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From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

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31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal

There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.

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Myanmar Government Physically Erases Evidence of Genocide

Satellite images show dozens of empty villages leveled by authorities in recent weeks, destroying crucial evidence of mass atrocities.

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Study: 25 countries block Web sites, including those with gay content

At least 25 countries around the world block access to Web sites for political, social, or other reasons as governments seek to assert authority over a network meant to be borderless, according to a study released Friday.

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Illinois Democratic candidate glitter bombs anti-LGBTQ+ Christian group

Reed Showalter, who is straight, had a hilarious response to an anti-trans candidate survey from the Illinois Family Institute.

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A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

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From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal

There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.

A First: Marriage in Myanmar

Tin Ko Ko and Myo Min Htet became the first same-sex couple to wed publicly in the predominantly Buddhist Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, also known as Burma, on Saturday.

Shirtless Bodybuilders Protest Myanmar Coup

Myanmar Government Physically Erases Evidence of Genocide

Satellite images show dozens of empty villages leveled by authorities in recent weeks, destroying crucial evidence of mass atrocities.

Myanmar LGBTQ+ Community Joins Protests Against Military Coup

Miss Myanmar Swe Zin Htet Is 1st Openly Gay Miss Universe Contestant

The 21-year-old pageant contestant came out recently as a lesbian to impact the LGBTQ community in her home country of Burma.

Miss Universe Contestants Use Fashion to Protest Racism, Homophobia

This year's pageant was much more than a swimsuit competition.

Pride Merchandise Made in Anti-LGBT Countries Sparks Outrage

Clothing retailer Primark is under fire for manufacturing its Pride line in countries that criminalize being gay.

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HIV Rising Among Gay Bi Asian Men

Study: 25 countries block Web sites, including those with gay content

At least 25 countries around the world block access to Web sites for political, social, or other reasons as governments seek to assert authority over a network meant to be borderless, according to a study released Friday.

Rumors on WhatsApp Incite Mob to Kill Trans Woman in India

Messages on the app wrongly claim that transgender people are involved in child trafficking.

As Beijing Hosts the Olympics, LGBTQ+ Rights in Asia Remain Dismal

The Beijing Games will portray a rosy picture of life, but the reality is much different for millions of queer Asians and Pacific Islanders.

10 Resistance Tweets That Will Help You Laugh Through the Pain

Comedians fight back on Trump's favorite social media outlet.

Illinois Democratic candidate glitter bombs anti-LGBTQ+ Christian group

Reed Showalter, who is straight, had a hilarious response to an anti-trans candidate survey from the Illinois Family Institute.

A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

Grindr Reveals Where the Most Tops and Bottoms Were Active Worldwide in 2023

The dating and hookup app released its annual report on user behavior and the entire world is reflected.

The Olympics Proves Asians Aren't Just 'Mathletes'

Out athletes like Julie Wu Chu are upending stereotypes, but the Olympics should also be a wake-up call to the dearth of LGBT protections throughout Asia.

Pope Leo XIV will continue Francis's acceptance of LGBTQ+ Catholics

The new Pope met with Father James Martin and shared his belief in inclusion and desire for continuity.

Reddit Cracks Down on Hate Speech by Deleting TERF, Pro-Trump Forums

Nearly 2,000 communities were purged as the company attempts to clean itself of offensive and hateful content.

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Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.

Tin Ko Ko and Myo Min Htet became the first same-sex couple to wed publicly in the predominantly Buddhist Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, also known as Burma, on Saturday.

Satellite images show dozens of empty villages leveled by authorities in recent weeks, destroying crucial evidence of mass atrocities.

The 21-year-old pageant contestant came out recently as a lesbian to impact the LGBTQ community in her home country of Burma.

This year's pageant was much more than a swimsuit competition.

Clothing retailer Primark is under fire for manufacturing its Pride line in countries that criminalize being gay.

At least 25 countries around the world block access to Web sites for political, social, or other reasons as governments seek to assert authority over a network meant to be borderless, according to a study released Friday.

Messages on the app wrongly claim that transgender people are involved in child trafficking.

The Beijing Games will portray a rosy picture of life, but the reality is much different for millions of queer Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Comedians fight back on Trump's favorite social media outlet.

Reed Showalter, who is straight, had a hilarious response to an anti-trans candidate survey from the Illinois Family Institute.

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

The dating and hookup app released its annual report on user behavior and the entire world is reflected.

Out athletes like Julie Wu Chu are upending stereotypes, but the Olympics should also be a wake-up call to the dearth of LGBT protections throughout Asia.

The new Pope met with Father James Martin and shared his belief in inclusion and desire for continuity.

Nearly 2,000 communities were purged as the company attempts to clean itself of offensive and hateful content.