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Politics

Trans Students Forced to Use Outdoor Porta-Potties After New South Carolina Law

South Carolina has signed a new law forcing transgender students to use outdoor porta-potties instead of regular school bathrooms.

The law also restricts sleeping arrangements for trans students on overnight school trips. A new law in South Carolina is causing serious problems for transgender students. The law tells trans students they cannot use bathrooms that match their gender identity. Instead, some schools are making trans students use outdoor porta-potties. This is happening in public schools and public colleges. Many students and parents are shocked and upset. Using a porta-potty outside is humiliating. It singles out trans students in a very public way. The new law also sets rules…

United States · Editorial · May 20
Health

What To Do When Your Partner Does Not Want To Spend Time With You

Many LGBTQ+ couples struggle when one partner withdraws and stops engaging in shared activities. Open communication and small steps…

United States · Editorial · May 20
Health

How to Find the Right HIV Doctor, According to Advocates

Finding the right HIV doctor is a crucial first step after diagnosis. Advocates share tips on how to choose the best healthcare provider…

United States · Editorial · May 20
Crime

Republican Leader Arrested for Trying to Hire a Child Prostitute

A Republican leader was arrested for trying to hire a child for sex. This happened while many Republicans accuse LGBTQ+ people of grooming…

United States · Editorial · May 20
Crime

Man kills transgender fiancée and claims self-defense

A man is accused of murdering his transgender fiancée by cutting her throat. He is now claiming self-defense in a case that has shocked…

United States · Editorial · May 20
Politics

Man Says Capital Pride Alliance Is Retaliating Against Him

A man accuses Capital Pride Alliance of retaliating against him with false stalking claims. He says the LGBTQ+ organization is portraying…

United States · Editorial · May 20
Politics

Judge allows himself to view private medical records of transgender children

A MAGA-aligned judge has ordered access to the private medical records of transgender children, shocking legal experts across the United…

United States · Editorial · May 19
Politics

Franklin Graham Speaks Against Trans Rights and Gay Marriage at Prayer Rally

Christian preacher Franklin Graham attacked transgender people and gay marriage at a public prayer…

United States · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Pete Buttigieg Criticizes JD Vance: 'He Tends to Fail'

Pete Buttigieg has repeatedly criticized Vice President JD Vance, calling him unsuccessful. The…

United States · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Anti-LGBTQ+ commentator Tyler O'Neil to testify in SPLC probe

Anti-LGBTQ+ commentator Tyler O'Neil will testify before the House Judiciary Committee in a probe…

United States · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Hong Kong Cancels Major LGBTQ+ Event Amid Chinese Pressure

Hong Kong has suddenly canceled one of its biggest LGBTQ+ events. Many people believe China is…

China · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Homophobic Incident After IDAHOBITA* Rally in Frankfurt

A person faced homophobic abuse after Frankfurt's IDAHOBITA* rally. The incident shows…

Germany · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Health

New Shigella Strain Hits Queer Men Hard: What You Need to Know

A new strain of Shigella bacteria is spreading among queer men. Doctors are raising the alarm…

United States · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Indonesia Wants to Control Who Can Be a Human Rights Defender

Indonesia plans to change its 1999 Human Rights Law to let the government decide who counts as a…

Indonesia · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Missouri Republicans Pushed 58 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills This Year

Missouri Republicans introduced 58 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this legislative session, with one…

United States · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

App Called LGBTQ+ Activist a Terrorist. He Fought Back.

Dr. Nasser Mohamed, an LGBTQ+ activist, was wrongly labeled a terrorist by an app. After years of…

International · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Cuba Celebrates IDAHOBiT During Tense Times With the U.S.

Cuba celebrated IDAHOBiT on May 17 despite a serious energy crisis and rising tensions with the…

Cuba · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Double discrimination: being older and LGTBIQ+ in Spain

Older LGTBIQ+ people face ageism and homophobia simultaneously. The PMP and Foundation December 26…

Spain · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Crime

Unknown vandals destroy queer books in Neubrandenburg library

Queer books were deliberately damaged at a Neubrandenburg library. This is not the first…

Germany · Editorial · May 19 · 2 min read
Politics

Could the US Elect Its First Black Transgender Member of Congress?

A Black transgender candidate could make history by winning a seat in the US Congress. This would…

United States · Editorial · May 18 · 2 min read
Politics

Kansas Anti-Trans Bathroom Law Confuses Even State Officials

Kansas has a new law that bans transgender people from certain bathrooms. Even state officials do…

United States · Editorial · May 18 · 2 min read
Health

Trump Cuts CDC Support for Global HIV Program PEPFAR

The Trump administration is ending CDC support for PEPFAR. Experts warn that millions of HIV…

United States · Editorial · May 18 · 2 min read
Health

Judge Blocks Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

A judge has temporarily blocked a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The ACLU…

United States · Editorial · May 18 · 2 min read
Politics

Researchers: Support for AfD grows despite increasing radicalism

The AfD becomes increasingly radical yet gains more supporters. This is bad news for LGBTQ+ people…

Germany · Editorial · May 18 · 2 min read
Crime

Hamburg: Unknown Man Attacks Trans Person on S-Bahn

A trans person was attacked on Hamburg's S-Bahn by an unknown man. Police are seeking witnesses…

Germany · Editorial · May 18 · 1 min read

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