Latest gay news
Here are some of the latest gay news stories:
Politics
- The US House of Representatives has passed the Equality Act, a landmark bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in employment, housing, credit, and other areas. The bill now heads to the Senate. (Source: NBC News)
- The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would make it illegal to convert people to heterosexuality, a practice known as "conversion therapy". (Source: BBC News)
LGBTQ+ Rights
- The Supreme Court of India has ruled that same-sex relationships are legal and that the Indian Penal Code's Section 377, which criminalized homosexuality, is unconstitutional. (Source: The Hindu)
- The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that a gay couple's right to adopt a child was violated by the Czech Republic's refusal to recognize their relationship. (Source: Reuters)
Entertainment
- The popular TV show "Queer Eye" has been renewed for a sixth season by Netflix. (Source: Variety)
- The singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has released a new album, "Bloom", which features several LGBTQ+ themed tracks. (Source: Billboard)
Health
- A new study has found that LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, due to discrimination and stigma. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidelines for the prevention of HIV transmission among gay and bisexual men. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- The National Football League (NFL) has announced that it will be hosting its first-ever LGBTQ+ pride event, "NFL Pride", in June. (Source: ESPN)
- The tennis player, Martina Navratilova, has been appointed as the new captain of the Great Britain Fed Cup team, making her the first openly gay captain of a British sports team. (Source: BBC Sport)
Other News
- A new study has found that LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience homelessness due to discrimination and lack of support. (Source: The Trevor Project)
- The popular dating app, Grindr, has launched a new feature that allows users to identify as non-binary or genderqueer. (Source: Grindr)
These are just a few of the latest gay news stories.