ rights showed some ads on TV. These ads had three transgender people being themselves. The ads were made by GLAAD and Ground Media. These guys wanted to show people that being transgender is not a political thing. What are you thinking? The ads showed a bit...
On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church service held to mark Trump's inauguration. The bishop said that man...
In a stark turn of events, a Moscow court revealed that Andrei Kotov, the founder of "Men Travel, " a travel agency serving the LGBTQ community, was found dead in pretrial detention. Kotov faced serious allegations, including "organizing extremist activity, " as part of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ rights. The arrest came amidst growing pressure on the LGBTQ community...
In a swift turn of events, Santa Cruz police have apprehended a local man suspected of vandalizing a new LGBTQ+-friendly bar in the downtown area. The incident, which occurred at The Neighbor’s Pub on Pacific Avenue, involved offensive graffiti and an attempted arson. The bar, which recently opened its doors, aims to support both local and global queer communities. T...
In the charming coastal town of Coronado, California, a brewing debate is stirring up the community. It all began when a church called Awaken announced plans to hold services there next month. This isn't your average place of worship, however. Awaken is known for its outspoken political views and stance against the LGBTQ+ community. Neighbors are up in arms, claiming...
Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is against the law. The girls wore t-shirts saying "Save Girls' Sports" t...
Remember when former President Trump wanted to keep trans athletes out of some school sports? He made it clear through his words and picks, like campaign surrogates. For instance, at an event with Fox News, Trump said, “The president bans it. You just don’t let it happen. Not a big deal. ” This got people thinking: Could Trump really prevent trans athletes from play...
Imagine living in a place where you could be punished just for being who you are. That's what's happening in Ghana right now. A new law is brewing that aims to make it a crime to be LGBTQ+. This isn't just about changing laws; it's also about changing minds and hearts. The trouble is, this law could make LGBTQ+ people feel terrible about themselves. So bad, they migh...
Imagine being a teenager and being told you can't use the bathroom that matches your identity. That's the situation a 13-year-old trans boy in South Carolina is facing. He's suing his school district and the state because a new rule says he can only use the girls' restroom or a single-occupancy toilet. The rule also threatens schools with funding cuts if they don't f...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently signed a controversial ban on surrogacy, sparking immediate backlash. Meloni described the law as a rule of common sense, aimed at preventing the exploitation of women's bodies and children. She emphasized that human life is priceless and not a commodity. While Meloni presents a more moderate image to the internatio...