Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying
Scottish Parliament rejected assisted dying legalization with a 69-57 vote after opposition from critics and religious groups raised concerns about protecting vulnerable populations.
Senegal doubles penalties for homosexuality amid gay sex panic - LGBTQ Nation
Senegal's Parliament passed legislation doubling prison sentences for homosexuality to 5-10 years, with additional penalties for promotion or financing of same-sex relationships, following campaign pledges from political leaders.
This island nation launched an inclusive tourism campaign. Religious leaders shut it down. - LGBTQ Nation
Sri Lanka withdrew a plan to promote the country as LGBTQ+-friendly after religious opposition despite seeking tourism revenue amid severe economic crisis.
Honoring the Progressives Fighting for Our Democracy
Trump's second inauguration and 2025 actions—marked by cruelty, lawlessness, and efforts to dismantle government and society—provoked widespread resistance and moral rebuke.