US Census Shows Lesbians Love Rural College Towns
The U.S. Census published a report on August 21 that breaks down information from the 2020 Census about where same-sex co-habitating couples live. In big news, queer men love cities
Chinese Mother Gains Custody of One of Her Two Children in Landmark Decision
China’s courts were forced to deal with the reality of same-sex couples in a custody case between two mothers that had a bittersweet result. A 42-year-old woman from Shanghai who
South Korea’s Supreme Court Makes History With Ruling on Queer Couples’ Health Benefits
In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves of joy and relief throughout the LGBTQ+ community, on July 18 South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld that same-sex couples are eligible to
Tim Walz Could Be Our VP in 6 Months: Where Does He Stand on LGBTQ+ Issues?
Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Every VP contender on her rumored shortlist had a pro-LGBTQ+
Super-Queer Olympics Kick Off with Sapphic Soccer
Many events have already taken place at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, even before the July 26 Opening Ceremony. On July 25, six women’s soccer match-ups took place
Leveraging Technology for LGBTQ+ Rights: A Strategic Approach in Florida and Texas Ahead of the Elections
In the political battlegrounds of Florida and Texas, technology emerges as a potent ally in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, shaping a strategic path forward as elections loom large. Technology
Dominica High Court Decriminalizes Consensual Same-Sex Conduct
On April 22, Dominica’s High Court overturned a ban on consensual same-sex conduct in the Caribbean island nation. The High Court said that parts of the Sexual Offenses Act, influenced
First All-BIPOC, All-LGBTQ+-owned Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Chicago
On April 15, Chicago’s North Side residents were graced with the opening of the first all-LGBTQ+, BIPOC-owned marijuana dispensary. The dispensary is named after a new weed company, Sway, founded
News is Out, Word In Black, and Comcast NBCUniversal Welcome 16 Journalism Fellows to Cover Black and LGBTQ+ Communities
Philadelphia (April 15, 2024) — News is Out and Word In Black announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast…
Russian Government Declares “LGBTQ Movement” Extremist
On Friday, March 22nd, Russia added the “LGBTQ Movement” to its list of terrorist and extremist organizations. The list is maintained by Rosfinmonitoring, The Federal Service for Financial Monitoring. President