$215 million they spent on TV ads were successful.But while the election may not have gone the way many of us had hoped, there were more than a few rainbow silver linings. Queer representation grew in Congress, Tammy Baldwin defied to odds and won her very tough re-election effort, and both Colorado and California strengthened protections for same-sex couples in their states by repealing...

Dallas Pride officials announced today (Thursday, Nov. 7) that the Dallas Pride celebration is returning to Fair Park in 2025 but with a new, later date: Next year, the two-day Dallas Pride Festival and Parade will be held June 14-15. Dallas Pride Executive Director Sherrell Cross explained that the 2025 celebration of the work done year-round to uplift the LGBTQ+ community...

disaffected electorate that feels crushed by high prices and abandoned by institutions. But for queer people, its hard to ignore the proliferation of anti-trans ads that closed out the GOP nominees campaign. The last time Trump was in office, his administration rolled back protections for LGBTQ+ people in various sectors, including healthcare, employment and housing. He appo...

Leading LGBTQ rights groups were dismayed by the results of the presidential election and its potentially harmful impact on the community.The post “This Is a Gut Punch”: LGBTQ Groups React to Trump’s Win appeared first on Metro W...

Country's Traditional National Council has drafted a new penal code The post Mali on the verge of criminalizing homosexuality appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.

When I first told people that I would be travelling to Estonia, the responses it elicited shocked me. While excited for me, family members were quick to say “stay safe,” while friends  and those listening in to my conversations made comments ranging from bewildering to downright xenophobic. I recall one stranger warning me to […]The post

Democrat Tammy Baldwin has won a third term in the US senate. The out LGBTQ+ senator held on to her Wisconsin seat after a nail-biting election, polling 49.4 per cent of the vote to Republican rival Eric Hovde’s 48.5. Associated Press called the result hours after Donald Trump had declared victory for the Republicans in […]The post

International News Editor Michael K. Lavers was on assignment in the country last monthThe post PHOTOS: Israel at war appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.

Suspects reportedly used Grindr to target victim The post Seven Salisbury University students arrested, charged in hate crime investigation appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ...

Trumps confounding victory will hurt many people who voted for himThe post Racism and misogyny are alive in America appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.

Proponents hope measure will allow more minority votes to be heardThe post D.C. voters approve controversial Initiative 83 appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.

  Businessman Trump and politician Trump have different perspectives on LGBTQIA+ rights. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ONUNCLOSETED MEDIAA NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA...

Move comes on same day D.C. police released photos of suspectsThe post Juvenile arrested in case of anti-gay attack at 14th & U McDonalds appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.

An interview with Geoffrey MakThe post Queer writer reflects on assault, drug use, more in Mean Boys appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.

Our LGBTQIA2S+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, our humanity, and our freedom. Today is no different. Ours is a long history of never backing down from a fight for our rights. United in our strength, during the most difficult of times, we have pushed forward and achieved significant progress across the decades. From the early day...

Non-profit organisation GLAAD has urged the LGBTQ+ community to see Donald Trumps re-election as “another catalyst for change” in the wake of the 2024 US election. President-Elect Trump won the US election, marking a return to the White House for himself and the Republican Party. Trump, who had already declared victory over Vice President Kamala […]The post

Once considered a safe haven, West African nation's LGBTQ+ citizens says they are now afraid to be seen in public

New Yorkers passed an Equal Rights Amendment, Prop 1, to defend abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state. Despite President-Elect Donald Trump winning the 2024 US Election, New Yorkers voted for Proposition 1 on the other side of their ballot to ensure that abortion rights and other civil rights are enshrined in the states constitution. […]The post

Crisis hotlines catering to LGBTQ+ youths and adults have seen a staggering uptick in calls from people distressed over Donald Trumps election victory.

The nation’s rightward shift and the return of Donald Trump to the presidency were not the only headlines on election night in America. Exit polls revealed the voting patterns of LGBTQ Americans, there were historic firsts in Congressional contests, and several states voted on ballot initiatives pertaining to same-sex marriage and discrimination protections. …