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2 hours ago
US politics

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
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2 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

Patron saint Sebastian depicted as Asian trans man in National Gallery - LGBTQ Nation

Ming Wong's residency at the National Gallery reinterprets St. Sebastian through contemporary art, blending historical and modern LGBTQ+ themes.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
#pride-flag
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
41 minutes ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
41 minutes ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

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4 days ago
SF LGBT

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

DOJ will investigate California & Maine over trans inmates in women's prisons - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump Administration is investigating transgender women in women's prisons, citing safety and constitutional rights ahead of the mid-term elections.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

DOJ will investigate California & Maine over trans inmates in women's prisons - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump Administration is investigating transgender women in women's prisons, citing safety and constitutional rights ahead of the mid-term elections.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 hours ago

The Trump administration is paying trans troops not to work

The ban on transgender military service has left thousands of trained service members in limbo, impacting military readiness and operations.
#nhs
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
fromIndependent
3 hours ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
#immigration
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1 day ago
World news

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

SF parents
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3 days ago

The slow death of Jesus, the Mexican man who refused to go to a hospital for fear of ICE

Harsh immigration policies in the U.S. contributed to the death of Jesus Juarez Cruz, as fear of deportation prevented him from seeking medical care.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
World news
fromJezebel
1 day ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
3 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The slow death of Jesus, the Mexican man who refused to go to a hospital for fear of ICE

Harsh immigration policies in the U.S. contributed to the death of Jesus Juarez Cruz, as fear of deportation prevented him from seeking medical care.
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Sex toys thrown at detention facility in L.A. anti-ICE protest; police declare unlawful assembly

Protesters in Los Angeles against ICE faced police declaring an unlawful assembly due to obstruction and confrontations.
#immigration-enforcement
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

He tried burning down a gay-owned business. Now he's really feeling the heat. - LGBTQ Nation

Firomsa Ahmed Umar was found guilty of arson for attacking Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe, motivated by bias against gender identity or sexual orientation.
SF parents
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
SF LGBT
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
3 hours ago

Nuns at Westchester nursing home say trans rules violate their religious rights

A Catholic nursing home is suing New York state over mandates that conflict with its religious beliefs regarding transgender care.
#ice
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
#lgbtqia
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

I've Been to 50 Countries-but Choosing a Queer-friendly Honeymoon Was the Hardest Trip Yet

Choosing a honeymoon destination felt far harder than any assignment. This wasn't just another trip. As a queer woman, the list of potential destinations narrowed quickly.
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NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

20+ powerful historic images of queer & feminist resistance

A new collection of archival photographs captures the activism and community organizing in New York during the AIDS crisis and other social issues.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
#ice-detention
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans ICE detainees subjected to horrifying medical neglect according to report - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender migrants in ICE detention experience harassment, discrimination, and medical neglect, including denial of gender-affirming care, causing serious health complications.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

UK veterans forced to resign' for being gay launch legal action against MoD

Two veterans are suing the MoD over unfair compensation rules for LGBT personnel dismissed due to their sexuality.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Iowa can enforce previously blocked 'don't say gay' law, appeals court rules

This ruling is a setback, but it is not the end of this fight. Iowa's SF 496 is a cruel and unconstitutional law that silences LGBTQ+ children, erases their existence from classrooms, and forces educators to expose vulnerable students to potential harm at home. We will continue to use every legal tool available to protect these young people. They deserve nothing less.
LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

DOJ to investigate California over housing of trans inmates at women's prisons

The DOJ is investigating California women's prisons for potential unconstitutional treatment of biological male prisoners and its impact on female inmates.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Gay couple from homophobic country is now trying to self-deport after mistreatment ICE detention - LGBTQ Nation

A married Azerbaijani man detained by ICE in Georgia is separated from his U.S. resident husband, who disputes DHS claims and reports poor detention conditions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Family of queer woman killed by ICE agent requests non-violence for "meaningful change" - LGBTQ Nation

Renee Good's family requests privacy, protection, and care for her three children and urges nonviolence while calling for meaningful change.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Jail workers mocked a gay guard & threatened his life. Now he's getting his payback. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay 24-year D.C. corrections sergeant received $500,000 to resign after alleging repeated anti-gay harassment, PTSD, and multiple prior settlements.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
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