The LGBTQ+ communities in the United States and numerous other countries have achieved significant milestones in recent years. However, it’s important to remember that more work remains to be done. Many countries have been slow to match the progress of others. For instance, there are still countries in which homosexuality is punishable by death. Everyone

Experts have suggested the decision of an appellate court regarding Hobby Lobby’s treatment of a transgender employee could have implications for transgender individuals and businesses across the nation. The decision involves a Hobby Lobby employee named Meggan Sommerville, a transgender woman. Sommerville completed transitioning in 2010. However, Hobby Lobby denied her access to the women’s

LGBTQ persons and advocates are displeased with a new anti-lgbtq law in Hungary. The new law prohibits educational content and television shows for audiences under the age of 18 from featuring LGBTQ individuals. The law also bans content that can be seen as promoting the LGBTQ lifestyle to anyone under 18 years of age. This

The Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 704 on May 13, 2021. Governor Kate Brown signed the legislation into law ten days later. Accordingly, Oregon became the 14th state to end the so-called "Gay Panic" or "LGBTQ Panic" defense in criminal cases. What is the Gay Panic Defense in Criminal Cases? The Gay Panic

2021 has officially become the worst year for anti-LGBTQ legislation, according to HRC (Human Rights Campaign). Previously, 2015 held that distinction, with 15 anti-LGBTQ signed into law. As of May 7, 2021, 17 bills were signed into law that discriminate against the LGBTQ community. In addition, 11 more anti-LGBTQ bills are awaiting governors’ signatures. More