New York to repeal anti-trans law
New York lawmakers are to review an anti-loitering bill, known as the ‘walking while trans’ ban which allowed police to target trans people.
Biden lifts Trump military ban
US president, Joe Biden, has signed an executive order lifting the regulations created under the Trump administration which barred trans people from joining the country’s military.
Lesbian mother writes open letter to Joe Biden
Dana Rudolph published an open letter addressed to newly elected US president, Joe Biden, urging him fight for LGBTQ+ equality for the good of LGBTQ+ families.
Pennsylvania lawmaker apologises for mocking Dr Rachel Levine
Pennsylvania state representative, Jeff Pyle, has publicly apologised after mocking the appearance of newly appointed national health secretary, Dr Rachel Levine.
Lesbian refugee denied asylum in Ireland
A lesbian refugee from Zimbabwe, who was facing death threats from her own family, has been denied asylum by Irish authorities which argued her claim ‘lacked credibility’.
Biden repeals Trump diversity training regulations
US president, Joe Biden, has reversed regulations on diversity training which were created by the Trump administration to ban federal agencies from conducting workshops which explore systematic discrimination.
Malaysia proposes heavier sentences for LGBTQ+ people
The Malaysian government has announced it is considering amending its criminal conviction laws in order to impose heavier sentences on LGBTQ+ people.