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www.npr.org
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russia's Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, labeling it as an extremist organization and banning it.
This ruling is part of a decade-long crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia under President Vladimir Putin's conservative regime. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBT activism

Russia's Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism in the country.
The court declared the LGBTQ+ movement to be extremist and banned it in Russia. [ more ]
Advocate.com
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Excellence: RSVP Now for The Stonewall Inn Brick Awards Gala and Honor Trailblazing Leaders

The Stonewall Inn is hosting its inaugural awards gala to honor leaders in the LGBTQ+ community who champion visibility, equality, and open doors for others.
The gala will feature performances by The Dragon Sisters and presenters such as Nico Tortorella and Lorna Luft.
The honorees include Dominique Jackson, Dr. Frank Mugisha, The GenderCool Project, Patrik Gallineaux, and Amber Hikes. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
Marketing

Libs of TikTok and its dark influence on LGBTQ+ hate

The social media account Libs of TikTok, run by Chaya Raichik, has gained a large following by spreading outrage and threats against LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Marketing

Ron DeSantis accuses Libs of TikTok of 'lying' for clicks

DeSantis accused Libs of TikTok of spreading misinformation about Florida laws.
Libs of TikTok faces backlash for its online content targeting LGBTQ+ activists. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
LGBT

Queer activists reflect on the trans history everyone should know bout

Inaugural Trans+ History Week highlights important moments in transgender history. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Queer Artist-Activist Xiangqi Chen Art Exhibit Opening - San Francisco Bay Times

An art and photography exhibit by Xiangqi Chen, a prominent LGBTQ+ figure in China, is now open at the Chinese Queer Museum in San Francisco. [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
SF LGBT

Andrew Lumsden: The LGBT rights trailblazer

Andrew Lumsden, a key member of the Gay Liberation Front, has died at the age of 82.
He was a highly influential LGBT activist and campaigner who helped shape LGBTQ+ culture and politics. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

A youth's call to action on this Day of NO Silence

It is time to shatter the silence and speak out against homophobia and transphobia. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

A brutal playbook: how anti-LGBTQ+ school protests divided LA's Armenian community

Protests against LGBTQ+ rights in a California school board meeting sparked fear and heartbreak among queer activists and immigrants.
Rightwing media portrayed the protests as a clash between Christian immigrant parents and woke policies, but the reality is more complex. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco

Hunky Jesus 2024-Life in plastic IS fantastic

Easter in the Park with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a longstanding San Francisco tradition relevant in today's society.
The event includes various contests and activities promoting inclusivity, activism, and LGBTQ rights. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
San Francisco

Creating Change - San Francisco Bay Times

The bills being introduced in state legislatures are becoming more extreme and fueled by revenge, fear, erasure, and hate.
Creating Change conference provides a vital safe space for activists and community leaders to develop and practice their skills. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Trailblazing gay rights activist David Mixner dies at age 77

David Mixner was a longtime LGBTQ+ activist, author, and political consultant who passed away at 77 due to COVID-19 complications.
Mixner's activism began in high school through political volunteering and continued through involvement in civil rights movements. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

'Beloved' LGBTQ+ activist David Mixner dies aged 77

David Mixner passed away at 77 due to complications from long Covid.
Mixner was a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and mentor, leaving behind a substantial legacy. [ more ]
Queerty
4 months ago
France politics

France's new gay prime minister makes us wanna pack up & move to Paris!

Gabriel Attal is the youngest prime minister in French history and a popular politician.
Attal is openly gay and considered one of the most attractive politicians in the world. [ more ]
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