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Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade
As the parade began, several people held signs protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza and treatment of Palestinians, with some reading "No pride in genocide" and "No pride in apartheid."
Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," the family said in a statement.
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
“Pride Land is not just another festival," said the main producer and initiator of the festival, Aaron Cohen, "it's the biggest thing we've done here.”
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
The 8-1 ruling, authored by conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch, rejected Colorado's argument that its law regulated professional conduct, not protected speech.
Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution
Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.
US judge will block attempt to restrict gender affirming care to minors after lawsuit
US District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai in Eugene, Oregon, said at a hearing that he would grant a summary judgment motion in a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general from 19 states and Washington DC.
Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign
Tatchell’s arrest comes weeks after the police in London announced that they would arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who chant “globalize the intifada.”
Conservative Judaism’s new line on intermarriage is a great start. What comes next is key - opinion
Belonging is not declared. It is rebuilt and demonstrated, slowly, through consistency, humility, and courage. If the movement is willing to do that work, genuine repair is possible.
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
Kennedy proposed rules barring hospitals that provide such care from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs and prohibiting Medicaid from paying for it.
Carrie Soloway, inspiration for trailblazing trans Jewish protagonist of ‘Transparent,’ dies at 88
Carrie Soloway was an icon to the trans community, inspiring a TV show that blazed a path for modern LGBTQ Jews exploring their identity.