Category: News
In a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ families, Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that lesbian mothers who conceive children through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) abroad must be legally recognised as parents — a move hailed as “historic” by activists. The decision, announced on Thursday, 22 May, strikes down part of a 2004 law that had prevented […]
Three men have been sentenced to decades in prison for the drugging, robbery, and murder of two gay men they met at New York City bars in 2022. The victims, 25-year-old social worker Julio Ramirez and 33-year-old political consultant John Umberger, were among several men targeted by the group using a lethal cocktail of drugs, […]
Trans individuals in the UK may soon be required to carry identification, including passports, to access single-sex public facilities such as toilets and changing rooms, according to proposed updates to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s code of practice. The EHRC, responsible for interpreting and guiding the application of the 2010 Equality Act, released […]
A Florida teacher has lost her job following allegations from a parent who accused her of “grooming” a student “to transition and be gay” — a claim that led to an investigation but no recommendation for dismissal. Despite this, the school district chose to end her contract. Melissa Calhoun, an AP English teacher at Satellite […]
Heritage of Pride, the nonprofit behind New York City’s official Pride celebrations, has revealed a $750,000 funding shortfall for 2025, citing a significant retreat from major corporate sponsors. In a statement released Wednesday, May 21, NYC Pride Co-Chairs Kazz Alexander and Michele Irimia shared that while more organisations have come on board compared to last […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former running mate of US Vice President Kamala Harris during her 2020 presidential campaign bid, has warned Democrats against turning away from transgender rights amid mounting political pressure. In an interview with The Independent, Walz responded to Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks on the trans community, calling out the false link being […]
Students at Hobsonville Point Secondary School in Auckland have been left devastated after their annual LGBTQ+ event, Lil Gay Out, was cancelled due to safety concerns following threats of protest. The event, which has become a staple for rainbow youth across Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland, features workshops on mental health, sexual education, and peer support. […]
Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is facing disciplinary action after covering an anti-homophobia logo on his jersey during a Ligue 1 match in France. On Saturday, 17 May, French football clubs participated in a league-wide initiative to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). As part of the campaign, players […]