Health · October 8, 2023
New South Wales Accelerates Ban on Gay Conversion Practices
NSW expedites gay conversion ban; Religious lobby's pushback fails.
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Politics · Jun 14
Russia's State Duma Moves to Ban Sex Reassignment Surgery
Russia's proposed ban on sex reassignment surgery raises more concerns for LGBTQ rights. #LGBTQrights #TransgenderRights #Russia
Politics · Jun 7
LGBTQ Advocacy Group Declares National State of Emergency Amid Surge in Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declares a state of emergency as over 70 anti-LGBTQ bills are passed in statehouses, marking a record-breaking legislative session. #LGBTQ #StateOfEmergency #AntiLGBTQBills
Politics · Jun 2
UK Conversion Therapy Ban: Activists Warn Against Loopholes and Delayed Progress
Stonewall warns of the need for a robust ban on conversion therapy in the UK, including protection for trans people. #ConversionTherapyBan #LGBTQRights
Politics · May 11
"Don't Say Gay" Bill Advances in Louisiana: LGBTQ+ Community Under Attack?
Louisiana advances "Don't Say Gay" bill, LGBTQ+ community concerned #Louisiana #LGBTQ
Politics · May 4
Japan's Ruling Party Struggles with LGBTQ Rights Ahead of G7 Summit
Japan's LGBTQ rights lag behind G7 as ruling party faces opposition ahead of the summit. Will they catch up in time? #LGBTQ #Japan #G7 #HumanRights #Discrimination
Politics · May 4
Dozen Arrested at Florida Governor's Office as LGBTQ Rights are Under Attack
Protesters demand justice at Florida Governor's office as LGBTQ rights are threatened #Florida #LGBTQ #protest #arrest
Politics · May 4
Montana Passes Vague Drag Ban - LGBTQ+ Performers Fear For Their Future
Montana's vague drag ban could stifle LGBTQ+ performers, with Lady Gaga, Elton John, and others impacted. #Montana, #LGBTQ+, #dragban, #humanrights, #activism, #ACLU
Politics · May 2
Oklahoma Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Sparking Outrage
Oklahoma joins 16 states in banning life-saving medical care for trans minors. Trans rights are human rights. #TransRights #LGBTQ #Oklahoma
Health · Apr 30
California Public Health Department Criticized for Failure to Collect LGBTQ Demographics
California Department of Public Health under fire for failing to collect LGBTQ data. #LGBTQhealth #publichealth #California
Community · Apr 13
Uganda's LGBTQ community fights for survival against anti-gay legislation
Uganda's LGBTQ community is fighting for their lives against anti-gay legislation that criminalizes their very existence. #Uganda #LGBTQrights
Business & Money · Apr 2
Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Legislation: Google, Microsoft, and Other Major Companies Denounce the Law
Big tech and major corporations unite against Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law, calling for international action #UgandaLGBTQ #humanrights #investment
Politics · Mar 28
Tennessee's Drag Performers Fight Back Against Republican Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Community
Drag performers in Tennessee are being censored and discriminated against. #Tennessee #LGBTQ #StopTheCensorship
Politics · Mar 18
Michigan becomes the 22nd State to Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination through Landmark Legislation
Michigan passes historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination legislation! Victory for equality! #Michigan #LGBTQ+ #discrimination #history #equality #ElliottLarsenAct