US Supreme Court justice attacks marriage equality
On Thursday November 12, associate justice Samuel Alito of the US Supreme Court attacked LGBTQ+ marriage equality in a speech addressing the far-right Federalist Society group.
LGBTQ+ rights
Hungary proposes ban on same-sex couples adopting
The Hungarian government is moving to ban same-sex couples from adopting by proposing regulations where only legally married couples can adopt.
LGBTQ+ groups file complaint against Trump’s limited diversity training
Six LGBTQ+ advocacy groups in the US have filed a legal complaint against Donald Trump’s order to prevent certain types of diversity training programmes in the workplace on the basis it is unconstitutional.
Poland: Three women on trial for posters of ‘Virgin Mary’ with LGBTQ+ rainbow halo
Human rights organisations release statement urging Polish authorities to drop charges against three women on trial for posters of ‘Virgin Mary’ with LGBTQ+ rainbow halo.
Kamala Harris shares letter of support for LGBTQ+ Americans
Democrat vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has shared an open letter in solidarity with LGBTQ+ US citizens.
Update: Canada advances ban on conversion therapy
An overwhelming majority in the Canadian House of Commons has voted to give approval in principle to a bill outlawing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the nation.
BBC staff told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events
BBC staff have been told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events such as Pride marches on the basis of the broadcaster’s ‘no bias’ rule.