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Transgender inmates in the U.S. state of Georgia have launched a legal challenge against new legislation that strips them of access to gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy, while in custody. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, targets Senate Bill 185 (SB185), which Governor Brian Kemp signed in May and the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) adopted […]
The U.S. Air Force has reversed a policy that allowed transgender personnel with between 15 and 20 years of service to take early retirement with prorated benefits — a move advocates say is cruel, destabilising, and a betrayal of those who served. The abrupt policy change, outlined in an August 4 Air Force memo, means […]
While global LGBTQ+ rights have made significant strides in recent years—marriage equality in many regions, increased recognition for trans identities—there remains a sobering truth: in 2025, 65 countries still criminalise LGBTQ+ people, with Mali joining the list and Trinidad and Tobago re-criminalising same-sex intimacy. Meanwhile, Namibia offers a rare glimmer of hope, having recently decriminalised […]
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has responded to pushback over comments he made last month on transgender participation in sports, stating that the debate is “especially hurtful for trans people” and often used to divide the public. Speaking with NPR in July, Buttigieg said the issue should be approached with both “compassion for transgender […]
A new report from the FBI shows that while violent crime across the United States declined in 2024, hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ communities remain alarmingly high — with advocates warning that queer Americans are still under threat. The FBI’s annual crime statistics, released Tuesday (5 August), indicate a 4.5% decrease in overall violent crime from […]
Trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz has secured their sixth consecutive national title in the 1500m, continuing a remarkable streak at the USA Track and Field National Championships on 2 August. This victory marks their third outdoor title in the event and a moment of celebration for the athlete, who first came out as trans and […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been accused of using “childish name-calling” and deliberate misgendering in its legal response to a challenge against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military service. On Friday, 1 August, the DOJ filed its opposition to Talbott v. United States, a lawsuit brought by GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) […]
A new study has found that more than half of people in China support LGBTQ+ rights, revealing a significant disconnect between public attitudes and the nation’s restrictive laws. According to research published by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, 53 per cent of Chinese respondents believe LGBTQ+ individuals should be accepted in […]