Candidates in 85% of world elections ran on anti-LGBTQ+ talking points in 2024: study
In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.
September 11, 2025
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Alabama politicians could choose not to scapegoat trans people, but that would be humane
Opinion: In a state that prides itself on embodying the love of Christ, asking political leaders to exemplify Christ-like behavior shouldn’t be a lot to ask, Darian Aaron writes.
September 18, 2025
50 Years a Scapegoat: LGBTQ+ Community Once Again in GOP Crosshairs
"Immorality," "sanctity of marriage," "men in women's bathrooms," now "boys competing with girls" -- when will Republicans stop exploiting hate against us?
March 19, 2021
Trump Jr., the Right Wing Test a New Scapegoat: Trans Athletes
Good luck with that, Junior.
November 19, 2019
How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats
Researchers found that when tragedy unfolds, some seek to falsely blame transgender people.
July 2, 2025
Trump exploits Supreme Court ruling to attack transgender people in reality-challenged White House briefing
The president continues to use trans people as a scapegoat.
June 27, 2025
When It Comes to the Trans Ban, There's a Bright Side
Trump tried to make trans people into scapegoats. It's not working.
August 25, 2017
Turkey's Government Is Using Antigay Hate to Retain Power
Like other strongmen, President Erdogan happily scapegoats marginalized people.
September 1, 2020
The Judge Who Tossed Trump's Latest Muslim Ban Saved LGBT Lives
People fleeing oppression should not be punished or made into scapegoats, writes Glenn Magpantay. It's time for Trump to give up on these discriminatory bans.
October 20, 2017
Secretary Tillerson: Stand Up for Egypt's Suffering Gays
The government of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is using LGBT people as scapegoats. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson can help stop his reign of terror.
November 8, 2017
What Ted Cruz's Big Fail Means for Us
The ill-fated presidential candidate tried to use trans people as a scapegoat — and he still lost the Indiana primary big time. Coincidence or sea change?
May 9, 2016
Think About What It's Like to Be an LGBT Youth Today
Hateful politicians scapegoat them; unhinged men try to kill them. Young queer people need our help during these frightening times, writes Abbe Land of the Trevor Project.
June 16, 2016
What a Crime
Showtime's forceful drama based on a true crime is revealing -- for the victims and America itself.
May 14, 2008
What the Great Fire of London can teach us about the Los Angeles fires
Why do we always look for someone to burn with the flames?
January 10, 2025
Chasten Buttigieg Perfectly Critiques Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
The author and educator explained the impact of the potential bill from his personal experiences.
January 25, 2022
Google Distances From Drag Show Amid Employee Complaints — But the Show Goes On
Some Google workers had contended that a show featuring drag performer Peaches Christ was an insult to Christians.
June 29, 2023
'Changing the Game' Tells Heartfelt Stories of Trans Teen Athletes
The trailer for the important Hulu documentary is out now.Â
May 17, 2021
Kinky Orthodox Calendar Is Tribute to LGBT Russians
The calendar company is offering a colorful and kinky new calendar in support of LGBT Russians.
December 2, 2013
Drag Queen Asks Why Marco Rubio Is Obsessed With Her
Lil Miss Hot Mess wants to know from Sen. Marco Rubio why he won't leave her alone.
October 5, 2022
Being a Gay Man in Egypt Is 'Dangerous and Thrilling'
Egypt's president has put the entire LGBT population on notice that its members are targets. In December dozens of gay men felt the heel of his government's boot during a bathhouse raid.
January 21, 2015