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Candace Owens during a taping of her show in Nashville Tennessee 2022

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Candace Owens denied entry into Australia over fear she'd incite 'violent or radical action'

Candace Owens still won't be able to enter Australia and now must cover the government's legal costs after losing her appeal.

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Politics

Trump bans trans women athletes from 'extraordinary ability’ visas

Transgender women athletes can no longer receive O-1A, E11, and E21 "extraordinary ability" visas.

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D.C. WorldPride organizers warn transgender visitors to the U.S. of potential travel risks

The organizers are responding to concerns from international travelers under the second Trump administration.

World

Domestic partnerships put foreign nationals at risk for deportation

Tom Richardson and Salvador Valenzuela first marked their commitment to each other with a city domestic partnership in Seattle. When Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to allow same-sex marriage, they married there, and hyphenated their last names. Now back in Washington state, the Richardson-Valenzuelas plan to register for a state domestic partnership, taking advantage of a new state law giving same-sex couples some of the benefits that married heterosexual couples have.

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Outrage after border agents subject detained gay Vermont superintendent to hours of ‘psychological terror’

Local officials and national lawmakers are expressing anger over U.S. citizen Wilmer Chavarria’s “deeply disturbing” encounter while returning from vacation with his husband.

The ultimate first-timer’s guide to island hopping in French Polynesia

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Candace Owens denied entry into Australia over fear she'd incite 'violent or radical action'

Candace Owens still won't be able to enter Australia and now must cover the government's legal costs after losing her appeal.

These 9 countries have issued trans travel advisories to the U.S.

Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.

Germany issues warning for transgender & nonbinary people traveling to the U.S.

A German official confirmed the government’s alert to The Advocate.

Trump bans trans women athletes from 'extraordinary ability’ visas

Transgender women athletes can no longer receive O-1A, E11, and E21 "extraordinary ability" visas.

German officials alarmed over U.S. immigration confusion as green card holder remains trapped in ICE custody

The U.S. federal government won’t say why they’re holding Fabian Schmidt.

Federal government issues HIV waiver for Gay Games

The U.S. government will allow foreign-born HIV-positive athletes and spectators to enter the country and attend Chicago's Gay Games.

Op-ed: When Border Control Controlled My Marriage

A lesbian couple struggled for years to stay together, when the laws only worked to keep them apart.

D.C. WorldPride organizers warn transgender visitors to the U.S. of potential travel risks

The organizers are responding to concerns from international travelers under the second Trump administration.

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Domestic partnerships put foreign nationals at risk for deportation

Cuba Turns Away LGBTQ Journalist Upon Arrival

Michael Lavers arrived shortly after Cuba cancelled marches to honor International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Asian LGBT Community: End Trump's Muslim Ban

Asian-Americans are familiar with our nation's history of travel bans, which included Chinese immigrants and anyone with HIV. This latest ban is just as horrible.

Outrage after border agents subject detained gay Vermont superintendent to hours of ‘psychological terror’

Local officials and national lawmakers are expressing anger over U.S. citizen Wilmer Chavarria’s “deeply disturbing” encounter while returning from vacation with his husband.

Rainbow Railroad Helps 31 Persecuted Chechen Gay, Bi Men to Safety

Canada has opened its doors to the gay and bi men tortured in Chechnya while Trump remains silent.

Lawmakers Push Immigration UAFA

George Washington University implements hiring freeze & budget cuts as Trump advances war on higher ed

University President Ellen Granberg called sweeping austerity measures at the elite institution “a step we have tried to avoid but cannot any longer.”

Op-ed: Russia Last in Race for Human Rights

What will provoke Russia to change its ways on LGBT rights and the freedom of expression?

French Polynesia LGBTQ+ island hopping guide

Discover hidden gems, LGBTQ+-friendly activities, exquisite hotels, and thrilling adventures as you uncover the magic of The Islands of Tahiti.

Op-ed: Like My Parents, I'm Fighting for My Marriage

In 1967, one woman saw her parents' marriage become legal overnight.

PHOTOS: Beefy Gay Icon Pavel Petel Threatened In Moscow

You might not know about Pavel Petel, but after scanning through his photos on the following pages, we bet you won't soon forget his face.

Marco Rubio may have just banned trans foreigners seeking visas from U.S. entry

A new state department cable, meant to target transgender athletes, indicates a potential broader application to all transgender visas, which it states must contain "sex at birth."

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Candace Owens still won't be able to enter Australia and now must cover the government's legal costs after losing her appeal.

Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.

A German official confirmed the government’s alert to The Advocate.

Transgender women athletes can no longer receive O-1A, E11, and E21 "extraordinary ability" visas.

The U.S. federal government won’t say why they’re holding Fabian Schmidt.

The U.S. government will allow foreign-born HIV-positive athletes and spectators to enter the country and attend Chicago's Gay Games.

A lesbian couple struggled for years to stay together, when the laws only worked to keep them apart.

The organizers are responding to concerns from international travelers under the second Trump administration.

Michael Lavers arrived shortly after Cuba cancelled marches to honor International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Asian-Americans are familiar with our nation's history of travel bans, which included Chinese immigrants and anyone with HIV. This latest ban is just as horrible.

Local officials and national lawmakers are expressing anger over U.S. citizen Wilmer Chavarria’s “deeply disturbing” encounter while returning from vacation with his husband.

Canada has opened its doors to the gay and bi men tortured in Chechnya while Trump remains silent.

University President Ellen Granberg called sweeping austerity measures at the elite institution “a step we have tried to avoid but cannot any longer.”

What will provoke Russia to change its ways on LGBT rights and the freedom of expression?

Discover hidden gems, LGBTQ+-friendly activities, exquisite hotels, and thrilling adventures as you uncover the magic of The Islands of Tahiti.

In 1967, one woman saw her parents' marriage become legal overnight.

You might not know about Pavel Petel, but after scanning through his photos on the following pages, we bet you won't soon forget his face.

A new state department cable, meant to target transgender athletes, indicates a potential broader application to all transgender visas, which it states must contain "sex at birth."