Lgbtq news

Here are some recent LGBTQ+ 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 minors to heterosexuality, a practice known as "conversion therapy". (Source: BBC News)

Rights and Protections

• The Supreme Court of India has ruled that same-sex relationships are legal and protected under the country's constitution. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that a transgender woman was discriminated against by a UK prison service that refused to provide her with hormone therapy. (Source: The Independent)

LGBTQ+ Representation

• The popular TV show "Grey's Anatomy" has introduced its first openly gay surgeon, Dr. Kai Bartley, played by actor Nathaniel Potvin. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
• The Disney+ streaming service has announced a new animated series, "Star Wars: The Bad Batch", which features a lesbian character, Captain Carson Teva. (Source: Variety)

Health and Wellness

• 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 Trevor Project)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it will no longer classify being transgender as a mental disorder, recognizing it as a natural aspect of human diversity. (Source: The New York Times)

Community and Culture

• The annual Pride parade in New York City has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers are planning a virtual celebration instead. (Source: NBC News)
• The LGBTQ+ community has come together to support the Black Lives Matter movement, with many organizations and individuals using their platforms to raise awareness and funds for racial justice. (Source: The Advocate)

These are just a few examples of the many important LGBTQ+ news stories out there.