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US Supreme Court allows Trump to block trans people from changing passport gender markers
The ruling comes as the Supreme Court considers whether to hear a separate case that could undo same-sex marriage rights
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Nancy Pelosi, HIV/AIDS advocate and first female speaker of the US House, retires
Her first speech on the House floor famously addressed the AIDS crisis, signalling her lifelong commitment to LGBTQ+ rights
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‘People should be concerned’ warns Jim Obergefell as US Supreme Court nears same-sex marriage debate
"We have a political party that has turned its back on democracy," says Obergefell
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Will & Grace star Debra Messing faces backlash after sharing meme branding NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani a ‘jihadist’
Mamdani, elected Tuesday (4 November), has promised support for LGBTQ+ rights and trans healthcare in a significant US milestone
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FBI foils Pulse-inspired Halloween terror attack targeting LGBTQ+ bars in Michigan
Court documents say the plan was partly inspired by the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida
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Remembering Dick Cheney’s history of advocating for same-sex marriage after his death, aged 84
A divisive political figure, Dick Cheney – who has died aged 84 – was both a supporter of the Iraq invasion and advocate for same-sex marriage
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A deep dive into Zohran Mamdani’s history of LGBTQ+ pledges as he makes history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor
"With Trump threatening our city’s LGBTQ+ community every day, New Yorkers need a mayor unafraid to stand up for them," said the newly elected mayor
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Trump administration could cut hospital funding providing care for transgender youth in new proposal
The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing rules that could block payments and federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors
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Rob Jetten could become the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister as his party takes lead in the polls
"Today, we achieved D66’s best result ever," said Jetten
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US Virgin Islands becomes first American territory allowing trans and intersex people to legally change their gender
Following a sweeping executive order by governor Albert Bryan Jr., the policy provides trans and intersex adults with a clear process to update their own, or their minor children’s, birth certificates
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Florida teacher suspended for requesting gender-neutral title ‘Mx’ under Ron DeSantis-backed law
The Talbot Elementary School teacher, part of Alachua County Public Schools, was placed on administrative leave after making the request
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Queensland court lifts puberty blocker ban for minors, but future of trans healthcare remains uncertain
An independent review of gender dysphoria practices is due by 30 November, 2025, and the government may base future policy on that report
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OnlyFans star Drake Von defends controversial ‘1,000 bottoms’ challenge: ‘I want to spread the word about safe sex’
Drake also confirmed the record attempt's location as he promised it will double as an educational statement – despite online debate
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Brazil introduces AI tool to monitor anti-LGBTQ+ online content, potentially leading to criminal charges
The platform’s coordinator, Jean Muksen, outlined that its main purpose is to continuously monitor online profiles and submit content for examination
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David Geffen’s estranged husband claims billionaire is hiding his finances after dropping lawsuit
While reportedly living rent-free in a $15,000-a-month apartment owned by Geffen, Armstrong called his current financial settlement "completely unfair"
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US Supreme Court sets date to review case that could undo same-sex marriage rights
The petition was filed by Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who refused in 2015 to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples
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Texas church paints staircase rainbow in protest against LGBTQ+ crosswalk ban
"We are painting our steps because faith is not silent in the face of harm," says church bodies
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Journalists under threat in Turkey as 17 press organisations urge lawmakers to remove proposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The proposed 11th Judicial Package would criminalise reporting on LGBTQ+ issues
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South Korea makes historic move to finally recognise same-sex couples in census
Households headed by same-gender couples will now be able to select “spouse” and “cohabiting partner” on the Population and Housing Census
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Commissioner for human rights urges Bulgaria not to adopt anti-LGBTQ+ laws affecting trans children
The proposed bill aims to ban exposing children to content that challenges alternative views of gender and criminalises trans-specific healthcare for minors