Biden pledges to fight for global LGBTQ+ rights
On February 4, US president Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum, pledging to fight for LGBTQ+ rights across the globe.
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Jill Biden visits LGBTQ+ health centre
Dr Jill Biden has begun her new role as US first lady by visiting Whitman-Walker Health, which specialises in LGBTQ+ healthcare and HIV/AIDS treatment.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican calls US rioters ‘patriots’
Virginia state senator Amanda Chase, known for her controversial views on the LGBTQ+ community, spoke out in support of the pro-Trump rioters who stormed Washington DC.
Donald Trump Jr. slams trans athletes
Donald Trump Jr. heavily criticised transgender athletes in a speech at a pro-Trump rally, held hours before riots broke out in Washington DC
LGBTQ+ activists call for Trump’s removal
LGBTQ+ activists and political players have called for the immediate removal of Donald Trump after riots broke out in Washington DC, perpetrated by Trump supporters.
Washington DC to ban LGBTQ+ panic defence
Washington DC is set to become the first city in the US to ban LGBTQ+ panic defense from being used as a legitimate reason for violence against queer people.
Trans and gender non-conforming Americans facing barriers to voting
A new study by the UCLA School of Law has found that out of 965,000 eligible trans voters in the US, 42% don’t have the correct identification which may prevent them from voting in the upcoming elections.