Gay Rights
Poland's Ruling Party Is Using Homophobia to Attract Voters in Sunday's Presidential Election
The Law and Justice party surged to power in 2015 on the back of a xenophobic campaign demonizing refugees and migrants. Now, politicians have turned their attention to the LGBTQ community.
Black Trans Protesters Are Marching for a Police Killing That Cis People Aren’t Talking About: Tony McDade
“We have two different worlds. We’re fed up with the murders. We’re fed up with law enforcement just brutally killing us.”
More Than 80 Polish Towns Have Declared Themselves 'LGBTQ-Free Zones'
The European Parliament just voted to condemn the practice and demand the Polish government revoke the symbolic declarations.
Poland's Far Right Used Independence Day to Rally Against LGBTQ Rights
The "annual hate-fest" took place as Poland is in the middle of a raging culture war over gay rights.
LGBTQ+ Rights Are Changing Across Africa. But It's a Thorny Process
In the past year, Angola and Botswana have shed their anti-gay laws. What can others learn from them?
Emotional Photos From Outside the First Trans Rights Supreme Court Case Ever
As the Supreme Court heard three cases that could change gay and trans rights forever, LGBTQ people and allies flooded the steps with signs of support. Photographer Justin J. Wee was there to document.
What Went on at the Most Important SCOTUS Cases in LGBTQ Rights This Year
Support for the biggest LGBTQ Supreme Court cases since marriage equality was palpable in D.C. today.
LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Are Being Forced into Homelessness
Almost 2,000 people seek asylum in the UK each year after being persecuted for their sexual orientation. Meanwhile, the Home Office's rate of refusing their claims is increasing.
Queer Clergy Tell Us What It's Like to Be Gay and a Christian Leader
"It's been difficult for many to accept that a gay person could become a high-ranking minister."
South Korean Military’s Anti-LGBTQ Law Fosters a Culture of Abuse
Amnesty International’s new report reveals disturbing evidence of violence and bullying towards gay and trans soldiers.
Singaporean Radio DJ Exits Tedx Event After Requests to Cut LGBTQ Themes From Speech
The island’s only pride gathering was also happening that day.
Greed, Mismanagement and Private Equity: How Iconic LGBTQ Magazine “Out” Almost Died
“Out” magazine couldn't pay freelancers and nearly went bust during Pride Month.