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Belarus seeks to copy neighboring Russiaās repressive LGBTQ+ policies, activists say
Read full article: Belarus seeks to copy neighboring Russiaās repressive LGBTQ+ policies, activists sayBelarus is cracking down on its LGBTQ+ community, detaining and beating nearly three dozen of them in the last three months.
7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash
Read full article: 7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlashFrench authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympicsā opening and closing ceremonies.
Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
Read full article: Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in RussiaGeorgiaās parliament has approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, echoing laws adopted in neighboring Russia.
Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash
Read full article: Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlashMore than two decades ago, a national LGBTQ+ rights group decided to promote change by grading corporations on their workplace policies.
Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected
Read full article: Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if electedMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harrisā record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, pledging to a supportive crowd that she will advance their cause if elected president.
Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protection
Read full article: Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protectionA Pride march in Serbiaās capital of Belgrade has pressed for the demand that the government improve rights for the LGBTQ+ community who often face harassment and discrimination in the highly conservative Balkan country.
It's official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires
Read full article: It's official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the BerkshiresGay male couples tend to gravitate toward big cities, while lesbian couples prefer more pastoral smaller cities or towns.
Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade
Read full article: Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride paradeHundreds of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters have rallied in Nepalās capital during the annual Pride parade, the first one since gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages officially in the Himalayan nation.
Queer Liberation Library helps people access books by LGBTQ+ authors amid book ban waves
Read full article: Queer Liberation Library helps people access books by LGBTQ+ authors amid book ban wavesKieren Hickey and his team of librarian volunteers at the Queer Liberation Library work to elevate queer voices in places where LGBTQ+ people may not have access to those types of books at their home libraries.
Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes
Read full article: Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletesLGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes.
Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finished
Read full article: Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finishedA record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
Read full article: A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas countyA federal appeals court in New Orleans is taking another look at its own recent order requiring a Texas county to keep eight books on public library shelves that deal with subjects including sex, gender identity and racism.
Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Read full article: Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ studentsA federal judge in Kansas has blocked a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students from being enforced in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere across the nation.
āI was convicted of a crime I did not commitā: LGBTQ+ workshop provides hope for improved police encounters
Read full article: āI was convicted of a crime I did not commitā: LGBTQ+ workshop provides hope for improved police encountersPride Month may be coming to an end, but LGBTQ+ members of the community say they still face challenges and discrimination every day.
Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride march
Read full article: Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride marchA group of more than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ protesters have gathered in Istanbul in an impromptu demonstration for Pride after the local governor banned their march.
From service to serving God: San Antonio nonprofit aims to help people overcome religious trauma
Read full article: From service to serving God: San Antonio nonprofit aims to help people overcome religious traumaFrom the service industry to serving Jesus, Nico Bonner is working to help people with religious trauma heal in the San Antonio and Houston communities.
Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history
Read full article: Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ historyIt was once half of the Stonewall Inn, the dive bar where a police raid exploded into a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in
Read full article: Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh inThe Supreme Court is planning to weigh in on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
Read full article: Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in thatWith Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights.
Thrive Youth Center partners with San Antonio businesses to raise funds during Pride Month
Read full article: Thrive Youth Center partners with San Antonio businesses to raise funds during Pride MonthThrive Youth Center is partnering with several businesses in the area to raise funds for Pride Month, furthering its mission of transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ homeless young adults.
Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement
Read full article: Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movementLawmakers have approved legislation that would rename a New York City subway station in honor of the Stonewall riots.
Backstage: Classic Theatre brings āThe Boys in the Bandā play to San Antonio
Read full article: Backstage: Classic Theatre brings āThe Boys in the Bandā play to San AntonioThis Pride Month, Classic Theatre revived āThe Boys in the Band,ā a 1960s play about identity and relationships in the gay community.
Pride Bigger than Texas Festival and Parade organizers seek hundreds of volunteers
Read full article: Pride Bigger than Texas Festival and Parade organizers seek hundreds of volunteersPride San Antonio, which organizes the Pride Bigger than Texas Festival and Parade, is in need of hundreds of volunteers for the upcoming event in late June.
Blood drive of significance held for LGBTQ+ community after recent lifting of donation bans
Read full article: Blood drive of significance held for LGBTQ+ community after recent lifting of donation bansTuesday's blood drive at Bonham Exchange wasn't just another ordinary blood drive. This one held special significance. It was just in May of 2023 that the FDA put out new rules allowing gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to donate blood without abstaining from sex.
