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Pulse Foundation Dissolved as Florida County Scrutinizes Its Financials

The onePulse Foundation formed shortly after the shooting at the Orlando gay club, the deadliest attack on LGBTQ+ people in U.S. history. Now, the foundation's financials are being questioned by local authorities.

Gay Flight Attendant Kicked Out of Qatar Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown

Ahead of last year's World Cup, the Qatari government had promised a more accepting atmosphere, but deportee Gilbert Ignatius and others say the situation has actually worsened.

Trans People Continue to Be Murdered at Extreme Rates as Republicans Push Transphobic Laws

The Human Rights Campaign released its annual report on Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting the disproporionate violence transgender and gender nonconforming people face.

What Virginia's State Elections Could Mean for LGBTQ+ People

Virginia is the only state in the South that has more protections for than discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ people.

Here's the Shocking List of the 10 Least Friendly Cities for LGBTQ+ Folks

You can blame two red state governors for half the cities on this list.

How to Fight Book Bans, According to the American Library Association's Queer President

“We need all hands on deck in this moment, and there’s something everyone can do,” Emily Drabinski says.

Holocaust Monument for LGBTQ+ Victims Vandalized in Berlin

The public prosecutor is investigating it as a potential hate crime.

LGBTQ+ People Are Facing Increased Persecution, Violence, Ethiopian Activists Say

Government authorities are raiding venues thought to be LGBTQ-friendly, while social media videos are encouraging violence against queer Ethiopians.

ACLU Warns New Jersey Library Not to Censor LGBTQ+ Book

The library’s leadership moved the book Gender Queer out of the young adult section.

SCOTUS Lets Trans Woman's Discrimination Suit in Virginia Go Forward

The high court declined to review a lower court's decision that she had cause to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Justices Alito and Thomas begged to differ.

Pervasive Abuse of LGBTQ+ People and Those With HIV in Justice System: Report

"Protected and Served? 2022," from Lambda Legal in partnership with Black and Pink National, details "widespread harm," the organizations say.