Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy proud to be part of LGBTQ community at Beijing Games
When Gus Kenworthy competed at the Sochi Olympics in 2014 he was afraid that someone would find out that he is gay — fast-forward eight years and he is out
Anti-LGBTQI bill is trying to codify into law spirit of mob action, violence and vigilantism – Davis Mac-Iyalla
The Director of Interfaith Diversity Network of West Africa (IDNOWA), Davis Mac-Iyalla has said the passing of the Anti-LGBTQI bill into law will codify the spirit of mob, violence and vigilantism that is existence in many parts of the country…
It’s a Drag: Many Gay Bars Are Closing, But We Can Still Save Them
For over a century, these spaces have been hubs for LGBTQ2+ communities. How can they prepare for new realities? The post It’s a Drag: Many Gay Bars Are Closing, But We Can Still Save Them first appeared on The Walrus…
Expelled Kenya LGBTQI+ youths fight back
Kenyan students who are presumed to be gay are often kicked out of school, but queer activists are putting this practice on notice The post Expelled Kenya LGBTQI+ youths fight back appeared first on The Mail & Guardian…
Percentage of LGBTQ adults in U.S. has doubled over past decade, Gallup finds
The percent of U.S. adults who identify as something other than heterosexual has doubled over the last 10 years, from 3.5 percent in 2012 to 7.1 percent,
Charlotte, NC Author Publishes Erotica Novel
One of the Best Novels Since 50 Shades of Grey and Inclusive of the LGBTQ+ Community…
New Zealand Parliament Votes To Ban ‘Conversion Therapy’
New Zealand has voted to protect LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy.” In an almost unanimous vote, the New Zealand Parliament voted 112 to eight … The post New Zealand Parliament Votes To Ban ‘Conversion Therapy’ appeared first on Star Observer…
Magda Szubanski Has A Message For Gay And Trans Kids
National treasure and LGBTQI icon Magda Szubanski has always spoken out for the community. The recent debates over Scott Morrison’s Religious Discrimination Bill have been … The post Magda Szubanski Has A Message For Gay And Trans Kids appeared first on Star Observer…
‘We’re going backward’: Chinese viewers upset by censorship of LGBTQ content in ‘Friends’
China’s media nannies have censored ‘Friends,’ even though the classic American sitcom, much loved in China, used to be available in all its unbowdlerized glory…