Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: LGBTQ
09/23/2021
California will track violent deaths of LGBTQ+ people in nationwide first
Advocacy groups hail ‘huge victory’ as state becomes first in US to gather data on disproportionate harm.
09/27/2021
Two transgender women win seats in German parliament
Two German politicians from the Greens have made history by becoming the first transgender women to win parliamentary seats in Sunday's national election.
09/26/2021
Swiss voters back same-sex marriage by large margin
Swiss voters backed a measure to legalize same-sex marriage by a large margin on Sunday. Nearly two-thirds of voters supported the measure in a national referendum, the Associated Press reported, and it won a majority in each of Switzerland’s 26 cantons.
09/23/2021
Mexican state of Sonora approves same-sex marriage
The congress of the Mexican state of Sonora voted on Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage, meaning that about three quarters of the country's regions have now made the practice legal.
09/15/2021
Draft of Cuba’s new family code opens door for gay marriage
The draft of a new family code for Cuba released Wednesday proposes allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as giving children greater participation in decisions that affect them.
07/23/2021
Over 160 LGBTQ athletes will compete at Olympics, setting global record
From New Zealand to Brazil, these out athletes are lifting, diving and kicking their way into the spotlight at the Tokyo Games.
07/25/2021
Conservative Montenegro registers 1st same-sex partnership
The announcement is seen as a major step forward for the LGBT community in Montenegro, which has suffered harassment and isolation in the past.
07/15/2021
Minnesota governor signs order restricting conversion therapy
"We want you to be whoever you are, and that should seem like a pretty simple statement. The fact of the matter is, it’s not," Walz said, addressing the state's LGBTQ community.
07/11/2021
High Court: Ban on surrogacy for same-sex couples, single men to end in 6 months
After government said it was ‘unfeasible’ to change the law and asked justices to intervene, top court delivers landmark ruling that ends 11-year legal battle.
07/01/2021
What Could Go Right? COVID immunity for years
Plus new tech for disaster aid (that actually works), what everyday item has saved hundreds of thousands of lives, and more progress news from our weekly newsletter.
06/29/2021
Nevada pageant winner to become 1st transgender Miss USA contestant
“My win is our win. We just made history. Happy Pride,” Kataluna Enriquez, 27, said.
06/28/2021