What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained
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Germany’s transgender community confronts surge in far-right disinformation
The proposed Self-Determination Act, aimed at easing legal gender change, has become a battleground for misinformation as far-right groups exploit the issue.
January 28, 2024
On 'Gaydar Show,' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proves she's a fierce ally
The governor excels at naming LGBTQ+ celebrities, standing up for trans people, and more.
June 28, 2025
New York man pleads guilty to threatening lesbian Michigan AG Dana Nessel
Kevin Delgado admitted he'd threatened her because she's gay and Jewish.
May 20, 2025
How Drag Queens Are Helping Democrats Turn Florida Blue
RuPaul's Drag Race stars Brita Filter, LaGanja Estranja, and Willam Belli launched the "Drag Yourself to the Polls" campaign.
October 20, 2020
Romanian Anti-Marriage Equality Measure Fails Spectacularly
Only 20 percent of eligible voters cast ballots on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
October 8, 2018
Lesbian Prime Minister of Iceland to Retire
Johanna Sigurdardottir, the first openly gay or lesbian head of a national government, announced she will quit politics next year.
September 28, 2012
Poland Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Couples, European Human Rights Court Rules
With support from the country's new Prime Minister and Europe's highest human rights court, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland.
December 13, 2023
Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Soviet President, Is Dead at 91
(CNN) The man credited with introducing key political and economic reforms to the USSR and helping to end the Cold War had been in failing health for some time.
August 30, 2022
Could Australia Be the Next Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?
Germany struggled for years to enact marriage equality, and Australia is similarily dragging its feet.
July 18, 2017
The One Sentence That Brought Marriage Equality to Germany
Small moments can lead to enormous change, like when Angela Merkel was politely confronted on LGBT rights.
August 23, 2017
Gay Ambassador to Germany Embarrasses U.S., Himself
Before he was confirmed, senators were concerned Grenell would cause an international incident. It didn't take long for their fears to be realized.
May 9, 2018
The Legacy of World's First Out Lesbian Prime Minister
Iceland's Johanna Sigurdardottir leaves office after breaking a path for other LGBT politicians and making efforts to improve her nation's economy.
May 3, 2013
German Politicians Want Gay U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell Fired
Grenell has a habit of interfering in Germany's internal politics, his critics say.
March 20, 2019
Portuguese Same-Sex Couples Can Soon Adopt
The law amends a portion of the nation's marriage equality law that expressly forbade same-sex couples from adopting.
November 21, 2015
Finland's New Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 34, Was Raised by Two Moms
The world's youngest leader of a nation believes that LGBTQ equality is "the foundation of everything."
December 10, 2019
Brazilian Presidential Hopeful Comes Out as Gay
Eduardo Leite is the governor of the southern state of Rio do Sul.
July 6, 2021
Vermont's GOP Governor Shock: Protects Trans Care, Abortion Rights
Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion.
May 26, 2023