Lawsuit filed by families against Ohio trans care ban legislation: House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
abcnews.go.com/US/lawsuit-filed-families-ohio-trans-care-ban-legislation/story
Commentary: New ban on Pride flags at U.S. embassies is more than just bad optics
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/commentary-new-ban-on-pride-flags-at-u-s-embassies-is-more-than-just-bad-optics/
Ban on Pride flags at U.S. embassies is more than bad optics: Republicans would back the recent budget deal only if it included a measure curbing American ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-26/embassy-rainbow-pride-flag-ban-republican-budget
Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law upheld after settlement in federal court: The state of Florida settled a multi-year suit Monday against the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4524572-florida-dont-say-gay-law-desantis/
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Budget deal would effectively ban Pride flags at US embassies: The $1.2 trillion government funding bill moving through Congress Friday includes a provision that ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4550564-budget-deal-effectively-ban-pride-flag-us-embassies/
Ugandan court backs government's refusal to register LGBT organisation: An LGBT advocacy group had sought to compel the government to register it.
nation.africa/kenya/news/africa/ugandan-court-backs-government-s-refusal-to-register-lgbt--4553850
Transgender activist risks jail to challenge law targeting protest: Tara McGovern, charged after a protest at the University of Iowa, says free speech and the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/10/transgender-protester-iowa-charged-trial/
Mardi Gras: Police ban from Sydney parade divides Australians: Organisers of Sydney's iconic event uninvited police after an officer allegedly murdered a gay ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68410023
Quick Glance: Two bodies found 'in surf bags'
- Two bodies have been found in the search for a missing Australian couple.
- Police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon was charged with the murders of his ex-boyfriend and his partner.
- The bodies of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird were discovered in surf bags on a property in Bungonia.
- Controversy arose as the Mardi Gras board asked police not to march at the annual parade.
Hundreds of LGBTQ, civil rights groups call for removal of top Oklahoma education official following Nex Benedict’s death
thehill.com/homenews/education/4497835-lgbtq-civil-rights-oklahoma-nex-benedict/
Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration : Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/20/donald-trump-allies-christian-nationalism-00142086
Apps like Grindr carry considerable risk for LGBT people, according to a BIRN analysis of cases of violence and abuse in Bosnia and Serbia.
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LGBTQ rights lawyers face potential sanctions over Alabama ‘judge shopping’: Attorneys at major LGBTQ rights groups and law firms allegedly tried to steer ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/lgbtq-rights-lawyers-face-potential-sanctions-alabama-judge-shopping-rcna144324
“What’s at stake is our humanness” Chase Strangio on the struggle to ensure trans rights
slate.com/podcasts/outward/2024/03/aclu-lawyer-chase-strangio-talks-trans-visibility-solidarity-and-whats-at-stake-in-the-courts
Influencer ordered to post anti-homophobic content after saying he'd shoot gay son
businessinsider.com/influencer-ordered-post-anti-homophobic-content-after-saying-shoot-gay-son-2024-3
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Chase Strangio tells us what we need to know about the rise of anti-trans legislation
slate.com/podcasts/outward/2024/03/how-does-anti-trans-legislation-connect-our-fundamental-rights-chase-strangio-gives-outward-a-crash-course-in-civics
Virginia Department of Education sued over model transgender policies: Two Virginia public school students in complaints filed Thursday allege the state’s model ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4470782-virginia-department-of-education-sued-over-model-transgender-policies/
Quick Glance: Virginia Education Department Faces Lawsuit
- Two students sue over violation of laws by model policies for transgender students.
- Teachers cannot use different names/pronouns without written parent permission.
- Parents must be informed if transgender students use different facilities.
- Models for transgender students violate laws and are rejected by school districts.
