Lgbtq+ Rights

Kennedy Center cancels LGBTQ+ World Pride events
Kennedy Center cancels World Pride events amid leadership change, sparking backlash.

Black, queer, and built to last, Black Prides defies deletion
Philadelphia Black Pride: A Movement for Black LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Rising Challenges

University of Louisville caves to anti-LGBTQ+ forces twice this week
Louisville cancels LGBTQ+ events, settles $1.6M lawsuit with ex-professor over trans comments.

‘He was almost in tears’: Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers
Pope Francis supports LGBTQ+ reforms, inspired by Chilean abuse victim Juan Carlos Cruz


State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias'
State Dept. defends human rights report changes amid criticism


Pope Francis altered some church teachings, upheld others
Pope Francis dies; transformed Catholic stance on key global issues.

Supreme Court to debate if elementary schools may skip parental notice for LGBTQ+ reading
Supreme Court to hear case on LGBTQ+ books in schools, parents' religious rights at stake


We’re the biggest queer group you never see—it’s time we changed that
Bi+ urged to mobilize for queer rights amid rising challenges.

Florida teacher first known to be fired for using student’s preferred name without parents’ consent
FL teacher fired for using student's preferred name without parental consent


Florida high school teacher loses job for using student's preferred name
Florida teacher fired for using student's chosen name without parent consent.

The Statue of Liberty was a welcome sign. Now the U.S. vibe is 'stay out'
US spending bill bans Pride flags at embassies amid global LGBTQ+ refugee crisis

Charges dropped against trans advocate falsely accused of assault by Nancy Mace for giving her a firm handshake
Charges dropped against activist in Capitol Hill 'handshake' incident.

The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court cases to watch this term
Supreme Court tackles LGBTQ+ rights in pivotal 2024-2025 term cases

Advocacy group at the forefront of pushing woke capitalism plans on softening its approach
HRC shifts focus from woke capitalism to core LGBTQ+ rights amid sponsor pressure


Utah lawmakers’ appetite to ‘control’ SLC grew to new ‘punitive’ level, mayor says
Salt Lake City's Mayor criticizes Utah Legislature's increased control efforts.

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries
Gay imam's murder in South Africa sparks fear, determination in LGBTQ+ community


The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa
First openly gay Muslim imam shot dead in SA, sparking hate crime fears


Trump signs Day 1 executive actions as he attempts to transform federal government | CNN Politics
Trump's second term begins with bold executive actions, revoking Biden-era policies.


Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students | CNN Politics
Judge nixes Biden's Title IX LGBTQ+ protections nationwide, citing overreach


Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown | CNN
China's trans icon Jin Xing faces crackdown amid rising LGBTQ+ restrictions

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