LGBT Politics
LGBT Politics USA
Laphonza Butler makes LGBT History as Senator of California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (10-02-23) — Gov. Gavin Newsom helps to make LGBT history as he names Laphonza Butler to replace late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at the age of 90 last Friday. Laphonza Butler also makes history by becoming the first openly Black lesbian Senator to serve from California. Newsom's office confirmed that Butler will be stepping down from her post as president of the political action [...]
LGBT British Population Grows by Half in Five Years – New Study
UNITED KINGDOM — (09-29-23) — According to a new study conducted by the Office for National Statistics, 93% in Britain consider themselves to be heterosexual, while the number of people in Britain identifying [...]
Democrats to Investigate Military Discrimination against LGBTQ Service Members and Veterans
WASHINGTON D.C. — (09-20-23) — Democrats revive an investigation into discrimination committed by the US Military against the LGBTQ service members and veterans. The DNC marked the 12th anniversary of the repeal of [...]
The Lincoln Project release Pro-Biden Political Ad STRONG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (09-22-23) — The moderate Republican Super Pac, The Lincoln Project, release its first pro-Joe Biden political ad for Election 2024 entitled, "STRONG". The Lincoln Project continues to support President Biden [...]
LGBT Center Director joins Gov. Shapiro’s Advisory Commission
HARRISBURG, PA — (09-19-23) — Reading's LGBT Center Director Michelle Dech, has confirmed that she will be joining Governor Shapiro's advisory commission on LGBTQ affairs. Gov. Josh Shapiro's office announced Michelle Dech will be joining [...]
LGBT Politics Asia
Hong Kong Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Civil Unions
HONG KONG — (09-05-23) — Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday in favor of same-sex civil unions but stopped short of ruling in favor of full marriage rights in a partial win for HK's LGBTQ community. Over the past decade, LGBTQ activists in Hong Kong have won piecemeal victories in court, striking down discriminatory government policies on visas, taxes and housing benefits. This ruling is another win that activists can [...]
Band 1975 cancel gigs after Gay Kiss in Malaysia Concert
MALAYSIA — (07-30-23) — British band The 1975 cancelled their shows in Liberal Taiwan and Muslim-majority Indonesia, after Malaysia stopped the group in the middle of their set after lead singer Matty Healy [...]
Right Wing Mob Storms Tbilisi Pride Fest, Setting Fires and Looting
TBILISI, Georgia — (07-10-23) — A right wing mob stormed the Tbilisi PRIDE Festival last weekend. Hundreds of anti-LGBTQ rights activist swarmed the festival in the capital, vandalizing the stage, setting fires and [...]
Japan Lawmakers Pass Law Promoting LGBT Understanding
TOKYO, JP — (07-12-23) — Japanese lawmakers have just passed a law that 'Promotes Understanding of LGBT People'. According to Human Rights Watch, in June, the Japanese Diet, the national legislature of Japan, [...]
Japan Sparks Outrage Over watered-down LGBT Understanding Law
TOKYO, JP — (06-16-23) — Japan has passed a watered-down LGBT Understanding Law on Friday, that is meant to promote understanding of the LGBT community. Critics of the bill say the pathetic law has absolutely [...]
LGBT Politics Europe
Massive Turn Out for Belgrade’s Pride Celebration in Serbia
BELGRADE, RS — (09-11-23) — Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Serbians and activists turned out in the Serbian capital city Saturday for Pride March 2023, amid a heavy police presence and anti-gay messages sent by the country’s conservative leadership and far-right groups. Last year, the LGBTQ+ event was met with skirmishes between the police and anti-Pride groups who was determined to sabotage the event, claiming that it goes against their traditional Serbian [...]
One of Two Gay Men Stabbed Outside London Gay Bar Speaks Out
UNITED KINGDOM — (08-16-23) — Two gay men were stabbed outside a popular London gay bar last Sunday, in what police are investigating as a “homophobic attack.” The attack comes amid a surge [...]
Protest Breakouts at Manchester School over LGBT Teaching
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — (07-07-23) — Parents opposed to "LGBT Materials" being shown to their children showed up to protest outside of the Birchfields Primary School on Thursday. According to local news outlets, roughly [...]
Pope Francis Says Church Open to Gay Community, But….
VATICAN CITY — (08-07-23) — Pope Francis created quite a stir on Sunday when he said that the Catholic Church was open to everyone, including the gay community. He further added that the [...]
U.S. Court Blocks DeSantis Drag Performance Ban Law
ORLANDO, FL — (06-26-23) — A U.S. judge on Friday blocked governor DeSantis' new Florida law that banned drag performances. This marks the third time this month that federal courts have rejected laws backed by [...]