JK Rowling reported to UK police for 'misgendering' trans broadcaster as a 'man': India Willoughby claimed to have "contacted Northumbria Constabulary" ...
nypost.com/2024/03/07/world-news/jk-rowling-reported-to-police-for-misgendering-trans-tv-anchor-india-willoughby/
Nassau County sues New York AG Tish James for standing up to trans sports ban: The lawsuit marks a major escalation in a public battle between the Nassau County ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/06/nassau-county-sues-new-york-ag-tish-james-for-standing-up-to-trans-sports-ban/
Italian court rules in favour of same-sex parents on birth certificates: Judges in Italy on Tuesday ruled that children can have two mothers listed on their ...
thelocal.it/20240305/italian-court-rules-in-favour-of-same-sex-parents-on-birth-certificates
Arlington Street Church awarded National Park Service grant for its role in Boston’s LGBTQ history
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/02/metro/arlington-street-church-awarded-national-park-service-grant-its-role-bostons-lgbtq-history/
At a time of uncertainty, LGBTQ+ community sees meaningful representation in latest Biden judicial nominees
cnn.com/2024/02/08/us/berner-dubose-federal-judge-nominations-reaj/
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US 'deeply troubled' by Ghana's anti-LGBTQ legislation | Africanews: The US State Department is calling for a review of the law's constitutionality ...
africanews.com/2024/02/29/us-deeply-troubled-by-ghanas-anti-lgbtq-legislation/
Serbia Investigates Allegations of Police Assault on Two LGBT People: Serbia’s Interior Ministry said the Prosecutor's Office is probing allegations that ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/02/27/serbia-investigates-allegations-of-police-assault-on-two-lgbt-people/
Colorado transgender woman's refugee status in Canada revoked despite claim that living in America puts her life at risk
nypost.com/2024/02/07/news/colorado-transgender-womans-refugee-status-in-canada-revoked/
Same-Sex Marriage Is the Next Right on Alito’s Hit List: The problem for defenders of marriage equality and gay rights is that the moderate Obergefell majority ...
truthdig.com/articles/samuel-alito-relaunches-his-war-on-gay-marriage/
The role Manchester continues to play in LGBTQ+ history: The fight for equality continues, but Manchester's roots in activism and good times have seen real ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/bric-bracs-trans-rights-protests-28643084
Virginia ACLU sues Department of Education over trans model policies: Virginia’s chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is taking Virginia’s Department of ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/trans-students-virginia-department-of-education/article_36a274a0-cc2d-11ee-92a4-a35fded75233.html
LGBTQ+ advocates, civil society groups benefit from anti-TIP training - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/16/lgbtq-advocates-civil-society-groups-benefit-from-anti-tip-training/
Complaint filed over illustration opposing Tokyo gender ordinancewww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15165008
Laurence Fox loses libel case after calling critics ‘paedophiles’: The actor-turned-politician said he would appeal after a High Court judge ruled he defamed a ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/laurence-fox-court-case-libel-verdict-g69hd8qpn
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Russian courts convict first people under new anti-LGBT law: A court in Volgograd Oblast on Feb. 1 found a defendant known as Artyom P. guilty of “displaying the ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-courts-convict-first-people-under-new-anti-lgbt-law/
Court challenge expected after Alberta details changes to transgender care: A national LGBTQ+ advocacy organization is set to take the Alberta government to ...
edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/court-challenge-expected-alberta-transgender-care
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Long-sought IDs give trans Indonesians the right to vote - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/02/01/long-sought-ids-give-trans-indonesians-the-right-to-vote.html
Media: Russia issued $566,000 in fines in 2023 to TV providers for showing LGBT content
kyivindependent.com/media-russia-issued-566-000-in-fines-in-2023-to-tv-providers-for-showing-lgbt-content/
Dr. Jesse Peel, who helped lead state AIDS response, dies from a fall: Dr. Jesse Peel, a long-term AIDS survivor, went on to become instrumental in shaping ...
ajc.com/news/obituaries/dr-jesse-peel-who-helped-lead-state-aids-response-dies-from-a-fall/2EJVPPQZJRCQ7KMZWUPJSJRXNQ/
How new FDA rule allowing gay, bisexual men to give blood is making donation more inclusive
abcnews.go.com/Health/new-fda-rule-allowing-gay-bisexual-men-give/story
Supreme Court declines to step into the fight over bathrooms for transgender students
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-transgender-bathrooms-indiana-35c59c4dbe94668592c96e2a27c8d517
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Decision on School Transgender Policies
- The Supreme Court upheld a ruling in favor of transgender students in Indiana to access school restrooms and locker rooms in line with their gender identity.
- The Court declined to hear the case of a transgender boy fighting to use the boys' restrooms at his former middle school.
