Why has Pride caused an uproar in the United States? [[link removed]]

A Pride backlash has disrupted plans to commemorate LGBTQ+ rights with special merchandise, drag shows and other events

News US judge in Florida blocks enforcement of state ban on gender-affirming care [[link removed]]

A federal judge in Florida partially blocked the state from enforcing its recent ban on people under 18 receiving gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Head of London's police force apologises to LGBT+ community [[link removed]]

The head of London's Metropolitan Police apologised to the city's LGBT+ community for the failings of the past

Japan ruling on same-sex marriage disappoints but 'a step forward' [[link removed]]

A Japanese court said a ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional but raised concerns about the dignity and human rights of same-sex couples

Human Rights Campaign declares LGBTQ state of emergency in US [[link removed]]

The largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in the United States declared its first national state of emergency

Thai PM frontrunner attends Pride parade, promising same-sex marriage, gender identity rights [[link removed]]

The frontrunner to be Thailand's next prime minister joined a Pride parade in Bangkok, promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights

Texas becomes largest state to ban transgender care for minors [[link removed]]

Texas became the largest of the 20 states to have outlawed gender-affirming care by signing a bill that bans transgender healthcare including puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors

European rights court rules against Ukraine in same-sex union case [[link removed]]

The European Court of Human Rights ruled a same-sex couple who tried unsuccessfully to get married at seven different register offices in Ukraine suffered discrimination

Opinions OPINION: The US move to allow gay and bisexual men to give blood finally rights historic wrongs [[link removed]]

This shift in policy is long overdue, yet imperfect as it excludes those on PrEP, an HIV drug, writes Perry N. Halkitis

OPINION: We must prevent trans people from becoming homeless [[link removed]]

While homelessness affects people across wider society, trans people are more likely to be affected, writes Clare Robertson

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