LGBT artists decry Supreme Court ruling at rainy London Pride parade Tens of thousands of people gathered in central London for this year’s Pride parade. Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025
‘Harvey would say, we’re on the brink’: why conservatives are coming for a gay rights hero Emboldened by Trump, the right is trying to chip away the legacy of the trailblazing politician Harvey Milk. Activists say it’s a sign of a wider assault on the LGBTQ+ community The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025
Fake Charlie Hebdo cover attacking Moldova Pride circulates online False front covers attributed to the French satirical magazine are commonly used as vectors for disinformation. Euronews · Jul 3, 2025
Opposing parties in Hungary use mass Budapest Pride turnout to boost their own agenda Despite a ban on the event by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, more than 100,000 turned up for the annual pro-LGBTQ+ rally through Budapest. Euronews · Jun 30, 2025
Monday briefing: How Budapest Pride became a huge show of anti-Orbán defiance In today’s newsletter: Hungary has relentlessly cracked down on LGBTQ+ rights – but banning Pride proved a step too far, as European politicians joined its biggest ever crowd The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025
Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances? The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe's most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance? Euronews · Jun 28, 2025
From outlaw bushrangers who fell in love to a famous horseman born a woman, Australia’s history is full of queer stories At the time LGBTQ+ people had to hide away. But researchers are now working to discover and celebrate them The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2025
Backlash grows as far right ‘gay patriots’ plan to join Paris Pride march France has some of the strongest LGBT protections in Europe, but far right groups are increasingly seeking to politicise the movement. A small anti-immigration “homo-nationalist” group has received backing to join Paris's annual pride march on Saturday. Radio France Internationale · Jun 27, 2025
Alarm raised over slow pace of payouts to UK veterans fired over sexuality MP Jess Brown-Fuller says at the current rate it could take more than a decade to complete the compensation process The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025
Ban on political parties taking part in Pride ‘a retrograde step’, says minister Chris Bryant told a debate on Pride month that political parties were crucial to the rights given to LGBT+ people in the UK. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Largest Human Pride Flag Ever Made by Mexican LGBTQ Activists Sets Global Record More than five thousand LGBTQ+ activists converged on Mexico City's Zócalo to form the world's largest human LGBT flag. Latin Times · Jun 23, 2025
Coming out an 'indelible memory' with lasting impacts One in two LGBTQI young people experience parental rejection when they come out, an occurrence that can prompt years of shame and mental anguish. AAP · Jun 21, 2025
"Gay blood" and the VA governor's race Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is hoping anti-LGBTQ+ clergy can help her become Virginia's first female governor Salon · Jun 21, 2025
Teenager arrested for vandalizing San Francisco’s massive Pink Triangle, symbol of LGBT rights This is the 30th year the Pink Triangle has gone on display The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025 Spender hails ‘really positive sign’ on tax reform – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jun 17, 2025 Boom in LGBTQI population after 'burst of acceptance' A spike in people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or another sexual identity has been likened to the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 LGBTQI people carrying burden of sexual violence: study The first large-scale national study of experiences of sexual violence among LGBTQI Australians is prompting calls for better support services.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025 Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups Thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital for its annual gay pride parade
AAP · Jun 6, 2025 The subtle, everyday hurting of LGBTQI Australians Casual homophobia is contributing to poorer mental health outcomes for the LGBTQI community and advocates are raising this issue as Pride Month begins.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 San Antonio police backpedal on initial claim that Jonathan Joss’ murder was not an anti-LGBT hate crime Exclusive details: ‘At the same time,’ Joss’ husband told The Independent, ‘there is really nothing the SAPD can do for me that would remedy anything.’
Reason · Jun 6, 2025 Supreme Court Reaffirms Rule that Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation is Sex Discrimination Yesterday's ruling in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services unanimously applies this once-contested principle.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Trump Tower is throwing a Pride month party for LGBTQ+ Republicans despite White House dodging events ‘I’ll be bringing my pride flag!’ wrote one user, in response to the post on the group’s official Instagram page announcing the event, adding a U.S. flag emoji.
International Business Times UK · Jun 4, 2025 BMW, Cisco and NFL Join Growing List of Companies Quietly Retreating From 2025 Pride Month In 2025, BMW, Cisco and the NFL have scaled back their public Pride campaigns amid mounting political pressure and fears of backlash. While internal observances persist, critics argue the move highlights a waning corporate commitment to genuine LGBTQ+ support.
Reason · Jun 4, 2025 Texas Legislature Bans LGBT Student Clubs in K-12 Schools, Violating the Constitution and Federal Law Signaling legislative contempt, one sponsor called the student groups "sex clubs." But in targeting the content of student speech the bill probably infringes First Amendment free speech rights and tramples the Equal Access Act of 1984
Evening Standard · May 28, 2025 LGBT veterans ‘furious’ at slow pace of compensation Campaigners said ministers must pull out all the stops for those who served their country ‘yet were appallingly treated for simply being gay’.