Magali Rodriguez

About 200 students walked out of class at a Catholic high school after BuzzFeed News revealed how the school harassed lesbian student Magali Rodriguez.

Let It Snow

While a queer teen love story wasn't in the original book, Netflix's adaptation of "Let It Snow" has introduced this storyline in the Christmas teen romcom.

Megan Rapinoe and Colin Kaepernick

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe cited football quarterback Colin Kaepernick during her acceptance speech as one of Glamour magazine's Women of the Year.

LGBTQ candidates

The "rainbow wave" made itself felt at the polls again with almost half of the LGBTQ candidates that ran in the 2019 state and local elections winning.

LGBTQ TV characters

We're getting better representation on the small screen thanks to more LGBTQ TV characters appearing this year.

Stressed LGBTQ adults

While most of the US is worried about the upcoming 2020 presidential election, LGBTQ adults are also worried about discrimination.

LGBTQ families

The Trump administration will allow taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to refuse LGBTQ families to adopt from them because of religious objections.

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November starts off with Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio, which can be both a blessing and curse. Be mindful of important communication.

Global LGBT violence

A United Nations rights expert warned that global LGBT violence and discrimination are at high levels and called them "disastrous."

Miley Cyrus

Pop singer Miley Cyrus has backtracked on remarks that implied sexual orientation was a choice after the LGBTQ community slammed her for it.

Elizabeth Warren presidential candidate

Presidential candidate and US Senator Elizabeth Warren may not be a member of the LGBT community like rival candidate Pete Buttilieg, but can she do better?

LGBT acceptance

LGBT acceptance has grown around the world in the past years, but this has also polarized many nations, according to an updated study on the matter.

Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg is the first out presidential candidate in the history of the Democratic Party. Is there a chance that he'll be the first gay US president?

Matthew Shepard's parents

The family of Matthew Shepard, whose death led to the creation of a hate crimes law, criticized Attorney General William Barr for hypocrisy in a speech.

LGBTQ workers protections

While the Supreme Court is deliberating whether LGBTQ employees are protected by their civil rights, many US states don't provide LGBTQ worker protections.

LGBTQ voters

There are almost nine million LGBTQ voters registered to vote. Unfortunately. one out of five LGBTQ adults are not registered to vote.

Ellen DeGeneres and George W. Bush

It's hard to imagine that Ellen DeGeneres and George W. Bush would be actual friends. But after pictures showed up online, it almost broke the Internet.

LGBTQ litigation

Human Rights Campaign is partnering with legal firms to form an LGBTQ litigation hub that would take on the Trump administration endangering our equality.

Equality NC

For forty years, Equality NC has been the largest LGBTQ organization in North Carolina and is the oldest statewide group in the US. This is their story.

Conversion therapy attempts

Transgender people are still being pushed by professional counselors to undergo conversion therapy attempts to change their gender identity.

Libra 2019

October is an important time to get things accomplished as Mercury, the planet of communication, will go retrograde at the end of the month.

Trump impeachment

LGBTQ organizations expressed their support on a possible inquiry into a Trump impeachment by Congress, but are wary speaking on the impeachment itself.

LGBTQ migrant detainees

Human rights groups have banded together and are calling on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release LGBTQ migrant detainees in their custody.

Kazakhstan

The Supreme Court of Kazakhstan gave that country's LGBTQ community its first legal victory by ruling in favor of a lesbian couple on a privacy issue.

Gay panic defense

The state of New York has become the sixth in the US to ban the "gay panic defense" in murder cases that defendants use to justify attacks on LGBTQ victims.

Aqua Girl

Looking for some sunshine before winter rolls in? Head on down to Aqua Girl 2019, the iconic annual LGBTQ women's charity event in Miami Beach.

LGBTQ healthcare measures

Despite the efforts of the Trump administration, LGBTQ healthcare measures are still steadily being implemented in healthcare institutions.

Barbie Ferreira

In HBO's newest series, "Euphoria," one of the characters, Kat Hernandez, played by upcoming actress Barbie Ferreira, is making waves right now.

Los Angeles jurisdiction

The county of the Los Angeles jurisdiction will the first in the US to keep track of all violent deaths involving LGBTQ victims.

Vice President Mike Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence went around the world with his homophobic baggage and got an LGBTQ welcome in his visits to Iceland and Ireland.

Denise Ho

Denise Ho has transitioned from a high-profile celebrity activist to an actual pro-democracy and LGBT rights activist at the frontlines of protests.

Bolsonaro's Brazil

For the international LGBTQ community, President Jair Bolsonaro's Brazil has become a vacation spot to avoid.

Carnegie Hall

A classical music event at the Carnegie Hall was cancel when it was discovered that the US-based organizer was connected to a far-right newspaper in Poland.

