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OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

Activist planning to appeal March 25 decision to UK Privy Council

District of Columbia4 days ago

Dr. Fauci receives Harvey Milk Award, reflects on legacy of love and public health

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Mayor joins ribbon-cutting for opening of D.C. LGBTQ seniors home

The Vatican5 days ago

American cardinal chosen as next pope

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Russia3 years ago

U.S. officials meet with Brittney Griner

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Books3 years ago

‘Working Girls’ offers over-the-top advice on the workplace

Commentary3 years ago

U.K. marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

Asia3 years ago

U.S. continues to push for Asian Development Bank LGBTQ, intersex safeguard

Vanuatu lawmakers consider constitutional amendment to recognize two genders

Virginia5 days ago

Va. officials investigate Loudoun County schools over trans student in locker room

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World Pride 2025

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‘A New Alliance for a New Millenium, 2003-2020’

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WorldPride permits for National Mall have yet to be approved

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Top Congressional Democrats reintroduce Equality Act on Trump’s 100th day in office

Legislation would codify federal LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination protections

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Democratic lawmakers travel to El Salvador, demand information about gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

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House Republicans advance two anti-trans education bills

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Va. officials investigate Loudoun County schools over trans student in locker room

District of Columbia6 days ago

Opening of Pride exhibition at Smithsonian’s African art museum postponed until 2026

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Bet Mishpachah to honor Fauci with lifetime achievement award

Virginia1 week ago

Va. LG opposed marriage equality affirmation bill in handwritten note

World

Cuba20 hours ago

No olvidar el 11 de mayo

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Vanuatu5 days ago

Vanuatu lawmakers consider constitutional amendment to recognize two genders

El Salvador6 days ago

Artistas drag marchan por derechos laborales, visibilidad LGBTQ en El Salvador

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Brazilian crossdresser opens studio to help fellow crossdressers

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ILGA World reinstates Israeli LGBTQ rights group

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Australian prime minister re-elected

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Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

Lawmakers on April 30 urged secretary of state to condemn anti-LGBTQ bill, constitutional amendment

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HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

U.S. Supreme Court7 days ago

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce trans military ban

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Trump admin cancels more than $800 million in LGBTQ health grants

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Bill would create commission on LGBTQ service members, veterans

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homepage news4 years ago

White House open to third-gender option on federal IDs, not sure EO needed

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Al menos 448 personas LGBTQ fueron víctimas de actos de violencia entre 2019 y 2020 en Colombia

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homepage news4 years ago

Collins, Manchin vote to defund schools allowing trans kids in sports

Senate rejects measure as part of coronavirus package
homepage news4 years ago

White House warns state legislatures that passing anti-trans bills is illegal

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, reiterating “trans rights are human rights,” warned state legislatures Friday that passing bills targeting transgender youth is against the law....