America Still Says ‘I Do’ to Equality
💍 Most Americans still say “I do” to love—no matter who’s at the altar. But the Supreme Court might have other plans. 👀
USAID Administrator Meets LGBTQ Activists in Hungary Amid Crackdown on Rights
USAID Administrator Samantha Power met with Hungarian LGBTQ activists amid the ongoing crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Hungary. Hungary has taken various measures, including a 2020 law that bans legal gender recognition and a 2021 anti-LGBTQ propaganda law. #USAID #LGBTQActivists #Hungary #LGBTQRights
UK Government to Block Wales’ Gender Recognition Act Reforms
UK government to block Wales' gender recognition act reforms, preventing transgender people from obtaining Gender Recognition Certificate without a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria. #LGBTQ #UKGovernment #GenderRecognitionLaws
Over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Introduced in the US
The US has already introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, most of which target the trans community. Meanwhile, only 107 pro-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed. The Equality Act has been proposed to prevent discrimination. #LGBTQrights #EqualityAct #discrimination
Tennessee Senate Votes to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
Tennessee Senate votes to prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender minors, including prescribing puberty blockers and hormones. Civil rights groups have threatened to take immediate legal action if and when the measure becomes law. #TransgenderRights #CivilRights #Tennessee #GenderAffirmingCare
Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig Assaulted in Washington, D.C. Apartment Building
Minnesota congresswoman Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator in Washington, D.C. The attack is not believed to be politically motivated. Craig's attacker is in custody. #MinnesotaCongresswomanAssaulted #AngieCraig #PoliticalAssault
Two-Thirds of Japanese Favor Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage
According to a recent public opinion poll, nearly two-thirds of Japanese believe same-sex marriage should be legally recognised. The survey shows a significant shift in attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community in Japan. #Japan #SameSexMarriage #LGBTQ+ #HumanRights
Archbishop of Canterbury threatened with parliamentary action over same-sex marriage
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has revealed he was threatened with parliamentary action over same-sex marriage in the Church of England. Despite reforms allowing the blessing of same-sex couples in civil partnerships, the church’s position on gay marriage remains unchanged. #JustinWelby #SameSexMarriage
Netherlands Votes to Include LGBTQ+ Rights and Disability in Constitution
#Netherlands amends constitution to include #LGBTQ+ rights and disability, explicitly banning discrimination. This historic change is a major victory for the rainbow community and people with disabilities. #LGBTQ+rights
Biden and Da Silva Meet to Reiterate Support for LGBTQ and Intersex Rights
Biden and Da Silva show their support for LGBTQ and Intersex rights with a joint statement. #LGBTQrights #Biden #DaSilva
White House Communications Director to be Filled by Openly Gay Ben LaBolt
Ben LaBolt named 1st openly gay White House Communications Director under Biden Administration #WhiteHouse #BenLaBolt #LGBTQ #PresidentBiden