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.
June 30, 2025
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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.
June 23, 2025
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.
May 16, 2025
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.
April 7, 2025
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.
April 1, 2025
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.
March 24, 2025
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.
March 19, 2025
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.
March 12, 2025
Catholic Church appears to soften — a bit — on opposition to gender-affirming care
A high-ranking Vatican official allows that there are "exceptional situations."
March 6, 2025
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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March 5, 2025
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.
March 4, 2025
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.
February 11, 2025
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.
January 21, 2025
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.
January 13, 2025
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.
January 2, 2025
Donald Trump makes up 'special envoy' position for MAGA gay Richard Grenell
It’s not clear what the role will involve.
December 16, 2024
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.
December 14, 2024
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.
July 23, 2024
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.
April 12, 2024
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.
January 28, 2024
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.
December 8, 2023