- A split among federal appeals courts on whether school districts can enact policies prohibiting transgender students from using gender identity-aligned bathrooms remains unresolved.
- Transgender students have filed nationwide lawsuits alleging violations of the 14th Amendment and Title IX.
Head of Polish conservative loses appeal against defamation conviction for anti-LGBT vans
notesfrompoland.com/2024/01/19/head-of-polish-conservative-loses-appeal-against-defamation-conviction-for-anti-lgbt-vans/
Russia’s Supreme Court bans gay rights movement, declaring it ‘extremist’: Russia’s Supreme Court formally declared the international LGBTQ movement an ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4335883-russias-supreme-court-bans-gay-rights-movement-declaring-it-extremist/
Quick Glance: Russia's Supreme Court Bans LGBTQ Movement as 'Extremist'
- Russia’s highest court officially declared the LGBTQ movement as an 'extremist' organization, effectively prohibiting activism for the cause in the country.
- The ruling received international condemnation from human rights organizations.
- The High UN Human Rights Commissioner warned about the serious consequences the ruling could have on human rights defenders and LGBTQ individuals in Russia.
- Human Rights Watch criticized the decision in a statement.
Outrage After Russia Outlaws 'International LGBT Movement': "This is real repression. There is panic in Russia's LGBT community," said one gay ...
commondreams.org/news/russia-lgbtq
Quick Glance: Russia Bans International LGBT Movement as 'Extremist'
- Russia's Supreme Court bans the 'international LGBT public movement' as an extremist organization, despite its lack of organizational structure or leaders.
- The ban could have sweeping implications for LGBT people in Russia, despite the movement's non-existence.
- The ruling shocked liberal Russians, with independent media organizations showing solidarity with LGBT people by displaying the LGBT flag.
- The ban could force LGBT groups to operate in secret and be used against LGBT people, with unclear legal implications.
Russia’s absurd label of the LGBTQ community as extremist, explained: It’s part of Putin’s strategy to paint himself as Russia’s protector against Western ...
vox.com/world-politics/2023/12/5/23988527/russia-anti-lgbtq-ruling-extremist-putin
Unlikely crusaders for LGBT immigrant rights overcome one final hurdle: After an immigration battle that included a personal intervention by the late Sen ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/lgbt-immigration-18491963.php
Jamie Sarkonak: Activist bureaucrats behind travel advisory for LGBT people going to U.S.
nationalpost.com/opinion/jamie-sarkonak-activist-bureaucrats-behind-travel-advisory-for-lgbt-people-going-to-u-s
Schools trans guidance held up by lack of evidence on effects of social transitioning
inews.co.uk/news/politics/schools-trans-guidance-held-up-lack-evidence-effects-social-transitioning-2815130
Russia Moves to Ban International LGBT Movement as Extremist: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government blames the West for attacking what he calls Russia’s ...
wsj.com/world/russia/russia-moves-to-ban-international-lgbt-movement-as-extremist-4da572e9
Russia seeks extremist label for 'LGBT movement': The measure could leave any LGBT activist in the country vulnerable to criminal prosecution.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-67454386
✍️Fat Tony: Anti-trans hate crimes have risen by 240 per cent in five years. Our politicians are taking a leaf out of the US playbook ... Show more
Family ordered to remove LGBT rainbow canopy on historic Bristol view: Exclusive: Bristol City Council rules canopy doing more harm than good to iconic view
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bristol-rainbow-canopy-council-lgbtq-b2449253.html
Commentary: In school board races across Virginia, anti-LGBTQ candidates hit a wall of resistance
richmond.com/opinion/columnists/commentary-in-school-board-races-across-virginia-anti-lgbtq-candidates-hit-a-wall-of-resistance/article_ebb8b0ee-9068-11ee-a342-bb503096e70b.html
Florida high school principal suspended over transgender volleyball player - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/11/30/Florida-high-school-principal-suspended-over-transgender-volleyball-player/4801701337794/
Rights group: Johor 'LGBT rehab centre' unconstitutional: It violates several Articles and disregards Federal Court review, Justice For Sisters says.
malaysiakini.com/news/688502
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What is The Point of a Police Presence at Protests? : At a time in Aotearoa when there are so many reasons to gather and protest, what role do the Police play?
vice.com/en/article/k7zkg9/what-is-the-point-of-a-police-presence-at-protests
Hong Kong court sides with same-sex couple over inheritance rights: As Hong Kong comes under Beijing’s increasing control and protest is banned ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/24/hong-kong-same-sex-legal-rights/
Quick Glance: Hong Kong court upholds equal inheritance rights for same-sex couples
- Participants from LGBT communities demonstrated for their rights on Saturday.
