LGBT

World News

Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a bill to legalize same-sex marriage

12:45pm June 18, 2024

by The Associated Press

Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

Nex Benedict was frequently targeted by bullies at their Oklahoma high school because of their gender identity.

National

What happened to Nex Benedict?

4:47pm March 15, 2024

by C Mandler

Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.

People participate in the New York City Pride Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York on June 26, 2022.

National

The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ+ doubled in 12 years, new poll shows

1:32pm March 13, 2024

by C Mandler

In 2023, 7.6% of U.S. adults said they align themselves with the LGBTQ+ community, compared to 3.5% in 2012, the first year Gallup collected such metrics. That figure has grown every year since 2012.

Helen Patricia Romero at Casa Arco Iris. She left Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, over a decade ago, fleeing LGBTQ persecution.

For LGBT asylum-seekers, coming to the U.S. is hardly the end of a harrowing journey

5:00am February 08, 2024

by Jasmine Garsd

Gay and trans migrants often faced violence in their home countries. Many face similar persecution from their countrymen in the U.S.

D'Arcy Drollinger, the country's first drag laureate, poses with the Pride flag outside San Francisco City Hall on June 2, 2023.

Nation's first 'drag laureate' kicks off Pride in San Francisco

4:59pm June 12, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

A nightclub owner, artist and newly elected government official is joining Pride festivities as other U.S. cities consider appointing drag laureates.

LGBTQ people and their supporters march demanding equal marriage rights in New Delhi, India, in January. India's Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a colonial-era law that made gay sex punishable by up to 10 years in prison but has yet to legalize same-sex marriages.

World News

Indian LGBTQ couples fight for legal recognition of same-sex marriage

5:02am March 11, 2023

by Raksha Kumar

India's Supreme Court decriminalized gay sex in 2018. In January, the court accepted a petition from four LGBTQ couples to legalize same-sex marriage. It is set to hear arguments on Monday.

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In a reversal, LGBTQ vanity license plates now approved in NC

12:59pm January 13, 2023

by April Laissle

For the first time, "GAYPRIDE" is available as a vanity license plate in North Carolina.

Adam Silvera speaks onstage at the 2020 Audie Awards Gala at Guastavino's in New York City on March 2, 2020.

Books
Arts

'The First to Die At The End' could be the newest Adam Silvera YA blockbuster

6:27am October 04, 2022

by Brandon Gates

YA phenom Adam Silvera has a new novel out Oct. 4. It's a prequel to his blockbuster They Both Die At the End, which is still on The New York Times bestsellers list after more than two years.

At their most recent General Convention, the Episcopal church passed resolutions supporting gender-affirming care and developing resources to welcome and support transgender and nonbinary people.

Religion

Trans religious leaders say scripture should inspire inclusive congregations

11:56am September 25, 2022

by Deena Prichep

As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians use similar sacred texts and traditions to build a theology that embraces trans lives as part of God's creation.

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Activist and transgender cyclist Molly Cameron, third from right, next to former NBA player Reggie Miller, second from left, before the SBT GRVL race.

Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport

5:01am August 16, 2022

by Jay Price

Not just for the super fit, gravel bike racing has exploded into one of the most popular forms of biking in the U.S. Organizers have worked so that everyone feels included and welcome.

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