LGBTQ forums 2020

With the presidential elections scheduled for 2020, Democratic candidates are already hitting the podium. Their next stop: LGBTQ forums.

Virgo 2019

The month begins with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in productive Virgo, so if you need to get moving with your goals and projects this ought to help!

Gay gene

A recent study has noted that there's no such thing as a single "gay gene"-- but genetics with environmental factors can influence sexual preferences.

LGBTQ ally Taylor Swift

Pop star and LGBTQ ally Taylor Swift showed why she has the back of the LGBTQ community when she recently won the coveted Video of the Year at the VMAs.

LGBTQ employment discrimination

Taking one step further, the Trump administration has filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing in favor of LGBTQ employment discrimination.

Jennifer Horn - Log Cabin Republicans

While the Log Cabin Republicans have finally gotten their acknowledgement of endorsing Trump for 2020, some of their leaders are quitting over it.

Facial recognition technology

LGBTQ groups are worried that with the rise of facial recognition technology, the community might be targeted by this new technology.

Log Cabin Republican endorsement

The Log Cabin Republican endorsement of President Donald Trump for re-election says something about LGBTQ members who still believe in him.

Adam movie

The film "Adam" with its transgender director and LGBTQ cast is dividing the community because of the movie's controversial source. Will you watch it?

ACA nondiscrimination

Health advocates warned that the Trump administration was planning to reverse a regulation that implemented the ACA nondiscrimination provision.

Palestine LGBTQ community

The Palestine LGBTQ community are raising their voices to protest the violence directed against them in the wake of a stabbing of a transgender Arab teen.

LGBTQ post-cancer care

A health study has determined that LGBTQ women face a big problem not only in dealing with cancer but also getting post-cancer care treatment.

Polish LGBTQ community

The Poland LGBTQ community is pushing back against the conservative ruling party who want to make LGBTQ rights an issue in the coming elections.

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If July was great for you, then August will be even better for those of us who got tangled up in the energy of Mercury Retrograde and the two eclipse.

Olivia movie

Get a chance to see a classic of LGBTQ films with French director Jacqueline Audry's "Olivia" movie getting the 4k restoration treatment.

Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju

Lawyers Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju, who fought to end the law that criminalized same-sex relations in India in 2018, have come out as a couple.

Tinder Traveler Alert

The Tinder Traveler Alert is set to protect its LGBTQ members who are traveling to countries that have criminalized homosexuality.

Serbian lesbian couple

In a nation that has an LGBTQ leader, a Serbian lesbian couple are pushing a landmark bid to attain legal recognition for same-sex partners.

Yelena Grigoryeva

Russian activist Yelena Grigoryeva was murdered after her name appeared on a website that called for the deaths of LGBTQ activists and personalities.

European human rights court

A European human rights court has declared that Russia's refusal to allow three LGBT organizations to register is "unjustified and discriminatory."

Dementia

A new study has found that LGBTQ Americans are reporting increased rates of memory problems and confusion, which are two early signs of dementia.

Rose Greene

Rose Greene, one of the most passionate LGBTQ advocates who had ever lived, has died of bone cancer at the age of 72 after a long struggle.

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Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe, who helped the US team win the World Championship, is the Lesbian We All Need, especially during these dark days.

Rainbow Europe - ILGA Europe

Visiting a country in Europe? You can't go wrong in using ILGA Europe's study Rainbow Europe to gauge how LGBTQ-friendly they are.

GLAAD's history

Rising to prominence, GLAAD is now pushing for an equality amendment in the constitution. But GLAAD's history has had a mix of victories and challenges.

US women's national soccer team

The triumphant US women's national soccer team has returned and were given a ticker tape parade by the New York City for their achievement.

Gayborhoods

If you live in "gayborhoods," you would know the advantage of having an LGBTQ community around you where you can feel--and live-- open and safe.

LGBTQ youth mental health

A survey by the Trevor Project on LGBTQ youth mental health reported more than 1.8 million LGBTQ teenagers have considered suicide.

Lady Gaga at the 50th Stonewall anniversary

Lady Gaga made an appearance at New York City's 50th Stonewall anniversary celebration, giving the LGBTQ community an emotional speech of her commitment.

Cancer 2019

July is going to be a real show-stopper. There’s a major slow-down and reorganization of energy with two powerful eclipses and Mercury Retrograde.

Alison van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen

Following in the footsteps of Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova, Alison Van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen show they can be tennis' First Queer Couple.

Outfest Los Angeles

The Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival is set to take center stage again in the City of Angels this July 18-28 with a slew of films for everyone.

Esther Eng

Esther Eng became famous for the Chinese movies she directed and made for the American and Chinese audiences in the US in the '30s and '40s.

