After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ+ rights
This year, for the first time, the “Day of Silence” morphed into a day of action called the “Day of (NO) Silence.”
April 13, 2024
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A father emotionally defends his transgender son against Missouri lawmakers
"It's actually surprisingly easy to be a parent to a trans kid," Rabbi Daniel Bogard told Missouri legislators. "The only hard part we have experienced is you all."
January 19, 2024
Gay TikTok Couple Arrest Under Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
One man says he is "scared" for his boyfriend who remains in jail.
April 9, 2023
Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials
Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.
March 27, 2023
Uganda Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identities
Same-sex relations are already illegal in the country.
March 22, 2023
Tennessee Adds Three More Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws to Its Books
The state leads the nation in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, "making it increasingly hostile and unlivable" for LGBTQ+ people, says the Human Rights Campaign.
May 19, 2023
Trans healthcare, abortion, & more: These are the LGBTQ+ laws that took effect January 1
Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.
January 9, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law
The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.
September 25, 2023
Is This the Next Supreme Court Case on LGBTQ+ Rights?
The ruling from the Sixth Circuit is the first court decision in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
July 11, 2023
Putin Signs Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Into Law
The law extends the current ban to prohibit sharing LGBTQ-related information with adults as well.
December 6, 2022
Hungary Passes Law Banning LGBTQ+ Content For Minors
Over 5,000 people protested in front of Parliament against the new law on Monday.
June 16, 2021
Alaska Considers LGBTQ Category for Hate-Crime Law
Alaska is one of 19 states that doesn't already cover attacks motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity.
January 10, 2020
Georgia Parliament passes package of ‘unbearable’ anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The vote comes against the backdrop of daily protests against the government.
June 30, 2024
Idaho closes legislative session with a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The new laws take direct aim at gender-affirming care for minors and the trans community.
April 12, 2024
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
Russia May Double Fines Under LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' Law
The proposal will be discussed by legislators this fall.
September 1, 2022
Tom Daley Protests Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at Commonwealth Games
Olympian Tom Daley has called out countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws many times before.
July 29, 2022
Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Take Effect in Five More States
It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.
July 2, 2022
Senegal Rejects Draft Bill Toughening Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
If passed, the law would have broadened the current law that makes same-sex sexual activity illegal.
January 6, 2022
LGBTQ People Protest Proposed Anti-Trans Law in India
Sunday's Pride march organizers said the bill "directly discriminates against the community and strips them of dignity."
November 24, 2019