āItās timeā: Executive director of Pride Center San Antonio steps down after 13 years
Read full article: āItās timeā: Executive director of Pride Center San Antonio steps down after 13 yearsPride Center San Antonio started from humble beginnings and is now a thriving organization. Executive Director Robert Salcido has been there through it all, leading the organization for 13 years.
Gay pride revelers in Sao Paulo reclaim Brazil's national symbols
Read full article: Gay pride revelers in Sao Paulo reclaim Brazil's national symbolsThe iconic yellow and green of Brazilās flag mixed with a sea of rainbow-colored tutus, hand fans and drag queen hairdos at Sundayās LGBTQ+ pride parade in Sao Paulo.
As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
Read full article: As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in EuropeWhile many of the migrants who reach Europe are escaping war, conflict and poverty, an increasing number are fleeing possible prison terms and death sentences because they are gay.
Local LGBTQ-owned, allied business encouraged to apply for community impact grants
Read full article: Local LGBTQ-owned, allied business encouraged to apply for community impact grantsThe San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Grubhub Community Fund to provide assistance grants to local LGBTQ-owned and allied restaurants, cafes and bars that serve food.
Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated ā during and after life in state care
Read full article: Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated ā during and after life in state careSupport once afforded LGBTQ+ foster kids has vanished and a culture of silence has blanketed the agency tasked with raising children growing up in the system.
A major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidence
Read full article: A major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidenceA report from a senior doctor in England says children who question their gender identity are being let down by lack of evidence and a toxic political debate.
Lawmakers in Thailand overwhelmingly approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Read full article: Lawmakers in Thailand overwhelmingly approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriageLawmakers in Thailandās lower house of Parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.
A Japanese court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and calls for urgent change
Read full article: A Japanese court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and calls for urgent changeA Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions.
What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
Read full article: What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' lawFlorida's state government and LGBTQ+ advocates have settled a lawsuit challenging a law that bars teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's Russia
Read full article: A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's RussiaRussian authorities have adopted a slew of laws restricting fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, as well as the rights of minorities and religious groups.
Judge blocks Texas from collecting info on transgender children receiving gender-affirming care
Read full article: Judge blocks Texas from collecting info on transgender children receiving gender-affirming careA Texas judge has blocked the state's attorney general from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over information about transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
In her reelection bid, Rep. Shawn Thierry tests whether Democrats will tolerate anti-LGBTQ votes
Read full article: In her reelection bid, Rep. Shawn Thierry tests whether Democrats will tolerate anti-LGBTQ votesThe Houston Democrat voted for three anti-LGBTQ bills last year, which could make her more vulnerable as she fights for reelection.
Faced with wave of hostile bills, transgender rights leaders are playing "a defense game"
Read full article: Faced with wave of hostile bills, transgender rights leaders are playing "a defense game"For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances ā often slow but moving forward.
1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed
Read full article: 1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawedRussian media and rights groups say the first publicly known cases have emerged of Russian authorities penalizing people under a court ruling that outlawed LGBTQ+ activism as extremism.
San Antonio drag legend Kristi Waters makes comeback to Gay Strip
Read full article: San Antonio drag legend Kristi Waters makes comeback to Gay StripFrom the San Antonio River Walk back to the strip on Main Avenue, drag performer Kristi Waters has marked her comeback to the cityās LGBTQ+ district.
Angst over LGBTQ+ stories led to another canceled show. But in a Wyoming town, a play was salvaged
Read full article: Angst over LGBTQ+ stories led to another canceled show. But in a Wyoming town, a play was salvagedA canceled middle school play indicates there is still a ways to go before there is full LGBTQ+ acceptance in Wyoming.
Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students
Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for studentsFlorida Republicans advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban teachers from wearing a rainbow flag lapel pin in public schools and universities.
Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ community
Read full article: Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ communityAuthorities in Mexico say at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups are investigating two additional such cases.
Thailandās LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in Parliament
Read full article: Thailandās LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in ParliamentNaphat Krutthai and Rasithaya Jindasri have been in a committed relationship for eight years, but only now they can consider getting married.
Activists hope pope's approval of same-sex blessings could ease anti-LGBTQ+ bias and repression
Read full article: Activists hope pope's approval of same-sex blessings could ease anti-LGBTQ+ bias and repressionPope Francisā authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been going on in some European parishes for years.
Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist group
Read full article: Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist groupMassachusettsā attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a white nationalist group of civil rights violations, saying it repeatedly subjected LGBTQ+ events and facilities sheltering migrant families to intimidation and harassment.
Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Read full article: Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow less than 48 hours after the countryās top court banned what it called the āglobal LGBTQ+ movementā as an extremist organization.
Russiaās Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
Read full article: Russiaās Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark rulingRussiaās Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.
India's LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country's restrictive laws
Read full article: India's LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country's restrictive lawsMore than 2,000 people have danced, sang and cheered in a gay pride parade in Indiaās capital, while also raising their concerns over Indiaās restrictive laws.
Russian authorities ask the Supreme Court to declare the LGBTQ 'movement' extremist
Read full article: Russian authorities ask the Supreme Court to declare the LGBTQ 'movement' extremistThe Russian Justice Ministry says it has filed a lawsuit with the countryās Supreme Court to outlaw the LGBTQ āinternational public movementā as extremist.
Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats
Read full article: Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threatsThousands have marched in Mexicoās capital demanding justice for an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in the city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats.
Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings
Read full article: Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firingsSome librarians who've been fired as they take a stand against discrimination and banning books are turning to a federal civil-rights enforcement agency for help.
Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion
Read full article: Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusionHong Kong is set to launch Asia's first Gay Games on Friday, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Asian financial hub.
South Texas Pride Podcast: Moments from San Antonioās LGBTQ+ history
Read full article: South Texas Pride Podcast: Moments from San Antonioās LGBTQ+ historyIn this episode of the South Texas Pride podcast, we spoke with UTSA Special Collections assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke to discuss local LGBTQ+ history and the many contributions that queer people have made to our city.
Mass arrests target LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria while abuses against them are ignored, activists say
Read full article: Mass arrests target LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria while abuses against them are ignored, activists sayRights groups and lawyers in Nigeria say the West African nation's law enforcement authorities are using the countryās same-sex prohibition law to target the LGBTQ+ community while ignoring abuses against them.
North Carolina Republicans put exclamation mark on pivotal annual session with redistricting maps
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans put exclamation mark on pivotal annual session with redistricting mapsThe North Carolina General Assembly has given final approval to new redistricting maps poised to empower the state GOP for years to come.
Scholastic will drop policy that makes it easier for school fairs to exclude diverse books
Read full article: Scholastic will drop policy that makes it easier for school fairs to exclude diverse booksScholastic Inc. will end a widely criticized policy that made it easier for school book fairs not to sell works with racial, disability and LGBTQ+ themes.
India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it's up to Parliament
Read full article: India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it's up to ParliamentIndiaās top court has refused to legalize same-sex marriages passing the responsibility back to Parliament.
Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride event
Read full article: Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride eventHome to the University of North Texas, organizers say Denton acts as a liberal enclave in the sprawling conservative suburbs in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ peopleCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the stateās protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Hundreds of Pride activists march in Serbia despite hate messages sent by far-right officials
Read full article: Hundreds of Pride activists march in Serbia despite hate messages sent by far-right officialsHundreds of Pride activists have gathered in the Serbian capital amid heavy police presence and anti-gay messages sent by the countryās conservative leadership and threats by far-right groups.
A Ugandan man is charged with aggravated homosexuality and could face the death penalty
Read full article: A Ugandan man is charged with aggravated homosexuality and could face the death penaltyUgandan authorities have charged a man with aggravated homosexuality, which carries a possible death sentence.
U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ people living in Texas
Read full article: U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ people living in TexasSome queer Texans may fear disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to neighbors or the government. The lack of accurate numbers makes it more difficult to provide appropriate health care, especially in rural areas.
Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
Read full article: Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North CarolinaTransgender youth in North Carolina have lost access to gender-affirming treatments after the stateās Republican-controlled General Assembly voted to override Gov. Roy Cooperās veto of that legislation and others involving gender in sports and LGBTQ classroom instruction.
More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
Read full article: More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resumeChildren are heading back to classes and fall sports practices, and four more states are expecting their K-12 schools to keep transgender girls off their girls sports teams.
LGBTQ+ people in Ethiopia blame attacks on their community on inciteful and lingering TikTok videos
Read full article: LGBTQ+ people in Ethiopia blame attacks on their community on inciteful and lingering TikTok videosMembers of Ethiopiaās LGBTQ+ community say they face a wave of online harassment and physical attacks and blame much of it on the social media platform TikTok.
How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millions
Read full article: How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millionsNew laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people in the military
Read full article: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people in the militaryU_K_ Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized for the treatment of gay veterans by saying that a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people serving in the U_K_ military was āan appalling failure of the British state.ā.
Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegal
Read full article: Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegalJapanās Supreme Court has ruled that restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employeeās use of restrooms at her workplace are illegal, in a landmark decision that could promote LGBTQ+ rights in a country without legal protections for them.
North Carolina governor vetoes trio of LGBTQ+ restrictions in ongoing fight with GOP supermajority
Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes trio of LGBTQ+ restrictions in ongoing fight with GOP supermajorityNorth Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a trio of bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth that would restrict gender-affirming health care and sports participation for transgender minors and limit classroom instruction about gender identity and sexuality.
āRapidly moving backwardā: SAās LGBTQ+ community weighs in on latest Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: āRapidly moving backwardā: SAās LGBTQ+ community weighs in on latest Supreme Court rulingThe end of pride month comes with a new Supreme Court ruling. It's a victory to some and a loss for others.
Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate
Read full article: Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrateFrom a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations.
Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate
Read full article: Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrateFrom a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations.
LGBTQ+ community in Lubbock protests their city councilās failure to pass a Pride proclamation
Read full article: LGBTQ+ community in Lubbock protests their city councilās failure to pass a Pride proclamationIn the conservative High Plains city, LGBTQ leaders and activists say they feel unseen and unsupported by their elected officials.
VP Harris visits historic LGBTQ+ landmark, decries flurry of anti-trans bills in state legislatures
Read full article: VP Harris visits historic LGBTQ+ landmark, decries flurry of anti-trans bills in state legislaturesVice President Kamala Harris has visited the Stonewall Inn national monument to pay tribute to activists at the site of a watershed moment in the gay rights movement.
Twenty years after a breakthrough Texas case launched a new era of gay rights, trans people are still in the fight
Read full article: Twenty years after a breakthrough Texas case launched a new era of gay rights, trans people are still in the fightThe U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for major civil rights victories for queer Americans in the 2003 decision that decriminalized homosexuality. But progress for LGBTQ+ people has been uneven.
Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?
Read full article: Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?The Texas Rangers are the only one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball that aren't hosting Pride Night during a game in June as part of Pride Month.
Court exempts a Texas company from following anti-discrimination law protecting LGBTQ+ workers
Read full article: Court exempts a Texas company from following anti-discrimination law protecting LGBTQ+ workersA federal appeals court says a government agency cannot enforce anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination employment rules against a Texas company owned by a conservative Christian.
SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: Queerency offers the latest on money moves in LGBTQ+ economy
Read full article: SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: Queerency offers the latest on money moves in LGBTQ+ economyTravers Johnson, founder and CEO of Queerency, joined the South Texas Pride Podcast to discuss how his publication offers the latest coverage on money moves in the LGBTQ+ economy. He also talked about the 2023 Corporate Pride Tracker and the Big Book of Queer Business.
LGBTQ+ pride flags vandalized at Stonewall National Monument 3 times during Pride month
Read full article: LGBTQ+ pride flags vandalized at Stonewall National Monument 3 times during Pride monthPolice say dozens of LGBTQ+ pride flags have been damaged and ripped down at the Stonewall National Monument.
A nun commends Dodgers' handling of Pride Night controversy. Some archbishops call it blasphemy
Read full article: A nun commends Dodgers' handling of Pride Night controversy. Some archbishops call it blasphemyThe Los Angeles Dodgers, over the decades, have endured fans' diatribes along with their cheers.
Twitter is the worst major social media platform when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety, says GLAAD
Read full article: Twitter is the worst major social media platform when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety, says GLAADAll major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment ā especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said on Thursday.
MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out
Read full article: MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come outAll but one big league team will celebrate Pride Night this season, yet the sport remains hampered by ongoing issues around LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: DEI growth leader discusses expanding queer visibility in workplace, growth strategies
Read full article: SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE PODCAST: DEI growth leader discusses expanding queer visibility in workplace, growth strategiesBlue Flores -- a growth-to-market advisor, digital nomad and DEI growth leader -- joined the South Texas Pride Podcast to discuss challenges and efforts to expand queer visibility in the workplace, as well as personal growth strategies.
In blow to Russian LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers weigh a bill banning gender transitioning procedures
Read full article: In blow to Russian LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers weigh a bill banning gender transitioning proceduresRussian lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would severely restrict gender-affirming medical care and prevent making any changes in reference to gender on official documents.
Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights
Read full article: Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rightsThe powerful lower house of Japanās parliament has passed a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests by activists who say that last-minute revisions by Prime Minister Fumio Kishidaās conservative party favor opponents of sexual equality instead of guaranteeing equal rights.