Category: Around the World
A gay teenager has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video that appears to show an Uber driver cancelling his pre-booked ride moments after he entered the vehicle. The creator, who posts under the username @alexdiarieslive and is reportedly a Hispanic teen based in Texas, uploaded the clip on Wednesday (18 March). In the […]
Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has drawn national attention after refusing to relocate more than 190 LGBTQ+-themed books from youth sections. In a letter sent to the library board on 18 March, James argued that moving the titles would constitute “viewpoint discrimination” and breach First Amendment protections, stating: “Therefore, […]
Poland’s top administrative court has ruled that authorities must recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other EU countries, marking a significant legal development for LGBTQ+ rights in the nation. The Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) determined that public authorities are required to enter such marriages into Poland’s civil registry, even though same-sex marriage is not currently permitted […]
A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) shows that support for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States remains strong overall, though sharply divided across political, religious and generational lines. The report, based on responses from more than 22,000 Americans, found that 72% support LGBTQ+ rights and nondiscrimination protections. Backing for same-sex marriage […]
A coalition of LGBTQ+ and civil rights organisations is urging the US Senate to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed SAVE America Act, warning the legislation could lead to the “targeting of transgender people” and restrict access to voting. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, formally introduced as S. 1383, aims to tighten voter identification […]
Western Australian police have launched an investigation into a series of anonymous flyers targeting LGBTQIA+ people across Perth, in what advocates describe as a disturbing escalation in harassment. The leaflets, reportedly delivered to residential homes, include photographs of LGBTQIA+ individuals alongside false and defamatory claims — some alleging serious criminal activity. Authorities have confirmed they […]
A key part of the Trump administration’s approach to transgender healthcare has been dealt a setback, after a federal judge in Oregon ruled that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr overstepped his authority in issuing guidance on gender-affirming care. The decision, handed down on Thursday (19 March), centres on a 12-page statement released by the […]
The United States government under President Donald Trump has introduced a new immigration rule that advocates warn could place transgender travellers and migrants at greater risk of scrutiny, visa denials and even deportation. The regulation, titled “Enhancing Vetting and Combating Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program,” was finalised on 11 March. It requires visa […]