US Edition‘It’s a scary climate’: America’s LGBTQ community begins the fightback
- In June 2024, Seattle's sole lesbian bar, The Wildrose, marked its 40th year while simultaneously recognizing half a century since the first Seattle Pride event.
- This celebration follows recent police inspections in January 2024 that found lewd conduct violations at four Seattle-area LGBTQ+ nightlife venues, sparking community anger and fear.
- Community members like Betsy and Cynthia emphasized the importance of queer spaces as safe havens and resilience symbols amid a climate where trans identities are being erased and hostility is rising.
- Betsy emphasized that this place serves as more than a business; it provides a crucial refuge that many depend on, highlighting its important social role despite ongoing challenges.
- These events highlight ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights and safe spaces, suggesting that advocacy and united community efforts remain critical to withstand increasing political and social opposition.
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Trump has no queer pride
My husband and I traveled to Washington D.C. to attend World Pride 2025, which coincided with DC’s 50th anniversary of Capitol Pride the first weekend of June. It was in a word – amazing! We loved being with so many queer people unanimous in being visible and challenging the unbridled homophobia and transphobia heaped on the queer community by the current president, his administration, and many of his followers. We were awed by the sheer number …
In 'historic' move, Austin to host LGBTQI+ criminal justice conference
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In August, Austin will be the first U.S. host of an international LGBTQI+ event. It's the "World LGBTQI+ World Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals," and Sgt. Michael Wilmore-Crumrine with the Austin Police Department calls it "historic" that this event is coming to Austin. "I started my police career 38 years ago," he said. "We have come such a long way. When I started my police career, I couldn't be my authentic self.…
'That's not freedom, that's fascism': Why queer Americans are fleeing red states for LA
As anti-LGBTIQ+ laws push queer and trans people from conservative states, West Hollywood with its vibrant drag scene, gender-affirming care and inclusive community spaces is a much-needed refuge.
Hard Numbers: A Pride Month look at LGBTQ+ rights and challenges around the world
June is recognized in more than 100 countries in the world as “Pride Month,” marking 55 years since gay liberation marches began commemorating the Stonewall riots – a pivotal uprising against the police’s targeting of LGBTQ+ communities in New York. Here’s a look at where LGBTQ+ rights stand today:47%: A recent poll of more than two dozen countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia found that openness towards LGBTQ+ communities has dipped in rec…
Far-Left SPLC Advised Biden DOJ on Prosecuting “Hate Crimes” Against LGBTQs
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) advised prosecutors from the Biden DOJ on “disturbing trends … within the anti-LGBTQ movement.” ... The post Far-Left SPLC Advised Biden DOJ on Prosecuting “Hate Crimes” Against LGBTQs appeared first on The New American.
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