Month: March 2025

Hungary Plans to Ban Pride A Bill to Prohibit the Pride March The Hungarian government, led by Viktor Orbán, continues to tighten its legislation against LGBT+ rights. On Monday, March 17, the ruling party, Fidesz, submitted a bill aiming to ban the Budapest Pride march. This initiative comes just weeks after the Prime Minister publicly

Tunisia Escalating Repression Against the LGBTQ+ Community The Tunisian organization Intersections has released a new report highlighting the increasing repression against the LGBTQ+ community in Tunisia. The report documents rising violence and the systemic denial of justice for LGBTQ+ individuals. First-Hand Accounts of Discrimination and Persecution Based on twelve interviews conducted in September 2024, the

Quebec LGBT Council Warns of a Potential Rollback Concern Ahead of the Gender Identity Report With the expert committee on gender identity set to release its report by the end of the month, the Quebec LGBT Council is voicing serious concerns. Executive Director James Galantino insists on the need to protect existing rights: “We expect

Maine GOP Lawmaker Sues After Censure Over Post on Transgender Athlete Free Speech vs. Censorship Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby is suing Democratic leaders, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated after being censured for a social media post about a transgender student-athlete. Controversial Post Leads to Backlash Libby shared before-and-after photos of the athlete,

EU Medical Groups Back Gender Care A Critical Response to the UK’s Cass Review A recent report published by several European medical organizations highlights the importance of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This 400-page document, developed by 26 medical and psychotherapeutic associations from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, also criticizes the UK’s Cass Review, which claims

A Family Culinary Adventure on TV Tamar Braxton is expanding her television career with a brand-new cooking show alongside her mother, Evelyn Braxton. Titled Cooking Sessions: with Tamar and Ms. E, this weekly series will premiere on Cleo TV on Wednesday, March 28. The show promises a perfect mix of “fabulous looks and delicious dishes,”

British Police Officer Dismissed for Homophobic and Transphobic Messages Messages Sent to “Fit In” British police officer PC Gareth Horton admitted to sending homophobic, transphobic, and racist messages in an attempt to “fit in.” These exchanges, which took place via WhatsApp in 2023 with a colleague from Merseyside Police, were exposed by the BBC. Revelatory

Young LGBTQ+ People Feel Safer Online Than in Real Life Digital Spaces as a Safe Haven A recent study reveals that LGBTQ+ youth feel significantly safer expressing their identity online than in person. However, many fear potential restrictions on queer content, which could limit their access to affirming spaces. According to a joint report by

United States : Supreme Court to Review the Ban on “Conversion Therapy” A Colorado Law Under Scrutiny The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will review the legality of banning “conversion therapy” for minors—practices aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity to impose heterosexuality. This law, in effect in the

Queer History Introduction : Understanding Queer History Queer history is an essential part of human civilization, reflecting the struggles, victories, and cultural shifts of LGBTQ+ communities throughout time. From ancient civilizations to modern movements, the history of queer identities has been shaped by societal attitudes, legal battles, and activism. This article explores the key moments