- The Hong Kong court of appeal rejected the government's attempt to deny inheritance rights to same-sex married couples.
- This ruling is a legal victory for LGBT rights activists in Hong Kong and may influence other Asian jurisdictions to reconsider their stance on inclusion.
- While same-sex marriage is not allowed in Hong Kong, some couples choose to marry in countries where it is legal.
How Vladimir Putin has resorted to homophobia to consolidate his hold on Russia: The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit to outlaw the LGBTQ+ “international ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/vladimir-putin-resorted-homophobia-russia-9032542/
Katy student: How we're fighting my school district for LGBTQ rights: A Texas group offers the nation a playbook for resisting conservative school boards
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/katy-student-fighting-school-district-lgbtq-18496697.php
Housing Authority appeals Hong Kong court’s backing of man’s right to inherit husband’s home
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3240810/housing-authority-decision-appeal-hong-kong-courts-backing-mans-right-inherit-husbands-home-bizarre
White House condemns ‘cruel and unacceptable’ posts about Interior spokesman: White House officials are condemning what they’re calling “cruel and unacceptable” ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/10/08/tyler-cherry-interior-lbgtq-raichik/
Transgender residents in North Carolina, Montana file lawsuits challenging new state restrictions
pbs.org/newshour/politics/transgender-residents-in-north-carolina-montana-file-lawsuits-challenging-new-state-restrictions
Quick Glance: Transgender lawsuits challenge new state restrictions in North Carolina, Montana
- A federal lawsuit alleges that the new law in North Carolina violates constitutional equal protection by denying treatment access to transgender youths.
- In Montana, plaintiffs argue that a new law defining sex as male or female denies legal recognition and protections to gender-nonconforming individuals.
- Plaintiffs include a North Carolina physician who serves transgender patients and local and national LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.
- The prohibition of state funds for gender-affirming care in North Carolina does not apply to the North Carolina State Health Plan for government employees and their families.
Why Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict opens no doors for queer people: Supreme Court same sex marriage verdict: Two legal scholars argue that the ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/why-scs-same-sex-marriage-verdict-opens-no-doors-for-queer-people-8987899/
Families of KY transgender minors ask U.S. Supreme Court to block health care ban
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article281394528.html
Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors: A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws ...
reuters.com/legal/appeals-court-upholds-tennessee-kentucky-bans-transgender-care-minors-2023-09-29/
Quick Glance: Appeals court upholds bans on transgender care for minors in Tennessee and Kentucky
- A federal appeals court allows Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors.
- The court rejects a challenge by families of transgender children who argued that the bans discriminated on the basis of sex.
- This ruling is the second by a federal appeals court upholding such laws, following the revival of an Alabama law by the 11th Circuit.
- On the other side, federal district courts in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, and a state court in Montana have overturned similar bans.
Gay groups in India wrestle with court's 'landmark failure' on marriage equality: India’s LGBTQ+ community has threatened to restart a campaign after the Supreme ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20231029-gay-groups-in-india-wrestle-with-court-s-landmark-failure-on-marriage-equality
India’s Supreme Court refuses to recognise same-sex marriage: The decision is a devastating setback for equal rights in the country
economist.com/asia/2023/10/19/indias-supreme-court-refuses-to-recognise-same-sex-marriage
Quick Glance: US monitoring India's response to same-sex marriage court decision
- The United States is encouraging India to offer equal legal protection to same-sex couples and is closely watching the Indian government's next steps after the Supreme Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage.
- India's top court has declined to legalize same-sex marriage and has left the decision to the parliament, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's view that the legislature should rule on the issue.
- A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said, "The United States supports marriage equality globally."
- Asia, a continent where conservative values still dominate in many countries, lags far behind the West in accepting same-sex marriage.
