LGBT+ migrants 97 times more likely to be sexually assaulted in detention
A shocking report has revealed that LGBT+ migrants are 97 times more likely to be sexually assaulted in detainment in the United States. Queer people detained in U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) centres are facing devastating rates of assault, according to a new report. Out of 467 detainees in 2017, 28…
Rampant Antigay Bias at Oregon School Costs Principal His Job
Students at North Bend High School said they were forced to read the Bible and were told LGBT people were hell-bound. A high school principal and a school resource officer in North Bend, Ore., are being removed from their jobs as their district settles complaints of anti-LGBT discrimination that…
The Census Will Officially Count Same-Sex Couples For The First Time Ever – But That’s Not Enough
Although LGBT people are becoming more visible in society, federal data reveal little about the U.S. LGBT population and its needs. In a first in U.S. history, the U.S. Census Bureau will explicitly count same-sex couples living together in the 2020 census. The decision to ask about same-sex relationships, announced on March 29, is…
The Ultimate LGBT Glossary: all your questions answered
Like any community, the LGBT world is full of terminology, phrases, slang, acronyms and abbreviations – and it’s not always obvious what something means at first glance. That’s where the PinkNews Ultimate LGBT Glossary comes in. We’ve attempted to gather simple definitions for every essential LGBT+ term right here in…
Research Finds LGBT Characters Hit Record High on TV, But Still Lack Diversity
GLAAD’s latest ‘Where We Are On TV’ study found that LGBT characters are at a record high, but still lack diversity. The number of LGBT characters depicted on television has reached an all time high, but still lack diversity, a new study has found. GLAAD’s 22nd annual ‘Where We Are On…
13 unbelievable things LGBT people have been blamed for
LGBT people are often unfairly blamed for a lot of the world’s events, but some of these are slightly more ‘out there’ than most. PinkNews brings you a list of 13 of the most unbelievable things that LGBT people have been blamed for over the years. 1. Low…
This Teen Fashion Designer is Upcycling Clothes for Young Homeless LGBT People
A teenage fashion designer from Los Angeles is upcycling unwanted clothes and donating them to young homeless LGBT youth. Dillon Eisman is a high school senior who invented “Sew Swag” who decided to put his love of fashion to use for the community. Speaking to NBC Out, the 18-year-old explained…
YouTube celebrates the LGBT+ community with powerful Pride video
YouTube has released a powerful video in support of Pride. The clip highlights the diversity of the LGBT+ community, and features videos of Pride marches, same-sex families, popular LGBT+ YouTubers like Tyler Oakley, and even Drag Race’s RuPaul and Shea Coulee. “I was told to wipe off my makeup and…
LGBT Partners Get The Attention They Deserve On #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay
Original story from Instinct Magazine. The American Military Partner Association has a presence on Facebook that deserves to be liked and followed. This week, they took to posting pictures of US Military members and their spouses in honor of #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay! Read more at: Instinct Magazine. …
Gay Singles 101: How to Make The First Move
We’ve been getting a lot of questions on flirting and how to make the first move. Well, today is your lucky day because we’re going to let you know some tips that will not only get his attention, but also create a curiosity to leave him wanting more. 1. Lock Eyes With…
Gay Dating 101: Love Yourself First
“If you can’t love yourself, how the hell you’re gonna love somebody else?” – RuPaul We live in a world that tells us to put our own needs last and that we need to seek validation from other people. You may have heard “you have to love yourself before you can…
A Gay Man’s Guide to Surviving a Big Break-up
Breaking up is hard to do, but the few weeks after are even harder. Cutting things off with someone you treasured is heartbreaking, while keeping him around can keep one or both of you stuck in the relationship. Here, three popular options for dealing with your ex after a break-up,…