Nov 11 Watch 9:27 More LGBTQ candidates win office than ever before in midterm elections By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman As results of the 2022 midterm election continue to come in, one trend is clear: it was a historic year for LGBTQ candidates vying for state and federal office. Laura Barrón-López reports on the races and speaks with Montana Representative-elect… Continue watching
Nov 08 Massachusetts' Attorney General Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected governor in U.S. By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor and the state's first woman and openly gay candidate elected to the office. Continue reading
Nov 01 Tokyo begins issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed. Continue reading
Oct 30 Analysis: Political rhetoric, false claims obscure the history of drag performance By Jeff McMillan, Associated Press Lately, drag has been dragged through the mud. The recent headlines about disruptions of drag events and their portrayal as sexual and harmful to children can obscure the art form and its rich history. Continue reading
Oct 30 When monkeypox reaches rural communities, it collides with strained public health systems By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News Experts say the response to the monkeypox virus in rural America may be affected by the patchy resources and bitter politics that are a legacy of the pandemic, challenges that some worry could allow sporadic infections to gain a foothold. Continue reading
Oct 27 Same-sex marriage is legalized in all of Mexico's states By Associated Press Lawmakers in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas have voted to legalize same-sex marriages, becoming the last of Mexico's 32 states to authorize such unions. Continue reading
Oct 26 British foreign secretary tells gay World Cup fans heading to Qatar to 'be respectful' By Associated Press British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is facing criticism after telling gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some "compromise" and "be respectful of the host nation."… Continue reading
Oct 26 Thai celebrity and transgender activist purchases Miss Universe Organization for $20 million By Associated Press Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She helped establish a non-profit group, Life Inspired for Transsexual Foundation, to promote transsexual rights. Continue reading
Oct 21 Judge again tosses challenge to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill By Mike Schneider, Associated Press For the second time in more than a month, a lawsuit challenging Florida's so-called "don't say gay" legislation that restricts teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools has been dismissed by a federal judge. Continue reading
Sep 28 Italians march for abortion rights after far-right election victory By Frances D'Emilio, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press Protesters have marched in Rome and Milan, as well was other Italian cities, to defend the right to abortion in Italy, which they fear is under threat after a far-right party led in parliamentary elections. Continue reading