The Gay Loneliness Crisis Exposed
Why are so many gay men lonely even in rainbow-filled spaces that promise safety? 🌈💔 A therapist digs into the quiet crisis hiding in plain sight—and how healing begins when we finally let ourselves be seen. ✨
Tennessee approves $9 million for HIV fight, after blocking CDC funds
Tennessee approves $9M for HIV fight in turnaround; CDC funds blocked #HIVprevention #Tennessee #LGBTQ
Tennessee sued for life-threatening ban on trans youth care
Tennessee puts trans youth lives at risk with ban on necessary care. Lawsuit filed to fight for their right to live. #ProtectTransYouth #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Virginia Governor’s New Policies Could Harm Transgender Students
LGBTQ students in Virginia fear for their safety as Governor's proposed policies could harm them. #Virginia #Transgender #LGBTQ
Belfast Gym Refuses Training to Trans Woman: Shocking Messages Exposed
Belfast gym refuses to train trans woman, Leigh Lyle-Toal, in shocking discrimination case. #TransRights #BelfastGymDiscrimination
Disturbing rates of depression, self-harm and suicide among MENA LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S.
MENA LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges with mental health. More research and culturally-informed support needed. #mentalhealth #LGBTQ
Australia on track to virtually eliminate HIV transmissions: Study finds dramatic decrease in new infections
Australia is leading the way in HIV prevention with new research showing a 66% decrease in new infections between 2010 and 2019. #HIVprevention #Australia #PrEP
Florida Governor Signs Heartbeat Bill, Demands Rape and Incest Victims ‘Prove’ Abuse for Abortions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Heartbeat Protection Act to "support life and family," but critics warn that it demands "proof" of rape and incest for abortions. The bill, which outlaws abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, has exemptions for victims of rape and incest, but survivors must provide medical records, police reports, or court-issued restraining orders to qualify. Critics called the bill "dangerous" and warned that it would impact millions of women in Florida and the South.
Missouri Hospital Sues State AG Over Gender-Affirming Care Records
Children's Mercy Hospital in Missouri sues AG Bailey over records request on gender-affirming care, claiming violation of state and federal laws. #GenderAffirmingCare #LGBTrights
Transgender men facing life-threatening wait for NHS lower surgery
Trans men in the UK are facing life-threatening wait times for lower surgery on the NHS. The mismanagement of the system has led to a backlog that leaves trans people waiting for years. #TransgenderHealthcare #NHS
Colorado becomes a safe haven for abortion and transgender care: a progressive win
Colorado enshrines access to abortion and gender-affirming care for its neighbors. #Colorado #LGBTQIA+ #healthcare #abortion #transgendercare