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More than 20 Catholic universities across America are holding special "lavender graduation" ceremonies this spring to honor LGBTQ+ students alongside traditional commencement events. The celebrations include special speakers, honors, and unique graduation regalia for participating students.
Lauren Craig is running for New Zealand's parliament in the same rural district that elected the world's first transgender MP 27 years ago. She's hoping to build on Georgina Beyer's groundbreaking legacy in Wairarapa.
Sam Rapoport mailed a football and her résumé to the NFL in 2003 with a note asking, "What other quarterback could accurately deliver a pass 386 miles?" That bold move launched a career that's now changed the game for thousands of girls and women.
A specialized treatment facility is bringing hope to LGBTQ+ residents struggling with addiction, offering affirming care that addresses unique challenges. No Matter What Recovery opened its doors this week in Chicago's North Side, creating a safe space where recovery feels possible.
After years of hoping, New Zealand broadcaster Bree Tomasel and fiancée Sophia Gould are celebrating an exciting pregnancy announcement. The couple shared their joyful news live on air, revealing their baby is due in July 2026.
A groundbreaking HIV treatment just won FDA approval, offering a lifeline for patients who can't take current medications. Dallas patients helped make it possible through clinical trials at Prism Health.
The European Union's highest court struck down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation in what advocates are calling the bloc's largest human rights victory ever. Sixteen member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament united to challenge the discriminatory law.
Europe's highest court ruled Hungary's 2021 law discriminates against LGBTQ+ people, marking the first time any EU country has been found violating the bloc's fundamental rights charter. The decision comes just days after Hungarian voters elected a new government that defeated the law's architect.
In a landmark victory for equality, Europe's highest court ruled that Hungary's 2021 laws restricting LGBTQ+ information violated fundamental human rights. The decision gives Hungary's newly elected government a clear path to restore protections for all citizens.
Europe's highest court ruled that Hungary's 2021 law banning LGBTQ+ content for minors violates fundamental EU rights. The decision comes as Hungary's new government promises a more inclusive future.
When a respected Indian judge declared her gay son wasn't a criminal, she helped shift a nation's conversation on LGBTQ rights. Her powerful stand as both a legal authority and a mother made waves across India.
Over 8,000 fans packed Ottawa's TD Place arena for a women's hockey Pride celebration that broke attendance records while the home team secured a crucial playoff win. The game became a powerful display of community unity and authentic self-expression.
For the first time, Dr. Erol Dalkic donated blood after Australia removed outdated restrictions that kept LGBTQI+ people from giving. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.
Starting April 20, Australia eliminates decades-old restrictions, allowing thousands of gay, bisexual, and transgender people in monogamous relationships to donate blood for the first time. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.
A San Francisco coffee chain reversed its decision to remove Pride flags after workers launched a petition that gained over 7,300 signatures in one week. The CEO apologized and worked with Pride leaders to understand why the policy hurt LGBTQ+ employees and customers.
San Francisco-based Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its 82 locations after widespread community outcry and direct conversations with LGBTQ+ leaders. The CEO publicly apologized and committed to keeping Pride flags displayed permanently.
A new theatrical production uses childhood dolls and intimate rituals to tell a tender story of two women reuniting after 15 years apart. The play honors sapphic relationships often dismissed as "just friendship" while celebrating queer joy and reconciliation.
When Rodney Croome walked into a Hobart police station in 1994 to confess to being gay, he risked 21 years in jail. His courage sparked a legal battle that changed Tasmania forever.
A lawsuit has successfully restored the rainbow Pride flag to New York's Stonewall National Monument after it was quietly removed two months ago. The settlement marks a meaningful win for LGBTQ advocates and preserves the historic symbol at the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement.
A new wave of Indian books explores how LGBTQ+ individuals find belonging and express identity through cooking and kitchen spaces. These stories reveal how food becomes a language of acceptance and self-discovery.
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