LGBTQ Rights

Elon Musk posted a controversial statement on social media, claiming that transgender individuals, particularly those undergoing hormone treatments, are more likely to be violent due to “extreme emotional volatility.” His comments appeared to be in response to recent attacks on Tesla,...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has voted against a proposal to withdraw from a prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization’s equality ratings program. What Happened: The proposal, initiated by the right-wing think tank National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security have issued a public alert indicating that foreign terrorist organizations may target LGBTQ events and venues during Pride Month in June, as reported by USA Today on Friday. While the joint statement, dated May 10, does not...

Caitlyn Jenner, a prominent transgender Olympian, has expressed her disapproval of President Joe Biden’s decision to declare March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, which was also the day Easter falls on. What Happened: On Sunday, Jenner took to Twitter to voice her discontent with Biden...

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently defended a social media user’s rant about diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy in the workplace. What Happened: On Thursday, Cuban responded to a social media post criticizing diversity and inclusion at work. The...

In a recent development, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Congresswoman, promoted a fake anti-LGBTQ video, erroneously believing it to be a factual event. As reported by Rolling Stone, the video was in fact a staged comedy sketch. What Happened: Greene, on Monday, shared a video she thought was a real...

Canada has issued a warning to its LGBTQ citizens planning to travel to the United States, citing potential discrimination and harassment due to anti-LGBTQ laws. The Canadian government revealed an updated advisory urging its LGBTQ citizens to “check relevant state and local laws”...

On Wednesday, the North Carolina Legislature overruled Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper‘s vetoes, passing three bills that target transgender rights and classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity. What Happened: The Legislature approved House Bill 808, which prohibits...

Elon Musk‘s engagement with a controversial meme, which provokes transgenders, has sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter. What Happened: On Wednesday, a Twitter user engaged in “Drakeposting” by sharing an opinion about transgender individuals, featuring the transgender actor...

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) World Resort in Florida is reportedly gearing up to hold the biggest LGBTQ+ conference in the world later this year.  What Happened: Out & Equal – an activist group that campaigns for gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the workplace – will hold its 2023...

The cannabis and LGBTQ rights movements have been connected from the beginning, as they mutually supported reform throughout the decades. "Arguably, neither would exist as they do today if not for the other," said Tyme Ferris, founder and CEO of cannabis brand Pantheon...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook said that as a “proud member” of the LGBTQ+ community he’s “deeply concerned” about the laws being enacted across the United States, particularly those “focused on our vulnerable youth.” What Happened: Cook’s...