OutRight Action International statement on outcome of the US Election
“OutRight looks forward to working with the Biden/Harris Administration to reestablish respect for LGBTQ+ rights throughout US foreign policy.”
Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from its constitution
Nevada has become the first US state to remove a same-sex marriage ban from its state constitution after over two-thirds voted to amend a clause which defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
Italy moves to criminalise violence against LGBTQ+ people
LGBTQ+ activists in Italy are celebrating after the lower house of parliament voted to pass a bill which would make violence against LGBTQ+ people and disabled people a hate crime.
Update: Barrett and Supreme Court lean towards Catholic agency in LGBTQ+ foster parents case
The US Supreme Court, including newly appointed justice Amy Coney Barrett who is known for her anti-LGBTQ+ comments and actions, has shown sympathy for Catholic Social Services (CSS) in a dispute between the agency and local Philadelphia authorities.
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.
New Zealand appoints first openly gay deputy prime minister
Former finance minister Grant Robertson is now New Zealand’s first openly gay deputy prime minister after he was appointed by Jacinda Ardern.
US Elections: Queer Candidates Win Historic Victories
“Lavender ceiling” shattered in record turnout for 2020 election