In the bustling traffic signals of New Delhi, a striking change is visible. Transgender beggars like Ayesha Sharma are embracing digital technology to combat discrimination and financial exclusion. Sharma, with her smartphone displaying a QR code, represents a burgeoning group within marginalized communities turning to digital transactions to manage their...
Scholastic’s “Special Collection” Decision Sparks Outcry Among Librarians and Authors
Scholastic, the titan of children’s literature, finds itself at the center of a storm. Their recent decision to segregate books addressing LGBTQ themes and race into a distinct collection, "Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice," has sparked significant backlash. This move, described by the company as a means to navigate...
NYPD Investigates Use of Homophobic Slur in Viral Video
New York City's Police Department has been thrust into the spotlight following the circulation of a video that purportedly captures one of its officers using a homophobic slur. The video, which rapidly gained traction on Instagram, showcases an officer seated in a patrol car utilizing the vehicle's loudspeaker system to...
Oregon Man Receives Prison Sentence for Hate Crimes in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — Matthew Lehigh, a 32-year-old Oregon resident, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for committing a series of hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ community in Idaho. The sentence, delivered on Thursday, includes 37 months of incarceration and a subsequent three-year period of supervised release, along...
Banksie: Wigan’s Own Drag Queen Shines on RuPaul’s Drag Race
A spirited contestant on the sensational "RuPaul's Drag Race" has openly attributed their flair and comedic essence to the "cheekiness and humour" inherent in Northern women. Banksie, the stage name for the 24-year-old drag performer from Wigan, Greater Manchester, has been embodying their drag alter-ego since the tender age of...
Canada Issues Travel Advisory for LGBT Citizens Heading to the US
In a move that mirrors advisories typically issued for countries with a well-documented history of LGBT discrimination, Canada has updated its travel guidelines for LGBT citizens traveling to the United States. This caution comes in the wake of a marked increase in anti-LGBT protests and legislative actions within the US...
Transgender Care Ban Reaches the Supreme Court: A Pivotal Moment for Trans Rights
In a landmark move, three transgender youths, their parents, and a physician from Tennessee have petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge the state's ban on transition-related healthcare for minors. Tennessee stands alongside 21 other states in implementing such restrictive measures. L.W., a 15-year-old transgender girl and plaintiff, voiced her fears...
2023’s Top Global Employers Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusion
In a world where diversity and inclusion are becoming increasingly paramount, it's heartening to see companies taking definitive steps to foster LGBTQ+ equality. Stonewall, a leading LGBTQ+ charity, has just announced its Top Global Employers for LGBTQ+ Inclusion for 2023. These organizations, spanning various industries, have been recognized for their...
LGBTQ+ Military Members: Overcoming Persistent Barriers
In the mid-1990s, the U.S. military adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" (DADT) mandate, a move that forced countless gay, lesbian, and bisexual personnel to hide their true selves. This policy stipulated that while they could serve, they had to suppress their genuine identities. Any disclosure of their sexuality might...