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Russian trans woman wins employment case

Russian trans woman wins employment case

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 17, 2019

In a groundbreaking victory for transgender rights in Russia, a St. Petersburg district court ruled in favor of a transgender woman's discrimination case against her employer for terminating her in 2017.

Two films featuring LGBT immigrants at SF film fest

Two films featuring LGBT immigrants at SF film fest

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 10, 2019

Two unique films featuring the LGBT immigrant experience will be featured at the San Francisco International Film Festival next week.

Czech prime minister supports marriage equality

Czech prime minister supports marriage equality

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 10, 2019

Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated during a conservative TV station's political talk show Sunday that he supports same-sex marriage and will vote for a measure.

Brunei set to implement anti-gay laws

Brunei set to implement anti-gay laws

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 3, 2019

LGBT people will face being stoned or whipped to death starting this week when Brunei fully implements Islamic criminal codes based on sharia law.

On-demand PrEP failure reported

On-demand PrEP failure reported

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Mar 27, 2019

An Australian man said he acquired HIV while taking on-demand PrEP before and after sex, which could represent the latest in a handful of cases of failure of the prevention pill.

LGBT refugee leader steps down

LGBT refugee leader steps down

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 27, 2019

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration's founder and leader announced he would be stepping down from the LGBT-focused organization after a decade of advocating for queers fleeing persecution and violence in their homelands.

SF protest honors slain bi Brazilian congresswoman

SF protest honors slain bi Brazilian congresswoman

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 20, 2019

LGBTQI and indigenous activists continue to seek answers for the 2018 murder of bisexual Rio de Janeiro City Councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Police arrest Egyptian trans activist

Police arrest Egyptian trans activist

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 13, 2019

Egyptian police arrested a transgender woman last week, claiming she is a member of a terrorist group and disrupted public order.

Journalist launches network for underreported stories

Journalist launches network for underreported stories

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 6, 2019

A formerly detained journalist, Ali Feruz, is seizing upon his notoriety to champion journalism and journalists by creating a network and a platform for reporters to tell stories that normally wouldn't make headlines.

Trump administration's gay decriminalization strategy draws skepticism

Trump administration's gay decriminalization strategy draws skepticism

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 27, 2019

Global LGBT experts and human rights advocates sounded alarms following the Trump administration's announcement to develop global strategy to decriminalize homosexuality.

Grenell one of Trump's picks for US ambassador to the UN

Grenell one of Trump's picks for US ambassador to the UN

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 20, 2019

The White House this week released four potential nominees, including gay Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, for the vacant position of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations following the abrupt withdrawal of Heather Nauert.

Canada makes $30M pledge supporting global LGBT rights

Canada makes $30M pledge supporting global LGBT rights

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 13, 2019

Canada's government has pledged $30 million to improve LGBT lives in developing countries over the next five years.

Queer Irish politico visits SF

Queer Irish politico visits SF

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 6, 2019

In true Irish fashion, Fintan Warfield came to politics through folk songs from an era before his time: The 1960s.

Queer undocumented activists feted at South Bay event

Queer undocumented activists feted at South Bay event

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 30, 2019

LGBT undocumented immigrants were part of a celebration last week in Silicon Valley.