Social worker who told boss gay rights were 'satanic' loses discrimination case: The social worker claimed she was discriminated against because she was a ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/south-london-social-worker-who-27980608
Dallas man inducted into Department of Labor Hall of Honor for LGBTQ workplace protection
dallasnews.com/business/2023/10/23/dallas-man-inducted-into-department-of-labor-hall-of-honor-for-lgbtq-workplace-protection/
Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3238806/hong-kong-legal-experts-praise-ruling-lesbian-couple-given-equal-parental-status-ivf-case-calling-it
Two Des Moines mayoral candidates have similar stances on key issues. Where do they differ?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/10/19/how-des-moines-mayoral-candidates-connie-boesen-josh-mandelbaum-stand-on-issues-election-2023/71057590007/
LGBTQ+ rights: SC came up short: LGBTQ+ rights:
SC came up short
deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/lgbtq-rights-sc-came-up-short-2732764
Hong Kong court rejects gov’t appeals over public housing rights for same-sex couples
hongkongfp.com/2023/10/17/hong-kong-court-rejects-govt-appeals-over-public-housing-rights-for-same-sex-couples/
Democrats call for removal of anti-LGBTQ provisions in annual defense bill: More than 150 House Democrats are calling for the removal of provisions in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4216572-democrats-call-for-removal-of-anti-lgbtq-provisions-in-annual-defense-bill/
Hong Kong LGBTQ rights: court upholds rulings that favour housing benefits for same-sex couples
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3238173/hong-kong-lgbtq-rights-court-upholds-rulings-favour-housing-benefits-same-sex-couples
Canada warns LGBTQ people of U.S. state laws in updated travel advisory: Ottawa’s advice for travelers to check local laws in the U.S. comes amid a surge in ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/30/canada-lgbtq-travel-advisory-usa/
Quick Glance: Canada cautions LGBT travelers about risks in the US
- Certain US states have enacted laws that may impact 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
- Check relevant state and local laws according to Canadian travel advice.
- Canadian authorities highlight US laws targeting the transgender community.
- LGBT Americans continue to face discriminatory legislation, warns the Human Rights Campaign.
Police have led away a gender critical campaigner after she attempted to confront a trans rights rally in Glasgow
Football icon David Beckham 'proud' of $17.7m Qatar deal despite mass uproar: 'We always do our homework'
wwos.nine.com.au/football/news-2023-david-beckham-qatar-world-cup-gay-rights-controversy-interview/9f4d6d8d-b923-4cd9-983c-ec6053ed8a30
LGBTQ rights group says NC’s new Parents’ Bill of Rights violates federal law: The Campaign for Southern Equality says North Carolina’s new ‘Parents’ Bill of ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article280319354.html
Colorado Supreme Court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake
pbs.org/newshour/politics/colorado-supreme-court-to-hear-case-against-christian-baker-who-refused-to-make-lgbtq-themed-cake
With new FDA rule, WA blood banks make it easier for gay men to donate: Dating back to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, federal policy largely banned gay men from ...
spokesman.com/stories/2023/oct/03/being-gay-shouldnt-keep-you-from-donating-blood-lo/
Georgia ban on hormone therapy for transgender minors can resume, judge rules: The Georgia ban on hormone therapy for minors can resume, a federal judge ruled ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4188737-georgia-ban-on-hormone-therapy-for-transgender-minors-can-resume-judge-rules/
Quick Glance: Court allows Georgia to ban hormone treatment for transgender youth
- A U.S. judge permits Georgia to enforce a Republican ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender youth under 18.
- A similar law in Alabama has been reinstated.
- The appeals court panel consists solely of judges appointed by Republican presidents.
- Republican lawmakers in multiple states have enacted laws limiting medical treatments for transgender minors.
Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks: Canada, citing the risk of potential dangers, is advising LGBTQ travelers planning trips to ...
reuters.com/world/americas/canada-citing-potential-dangers-warns-lgbtq-travelers-us-risks-2023-08-29/
Quick Glance: Canada Warns LGBTQ Travelers of Dangers in the US
- Canada advises LGBTQ travelers planning trips to the United States to assess the impact of recently enacted laws in some states.
- Certain states have implemented laws and policies that could affect 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
- Check the applicable state and local laws.
- The overall risk profile for the United States remains green, indicating the need for normal security precautions.
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