Category: Around the World
Donald Trump has officially begun his second term as President of the United States, taking the oath of office on Monday (20 January) at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., alongside his vice president, JD Vance. His return to the White House signals what many see as a challenging four years ahead for LGBTQ+ Americans. […]
Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, could make history as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of a Republican cabinet approved by the Senate. If confirmed, he would also become the highest-ranking openly LGBTQ+ official in American history, as the Treasury Secretary is fifth in the presidential line of succession. In November 2024, President-elect […]
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge from religious business owners who argue that being required to provide insurance coverage for HIV prevention medication, PrEP, under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) infringes on their religious freedoms. The plaintiffs contend that the US Preventive Services Task Force, which recommends preventive care services […]
A new report from GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) has revealed alarming statistics about the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes across the United States in 2024. According to data gathered by the organisation’s ALERT Desk, there were at least 918 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents recorded over the year — an average of two and a […]
Controversial preacher Franklin Graham, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and praise of Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay laws, is set to lead prayers at Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January in Washington DC. As reported by the Washington Blade, Graham, president and CEO of the evangelical aid organisation Samaritan’s Purse, also delivered prayers at Trump’s 2017 inauguration. […]
Texas Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar broke ranks with their party to vote alongside Republicans in favour of a bill that seeks to ban transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act passed the House on Tuesday (14 January) by a 218–206 vote. While […]
The mother of 17-year-old Juleon Gonzalez is speaking out after she learned that a person in need rejected her son’s tissue donation because he was gay. Christina Stewart, who is grieving the loss of her quiet and compassionate teenager who loved football and graphic design, was devastated to learn that her son’s tissue donation was […]
The iconic disco group The Village People have confirmed their participation in events surrounding Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential inauguration. In a Facebook post confirming the event, the band’s lead singer, Victor Willis, revealed that the group had accepted an invitation from Trump’s campaign to “participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President-elect […]