The countries that have banned conversion therapy
Theresa May has said there were times she “would have voted differently” on LGBTQ+ issues during her parliamentary career as she urged the government to ban all forms of conversion therapy. Writing for the i news site, the former prime minister called on Boris Johnson’s administration to “keep its commitment to consider the issue of transgender…
FACT CHECK: Did Global News Publish This Article About LGBTQ+ Flag Pins On U.S. Marine Uniforms?
The article is digitally fabricated…
Why Japan Keeps Handing Out Certificates to Gay Couples But Won’t Let Them Get Married
“I feel angry all the time, but I don’t long for marriage anymore because it’s too painful,” LGBTQ activist Soyoka Yamamoto told VICE World News…
Pride In The Game: Celebrating 10 LGBTQ+ heroes in sports
As Pride Month comes to a close, FanSided celebrates LGBTQ+ heroes across 10 professional sports leagues for paving the way to a more inclusive future. The present moment is one of polarity for queer people in sports. Visibility is higher than ever, with women’s sports stars like Megan Rapinoe…
Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis Comes Out As Gay
Welsh Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis (26) has come out as gay and said he hopes he can be a role model to other young LGBTQI … The post Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis Comes Out As Gay appeared first on Star Observer…Why we need a mindset shift around LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace and how we can get there
There are several laws in place in India to prevent discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual identities. Yet, we have a long way to go in eradicating discrimination against LGBTQIA+ employees. Here’s how we can get there…
INTERVIEW: I Think Our Son Is Gay Author Okura Wants to Share the Happier Side of LGBTQ Stories
Okura talks with us about the importance of quiet, happy LGBTQ storiesIn partnership with our friends over at Square-Enix manga, we are proud to publish an interview with Okura, the creator of I Think Our Son Is Gay and That Blue Sky Feeling! We talked with Okura about both of these series…
5 streamable Chinese LGBTQ documentaries
Although more obscure than feature films, there are many thoughtful and compelling Chinese nonfiction movies featuring queer themes. Have a look…
Drag queens and crossdressers: Where straight and queer meet on the Chinese internet
The presence of drag queens and crossdressers who identify as straight on the Chinese internet is seen as a symbol of LGBTQ representation, helping cultivate tolerance and acceptance. It is also a reminder that Chinese society’s relationship with “queer” is more complicated than meets the eye…