Lgbt news

Here are some recent and notable LGBTQ+ news stories:

Politics and Policy

• The US Supreme Court has ruled that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in the workplace. (June 2020)
• The Equality Act, a federal bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in employment, housing, and other areas, has been introduced in Congress. (March 2021)
• The Biden administration has announced plans to repeal the Trump-era ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. (January 2021)

Rights and Activism

• The Trevor Project, a crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, has reported a significant increase in calls and messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. (March 2021)
• The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has launched a campaign to support LGBTQ+ individuals in the military, including those who have been affected by the Trump-era ban. (February 2021)
• The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) has released a report highlighting the high rates of violence and discrimination faced by transgender individuals in the US. (February 2021)

Culture and Entertainment

• The TV show "Pose" has been renewed for a third season, making it the first TV series to feature an all-transgender cast. (July 2020)
• The film "Pride" has been released, telling the story of the LGBTQ+ community's response to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. (June 2020)
• The music festival "PrideFest" has been held in various cities around the world, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and identity. (June 2021)

Health and Wellness

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidelines for the prevention of HIV transmission among gay and bisexual men. (March 2021)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to eliminate HIV transmission among gay and bisexual men by 2030. (February 2021)
• The American Psychological Association (APA) has released a report highlighting the mental health concerns faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including higher rates of anxiety and depression. (January 2021)

International News

• The UK has introduced a new law banning conversion therapy, a practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. (March 2021)
• The European Union has launched a campaign to promote LGBTQ+ rights and visibility across the continent. (February 2021)
• The Australian government has announced plans to introduce a bill to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in employment and other areas. (January 2021)

These are just a few examples of the many important and timely LGBTQ+ news stories.