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Authorities Seize Swatch Pride Watches in Nationwide Raids in Malaysia

The country remains one of the most dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community.

All-American Girly Boys

Kyle Jackson's photographic series 'American Queen' celebrates freedom of expression on the masculine-feminine axis.

Tennessee Republican wants to ban 'political' flags in schools after being triggered by LGBTQ+ Pride

State Rep. Gino Bulso has proposed a bill to ban all flags in schools that aren’t the United States or Tennessee flag, saying he specifically sought to target the LGBTQ+ flag.

Tennessee drag ban will stay as SCOTUS refuses to hear case, but artists 'refuse to be silenced'

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's drag ban, but a separate suit is still ongoing.

Obama Slams Book Bans in Open Letter to American Librarians

The former president took aim at the recent push by right-wing extremists to ban books from public and school libraries.

Jennifer Finney Boylan, Transgender Author & Advocate, Elected President of PEN America

The renowned LGBTQ+ advocate and author was elected to lead the organization that’s fighting for free expression.

Sarah Sanders Offers Trump's Praise for Cakeshop Ruling

Asked about the baker's freedom versus that of athletes who protest, the White House aide said the issues are different.

LGBTQ Athletes Reflect on the Meaning of the Gay Games

It's not only about sports, it's about the freedom to express who you are.

Pastor: Homosexuals Bully Straights

Samantha Bee skewers evangelical Christians who claim that their freedom to express their bigotry toward LGBT people is being infringed upon.

What LGBTQ+ people should know about Meta’s new rules

Exploring the consequences of rolling back Instagram and Facebook’s content moderation policies.

Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook & Instagram will be more like X in second Trump term

Meta will no longer have independent fact-checkers and less content moderation, the CEO announced.

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Malaysia’s LGBTQ+ Community Blasts The 1975’s Matty Healy’s Same-Sex Kiss

LGBTQ+ activists fear the kiss could set off a clampdown against LGBTQ+ people.

The Legend of the Underground Examines Nigerian Youth and Gender

In the HBO doc, these young people use their own creativity and expression to live authentically against Nigeria's rigid gender norms. 

Judge Rules for Antigay Baker Who Refused Cake to Same-Sex Couple

A business owner's "freedom of speech" trumps California's Civil Rights Act, according to a judge.

Op-ed: Russia Last in Race for Human Rights

What will provoke Russia to change its ways on LGBT rights and the freedom of expression?

Turkish film festival canceled after Daniel Craig's new film 'Queer' got banned in the country

The film distributor is taking a stand against "the restriction of art and freedom of expression."

Adam Lambert tells homophobes to 'Get over it. Mind your own business' (exclusive)

The global music superstar has new EDM songs and a new EP coming out, that is at once dramatic and dreamy — perfect for the Pride season.

'The View' Co-Host Says She Agrees With SCOTUS Ruling in Gay Wedding Website Case

Alyssa Farah Griffin voiced her opinion during a charged discussion on The View.

Indiana State University sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

Namibia overturns anti-sodomy laws

The Court found the laws unfairly targeted gay men.

Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.