Queering the Script

The documentary "Queering the Script" looks at TV shows that made the LGBTQ fan community, from "Xena: Warrior Princess" to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Affirmative therapy

In today's world full of mental stresses, there's one mental healthcare treatment that can help the LGBTQ community: the affirmative therapy.

Public perception of LGBTQ rights

While public support for the rights of LGBTQ people has greatly increased over time, public perception of LGBTQ rights is still largely incorrect.

Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger

It's great to know that we've got a lesbian couple-- Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger-- playing for the US national team at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Lisa Marie Thalhammer

Those in Key West, Florida can visit artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer's brand new mural commemorating the 50th anniversary of New York City's Stonewall riots.

Transgender healthcare rollback

LGBTQ advocacy, civil rights, and medical groups are pushing back against the Trump administration on implementing transgender healthcare rollbacks.

Gay and lesbian characters - Tammy

More gay and lesbian characters are appearing on the big screen with last year's batch of movies having the most, according to a report released by GLAAD.

Gemini 2019

June is going to go by really fast, so don’t blink. If you find yourself tempted to overbook your calendar this month, think again.

Gentleman Jack

The lesbian historical figure Anne Lister is taking the TV world by storm through a BBC and HBO historical drama about her life called "Gentleman Jack."

Renee Dunan

Not much is known about French writer Renée Dunan, who wrote books and stories about lesbians in 19th century France. This is what we know.

Brazil

The Supreme Court of Brazil has ruled that it would outlaw discrimination based on sexuality or gender in a victory for LGBTQ rights worldwide.

LGBT anti-discrimination bill

The first step in passing the LGBTQ anti-discrimination bill, the Equality Act, was achieved Friday as the Democrat majority in the House approved the bill.

Taiwan

Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to allow same-sex marriage after their parliament voted on a government bill that would allow a legal union.

Frieda Belinfante

While Frieda Belinfante was a Dutch cellist and a conductor of a professional orchestral ensemble, she was also a spy and fought against the Nazis.

Tinder survey - coming out

If a dating app Tinder survey is to be believed, times are a-changing in the realm of LGBTQ dating, PDA, and formally coming out in the community.

Equality bill

Congress is ready to vote on the Equality bill that would protect the LGBTQ community. But President Trump is intent on blocking it.

Abortion bans

With Conservatives pushing for abortion bans, a woman's constitutional right to her own body is being targeted, which would affect lesbians and bisexuals.

Charlotte Mew

The English poet and writer Charlotte Mew was well-regarded during her time, with fellow writers Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy lauding her works.

Gaysper

"Gaysper," a gay ghost emoji, went viral on Twitter thanks to a Spanish far-right group. The LGBTQ community were only happy to reclaim the symbol.

Taurus May 2019

May begins with a powerful blend of Fire and Earth with Mercury joining Venus in volatile, inspirational Aries.

LGBTQ workplace rights

The Supreme Court is set to take up the cases of LGBTQ workplace rights and whether the federal civil rights law protects the LGBTQ community.

Jane Castor

Jane Castor is one of the few LGBTQ individuals who stepped up and ran for elected local positions. Now she's the first LGBTQ mayor of Tampa, Florida.

Joan Biren

Joan Biren helped to document the lives of LGBT individuals for more than thirty years, gathering awards and accolades along the way.

LGBTQ households - Game of Thrones

Ratings company Nielsen has released their survey tracking the viewing habits of LGBTQ households and the big winner is-- no surprise-- "Game of Thrones."

LGBTQ youth data

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is not going to collect LGBTQ youth data and LGBT equality groups are up in arms about it.

Tammy Baldwin - Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act

Senators Tammy Baldwin and Tim Kaine are pushing for legislation that would strengthen support for LGBTQ youth through the "Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act."

Brunei boycott

A number of celebrities led by Ellen DeGeneres called for a Brunei boycott over the country's new criminal law punishing same-sex sexual acts.

Judy Grahn

A legend in the lesbian community, Judy Grahn is a long-time activist, a highly-awarded poet, and a scholar whose work is known around the world.

Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier was a successful writer, loving wife and mother to three children. But she also loved women, despite refusing to called a lesbian.

Lesbian mayors

With the recent victory of Lori Lightfoot as the mayor of a major city like Chicago, the year 2019 is shaping up to the year of lesbian mayors.

Taylor Swift

Pop star Taylor Swift gave US$113,000 to support the Tennessee Equality Project in their battle against the anti-LGBT bills called the "Slate of Hate."

Trump Accountability Project

GLAAD's Trump Accountability Project has monitored more than a hundred attacks on LGBTQ Americans since President Donald Trump took office in 2017.