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Transgender Troops Called to Serve
In July 2017, former President Trump casually ordered a ban on allowing transgender troops to transition while serving in the American armed forces via his Twitter account. A panel in the Defense Department drew up official regulations, and the ban fought through the...
European Parliament Declares Europe an LGBTIQ “Freedom Zone”
On Wednesday, March 10, members of the European Parliament sat to debate a motion that would see all of the European Union officially declared a “freedom zone” for LGBT people. The EU already protects LGBT rights with regards to discrimination in employment and...
Equality Act 2.0 Passes in the House, Heads to Oval Office
On Thursday, February 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act for the second time. The House first passed the Equality Act in 2020, but it predictably died in the Oval Office under President Trump and never moved to the Senate. This time, it...
LGBTQIA+
Consistent Support Key Factor in LGBT Mental Health
Matthew Verdun and his researchers at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology surveyed 175 gay and lesbian adults to investigate links between the support of their families and anxiety or depression. One of the major factors the study looked at was parental...
Caitlyn Jenner is No One’s Top Pick
Caitlyn Jenner announced that she plans to run for the California governor's seat. This isn't an election year, but a recall election for current Gov. Gavin Newsom seems likely, and candidates are putting their hats in the ring already. Jenner has no political...
Anti-LGBT Russia Bans Same-Sex Marriage
Back in July 2020, voters in anti-LGBT Russia passed a measure to amend the country's constitution to redefine marriage and parenthood as a union between a “biological” man and woman. The measure passed with nearly 80 percent of voters in support, after years of...
Womxn’s Rights
Sudan Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation
“We [will] drop all the laws violating the human rights in Sudan.” The quote by Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari reflects a nearly jaw-dropping truth. Sudan has, in just a week, put into effect a battery of new laws protecting their vulnerable citizens and...
Study Shows the Impact of the #MeToo Movement
When the #MeToo movement first began to take off in October 2017, a lot of people dismissed it as a short-term trend. But a little over a year later, and conversations surrounding sexual harassment have shown no signs of slowing down. In fact, they’ve only...
Rising Talents Initiative Shines a Spotlight on Female Leadership
For most of history, the accomplishments of women have been discounted, downplayed, and overlooked. But thanks to a newfound emphasis on diversity and inclusion, female leaders are finally getting the recognition they deserve. An increasing amount of...
Civil & Human Rights
Caitlyn Jenner is No One’s Top Pick
Caitlyn Jenner announced that she plans to run for the California governor's seat. This isn't an election year, but a recall election for current Gov. Gavin Newsom seems likely, and candidates are putting their hats in the ring already. Jenner has no political...
Bruce’s Beach to Be Returned a Century After Seizure
Bruce's Beach was a resort in Manhattan Beach, just southwest of LA. Charles and Willa Bruce bought the empty beachfront property in 1912 for $1225 (approximately $33,000 today) and built a dance hall, a lodge, a cafe, and changing rooms. The resort catered especially...
Anti-LGBT Russia Bans Same-Sex Marriage
Back in July 2020, voters in anti-LGBT Russia passed a measure to amend the country's constitution to redefine marriage and parenthood as a union between a “biological” man and woman. The measure passed with nearly 80 percent of voters in support, after years of...
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Consistent Support Key Factor in LGBT Mental Health
Matthew Verdun and his researchers at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology surveyed 175 gay and lesbian adults to investigate links between the support of their families and anxiety or depression. One of the major factors the study looked at was parental...
Caitlyn Jenner is No One’s Top Pick
Caitlyn Jenner announced that she plans to run for the California governor's seat. This isn't an election year, but a recall election for current Gov. Gavin Newsom seems likely, and candidates are putting their hats in the ring already. Jenner has no political...
Anti-LGBT Russia Bans Same-Sex Marriage
Back in July 2020, voters in anti-LGBT Russia passed a measure to amend the country's constitution to redefine marriage and parenthood as a union between a “biological” man and woman. The measure passed with nearly 80 percent of voters in support, after years of...