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Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash

Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.

Budapest Pride to proceed despite Hungary's LGBTQ+ event ban

A Pride parade protesting Hungary's LGBTQ+ crack down has been backed by over 30 foreign embassies – but not the United States.

These are the top 10 European countries for LGBTQ+ rights and travel

ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Map highlights where it's safer to live and travel for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

These 9 countries have issued trans travel advisories to the U.S.

Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.

Transgender Army officer Erica Vandal was born into military service. Now, she's suing Trump to stay in

In her legacy family, there was never a question whether she would serve in the military.

Denmark slaps U.S. with travel advisory for transgender travelers

The Nordic nation joins a growing list of countries warning trans folks visiting the U.S.

These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.

New German, Swiss, and Austrian guidelines recommend gender-affirming care, slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

Catholic Church appears to soften — a bit — on opposition to gender-affirming care

A high-ranking Vatican official allows that there are "exceptional situations."

Germany issues warning for transgender & nonbinary people traveling to the U.S.

A German official confirmed the government’s alert to The Advocate.

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Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow

Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.

Pete Hegseth receives jeers from U.S. service members’ families at military base in Germany

The Defense secretary did not receive a warm welcome on his first foreign trip.

Journalist calls out people for being 'fine' with Elon Musk's Nazi salute but not pronouns

Elon Musk's Nazi salute is ironic when "we've been told for the past five, six years that the thing we need to be most frightened of is what pronouns people are using," one BBC contributor says.

A far-right party elected a lesbian candidate while rejecting her family’s legitimacy in Germany

Alice Weidel is raising two sons with her partner, a Swiss woman born in Sri Lanka.

Looking to move abroad? Here are 10 countries LGBTQ+ people could consider

Thinking of a move abroad after Donald Trump's reelection? These are some possibilities.

Donald Trump makes up 'special envoy' position for MAGA gay Richard Grenell

It’s not clear what the role will involve.

Nancy Pelosi recovering after major surgery in Germany following fall in Luxembourg

The California Democrat had fallen during an official engagement in Luxembourg on Friday.

Record 1.2 million people show out for Cologne’s Pride parade

It set the record for the most attendees at the German city’s Christopher Street Day parade.

Germany makes it easier to change gender and name on legal documents

Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.

Germany’s transgender community confronts surge in far-right disinformation

The proposed Self-Determination Act, aimed at easing legal gender change, has become a battleground for misinformation as far-right groups exploit the issue.

Top 15 Countries for Marriage Equality: See the List Now!

These affirmational countries are also some of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations as well.