LGBT

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.

A PERSON wearing a rainbow mask is seen during the Brooklyn Liberation's Protect Trans Youth event in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, June 13, 2021.
A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

US judge will block attempt to restrict gender affirming care to minors after lawsuit

Activist Peter Tatchell is arrested a during a national march for Palestine on January 31, 2026 in London, England.

Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign


Under the radar of legislators and the public - opinion

Public discussion should be held in the Knesset and should address the implications of the use of technological systems.

 AN AUTOMATIC security checking system at Ben-Gurion Airport: A public discussion should be held in the Knesset, addressing implications of using technological systems, says the writer

Yair Lapid gives Knesset Torah lesson after haredi MK says LGBT are 'Israel's greatest danger'

The son of the famously anti-religious former MK Tommy Lapid put on a Kippah before reading and quoting numerous verses from the Torah.

 Head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 19, 2023.

Charleston rabbi resigns, saying anti-LGBT legislation is to blame

In addition, states including South Carolina have seen book bans focused on taking LGBTQ- and race-themed works off shelves; such efforts have also ensnared books about Jewish life and the Holocaust.

 Israelis march in Jerusalem during the pride march on June 1, 2023

BBYO’s Orlando convention plans pose a Florida conundrum for LGBTQ Jews and their allies

B’nai Brith Youth Organization one of the world’s largest Jewish youth movements is planning to hold its upcoming 100th anniversary convention in Orlando.

 More than 150,000 people took part in the 25th annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade on June 8.

'God is queer' says German Protestant pastor at conference

Germany's far-right AfD Party tweeted that "the Evangelical Church has completely distanced itself from the Christian faith" after the speech.

The German Protestant Church Assembly (Kirchentag) 2017 in Berlin in front of the Brandenburg Gate

Montana attempts to' rid town of LGBTQ residents,' sentenced to 18 years in prison

"Howald set out to rid the town of all LGBTQI+ members by killing them," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's civil rights division.

 A handcuffed suspect waits at the magistrates court.

Estonia set to become first ex-Soviet state to back gay marriage

A vote is due early next week. LGBTQ+ activists hope Estonia's parliament will back a government bill that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and win the same rights as heterosexual couples

Tartu, Estonia.

25% of LGBT Israelis feel uncomfortable traveling abroad - survey

78% of LGBT Israelis consider the safety of a destination when deciding where to travel.

 Israelis march in Jerusalem during the pride march on June 1, 2023

Kaplan painted rainbow colors ahead of Tel Aviv's 30th Pride Parade

According to the event organizers, the Pride Parade brings in over 250,000 attendees annually and is the largest LGBT parade in Asia. 

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

Biden to host thousands at White House Pride party

Biden, a Democrat, will host thousands of people on the White House's South Lawn for an evening celebration of LGBTQ+ families.

 U.S. President Joe Biden and LGBTQ advocate Ashton Mota of the GenderCool Project walk before delivering remarks to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the White House, Washington, U.S., June 25, 2021.