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S Korean Military to Appeal Ruling on Transgender Soldier
South Korea's military said it will appeal a landmark court ruling that struck down its decision to discharge the country's first known transgender soldier before she was found dead earlier this year.
$26M Suit Filed in Case of Gay Black Man Shot 10 Times by Deputy
A law firm representing Isiah Brown, a gay Black man who was shot ten times by a sheriff's deputy in Virginia earlier this year, has filed suit against both the county sheriff and the deputy.
Schlomer Haus Art Gallery Opens in the Castro
A new art gallery kicks off its opening on October 26 with the work of six different artists. The gay couple who own Schlomer Haus Gallery, located in the Castro/Duboce district, hopes to draw art fans from all over.
Across Africa, Major Churches Strongly Oppose LGBTQ+ Rights
Ghana, considered more respectful of human rights than most African countries, faces scrutiny due to a bill in Parliament that would impose prison sentences ranging from three to 10 years for people identifying as LGBTQ or supporting the community.
Judge Refuses to Suppress Video Evidence in Josh Duggar Case
A federal judge has denied motions to suppress video evidence found on electronic devices that were seized from former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is facing child pornography charges.
Rachel Levine, Highest Ranking Trans Gov't Official, Sworn in as Four-Star Officer
Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine — already the nation's highest-ranking openly transgender official — won a further distinction when she was promoted to the rank of Admiral on Oct. 14.
In Cuba, Divisions Over Law to Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Cuba's socialist government recently published a draft Family Law and asked for public comment ahead of a referendum, creating an unusually public clash over policy on the island where Pentecostal churches have been growing.
Activist Shawn Lang, Former Leader at AIDS Connecticut, Dies
Shawn Lang, a longtime Connecticut activist for people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as those impacted by opioid addiction and domestic abuse, has died. She was 65.
Russian Court Outlaws Racist, Anti-LGBTQ Extremist Group
A Russian court on Monday outlawed a radical online group that has become infamous for its racist and sexist views.
UK Faces Calls for 'Plan B' with Virus Cases High and Rising
Life has returned to normal for millions in Britain since coronavirus restrictions were lifted over the summer. But while the rules have vanished, the virus hasn't.
District Attorneys Refuse to Prosecute Some GOP-Led Laws
Progressive prosecutors around the country are increasingly declaring they just won't enforce some GOP-backed state laws, a strategy at work in response to some of the most controversial new changes in recent years.
Jan. 6 Panel Plans Contempt Vote as Trump Sues Over Probe
A House committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly Tuesday to hold at least one of Donald Trump's allies in contempt as the former president is pushing back on the probe in a new lawsuit.
MTV: Europe Music Awards to Counter Hungary's Anti-Gay Laws
The MTV Europe Music Awards will be held Nov. 14 in Hungary, the network said Tuesday, reaffirming and defending the location despite the country's recent passage of legislation widely condemned as anti-LGBTQ.
A Spooktacular Providence Pride
Rhode Island Pride returns with a schedule of events that includes the 20th anniversary of the illuminated Pride Parade.
Texas Passes New Limits on Transgender High School Athletes
Texas is poised to become the latest and most populous state to tighten restrictions on transgender athletes in public high school sports.
UK Premier League Soccer Player Terrified to Come Out, Seeks Therapy
An unidentified gay Premier League soccer player in the UK has revealed that he is so afraid of being attacked by fans that he's staying in the closet — and seeking therapy for his fear.
Covid Testing, Turnaround Times Are Still Uneven This Far Into Pandemic
The ability to get a COVID test — and timely results — can vary widely nationwide.
Report: Gay Couple Beaten, Stomped as Gang of 5 Hurl Anti-Gay Epithets
A gay couple in the town of Basildon, in Essex, England, say they were attacked by a gang of five assailants in the early morning hours of Oct. 10, just after leaving an LGBTQ+ night spot called Colors.
Crunch Time: Biden Faces Critical Next 2 Weeks for Agenda
President Joe Biden is entering a crucial two weeks for his ambitious agenda, racing to conclude contentious congressional negotiations ahead of both domestic deadlines and a chance to showcase his administration's accomplishments on a global stage.
Vaccines, Masks? Japan Puzzling Over Sudden Virus Success
Almost overnight, Japan has become a stunning, and somewhat mysterious, coronavirus success story.