Ian McKellen: Trump’s refusal to protect LGBTQ people is “un-American”
Ian McKellen: Trump’s refusal to protect LGBTQ people is “un-American” “I can’t follow Mr. Trump. I don’t always understand what he says and when I do, I have to admit later that I got it wrong because he changed his mind or changed his mind about what he said…. He’s a…
Mississippi’s Controversial Anti-LGBTI Law to Go Into Effect After Appeals Court Ruling
HB 1523 considered the worst of so-called ‘religious freedom’ bills The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed an injunction against Mississippi House Bill 1523 which is considered one of the most anti-LGBTI laws in the US. Known as the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, the…
During Pride, Take a Moment to Realize All We’ve Accomplished
After nearly 50 years of struggling for equality, amid celebration of the arrival of marriage equality in the United States, there was hand-wringing and name-calling. Cries abounded in LGBT quarters that “the movement had prioritized marriage” to the exclusion of all else. There were accusations and recriminations against national organizations…
Gay Relationships: How to Survive a Long Distance Relationship
Being in a long distance relationship can be difficult, that’s why we created this guide to help you find ways of coping with the trials that distance can bring to a relationship. What kills a long distance gay relationship is the constant underlying uncertainty to everything. “Is this all worth it?” “Does…
Oregon just became the first state to legally recognise non-binary people
Oregon has become the first state to legally recognise non-binary people. The state will now allow people to choose a third gender on official documents like driving licenses and identification cards. In addition to ‘F’ and ‘M’, people will be able to choose ‘X’. The move, which is set to…
Homophobic People are More Likely to Be Gay, Apparently
In news that will surprise not one living person, a study has shown that homophobic people are more likely to be gay. A recently unearthed study from a 2012 edition of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology showed higher homophobic instances in those who identified as straight but showed attraction to members…
WATCH: Love Conquers Hate! Anti-gay Protestor Arrested at Pulse Nightclub Vigil
An anti-gay protestor was arrested outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando yesterday during a vigil held to remember the 49 victims on the first anniversary of last year’s horrendous attack at the venue. The protestor was holding up a banner that read “All homos will burn like faggots in hell.” The crowd…
The FDA just approved generic Truvada, and the implications are immense
It’s a game-changing move that’s come as something of a shock to HIV advocates: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a generic version of Gilead’s antiretroviral drug Truvada (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine). What that means as far as what the drug will cost is still up in the…
Germany grants rare humanitarian visa to gay man fleeing Chechnya
Germany has granted its first visa to a gay man from Chechnya. The man arrived in the country on Tuesday (6 June), according to German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel. He was granted a special humanitarian visa. ‘We are happy we’re able to help in especially difficult cases,’ the German Foreign Ministry told…
5 Gay Dating Tips and Practical Advice for Singles
Dating is often awkward, sweet, and challenging. But don’t worry! We’ve put together some top gay dating tips to consider when meeting new people. We’ve put together some top gay dating tips to consider when meeting new people. Let us save you some time, energy and heartache. You can thank us later. 1.…
Where to Eat, Sleep & Play During D.C.’s Equality March
ON JUNE 11, 2017, THE EQUALITY MARCH WILL MOBILIZE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES AND OUR ALLIES TO AFFIRM AND PROTECT OUR RIGHTS, OUR SAFETY AND OUR FULL HUMANITY. Over the past few years, Washington, D.C., has become much more than a staid political town. In 2017, the city even received its first Michelin Red Guide,…
Malta’s Prime Minister pledges to pass equal marriage
Malta’s Prime Minister has pledged his first law will bring in equal marriage. Muscat’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has pioneered many of the country’s pioneering LGBT rights reforms, which have seen the traditionally-conservative island nation become one of the most progressive in Europe for LGBT people. The Labour politician was…