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Social Media (Except Twitter) Improves LGBTQ+ Safety, More Steps Needed: GLAAD

All five major platforms must do more to protect LGBTQ+ users, according to GLAAD's Social Media Safety Index Platform Scorecard.

5 Midterm Races with LGBTQ Candidates Who'll Ensure Safety and Rights

Lesbian comedian and activist Dana Goldberg helps breakdown the most important races this midterm that feature LGBTQ candidates.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report

The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.

GOP Picks Anti-LGBTQ Leah Vukmir to Face Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin

Vukmir, an evangelical Christian with a record of working against LGBTQ safety and equality, will run against the state's lesbian incumbent senator. 

This Pandemic Exposed the Extreme Vulnerability of LGBTQ Youth

Many LGBTQ young people need a safety net during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's how you can help.

Post, the Social Media Company, Is Being Praised for Protecting LGBTQ+ Users From Bigots

Post’s inclusive policies and Discord’s protective measures contrast sharply with X’s backslide and Meta’s moderation struggles, highlighting the evolving battle for LGBTQ+ safety in social media.

Top 15 safest U.S. cities for LGBTQ+ travel

Get ready for a safe and fabulous LGBTQ+ travel experience with misterb&b's Queer Safety Index.

Don’t Let Extremists Deny LGBTQ+ Students an Education

The executive director of Point Foundation discusses the affects of anti-LGBTQ+ laws on students who seek to continue their education.

LGBTQ+ people’s safety has plummeted across social media platforms: report

The 2025 Social Media Safety Index from GLAAD reveals widespread failures by major tech platforms to protect LGBTQ+ users.

Target CEO Defends Pulling LGBTQ+ Pride Merchandise, Cites Unprecedented Safety Threats

Brian Cornell reveals serious safety threats faced by Target employees due to conservative attacks on the store’s Pride Month collection.

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.

Meta Fails to Moderate Content from Anti-Trans Hate Group on Instagram, Watchdog Group Says

Despite clear violations, controversial group continues to spread false and harmful narratives unchecked on Instagram, igniting concerns over Meta’s commitment to LGBTQ+ safety, according to a new report.

Should LGBTQ+ travelers visit places where homosexuality is outlawed? It's complicated

"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”

To Maintain the Safety Net for LGBTQ Elders, We Must Vote

We can help prevent the gutting of Social Security, Medicare, and other programs vital to our elders, writes Michael Adams of SAGE.

The Trevor Project Leaves X Over Safety Concerns for LGBTQ+ Young People

Citing increased hate speech and inadequate moderation, the Trevor Project is prioritizing mental health and secure, safe online spaces.

Don Lemon announces new show on X amid platform’s LGBTQ+ safety concerns

The former CNN star will debut The Don Lemon Show on X, navigating a platform increasingly criticized for harmful rhetoric and declining safety for LGBTQ+ users.

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Kamala Harris denounces 'don't say gay' laws, says LGBTQ+ people don't feel safe

Harris expressed concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ Americans, immigrants, and others at a meeting of Black journalists.

A tipping point for LGBTQ+ forced migration

The U.S. asylum and refugee programs are a lifeline for LGBTQ+ individuals facing danger abroad. But LGBTQ+ Americans, especially transgender individuals, are increasingly seeking safety within our own borders, writes InReach's Jamie Sgarro.

Three LGBTQ+ Guatemalans Were Killed in Attacks in a Single Week

Two trans women and one gay man were killed in separate attacks. Human Rights Watch is concerned about the safety of LGBTQ+ folks there.