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Judge Oleg Nefedov addresses the plenary session of the Federation Council in Moscow. Photo: Press Service of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation
Russia
October 15, 2026

Judge Oleg Nefedov, Who Outlawed the 'LGBT Movement', Appointed Deputy Chief Justice of Russia's Supreme Court

Courts · Law · LGBT · Politics

Russian sex educator and LGBT activist Sasha Kazantseva. Photo: Sasha Kazantseva’s social media
Russia
October 15, 2026

Moscow Court Fines Sex Educator Sasha Kazantseva 300,000 Rubles Over 'Queer Joy' Posts

Courts · Censorship · Law · LGBT

Ivan Novotný (left) and Metod Špaček, who are suing Slovak authorities over their refusal to recognise their marriage. Photo: Rob Cameron / The Guardian
Slovakia
October 15, 2026

Two Same-Sex Couples Sue Slovak Authorities Over Refusal to Recognise Austrian Marriages

Same-Sex Marriage · European Union · Law

Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest. Photo: Michal Klajban / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hungary
October 13, 2026

Hungarian Parliament Scraps Anti-LGBT 'Propaganda' Ban from Child Protection Law

Law · Politics

The Amedia film studio complex on Novoostapovskaya Street in Moscow. Photo: Amedia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Russia
October 12, 2026

Russian Streaming Service Amediateka Cut 75 Hours from Western TV Shows, Over Half Tied to LGBT Content

Censorship · LGBT · Media · Movies

BrazilChina
October 12, 2026

Brazilian and Chinese Leftists Clash on X Over LGBT Rights and Nature of Socialism

LGBT · Social media · Politics · Society

The Assembly (Parliament) of the Republic of Kosovo in Pristina. Photo: Ensar.koshi / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Kosovo
October 10, 2026

Kosovar MP Eman Rrahmani Claims Government Plans to Introduce Same-Sex Unions and Gender Recognition Bills by Year-End

Politics · Law · LGBT · Same-Sex Marriage · Transgender people · Society

Bishop of Aosta Franco Lovignana during a public address. Photo: ANSA
Italy
October 10, 2026

Italian Bishop of Aosta Affirms Church's Open Doors to LGBT People Following Rainbow Swastika Controversy

Catholicism · Religion · Christianity · LGBT · Pride · Society

Jesuit priest and Outreach founder Father James Martin. Photo: Mamarbus / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
USA
October 10, 2026

Jesuit Priest Father James Martin Outlines Comprehensive Guide to Catholic Teaching on LGBTQ People

Catholicism · Religion · Christianity · LGBT · Society

Italy
October 10, 2026

In Italy, Protestant Network REFO+ Highlights Practical Pastoral Support for LGBT Believers in Churches

Religion · Christianity · LGBT · Society

Italy
October 10, 2026

In Northern Italy, Catholic Diocese of Bolzano Supports LGBT Believers and Families During Coming Out

Religion · Catholicism · Christianity · LGBT · Society

The EFS community church in Östersund, central Sweden. Photo: efsostersund.se
Sweden
October 10, 2026

In Church of Sweden, 126 Lutheran Priests Oppose Obligation to Officiate Same-Sex Marriages

Same-Sex Marriage · Religion · Christianity · LGBT

Members of Tong-Kwang Presbyterian Church on stage at Taiwan Pride in Taipei. Photo: Shihchuan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Taiwan
October 10, 2026

Taiwan's Tong-Kwang LGBT Church Announces Relocation to New Sanctuary and Healing Prayer Following Gay Bar Raid

Religion · Christianity · LGBT · Pride

Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson speaks onstage at a gala dinner in New York City. Photo: Craig Barritt / Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign
USA
October 10, 2026

Human Rights Campaign Warns US Democrats Against Abandoning Transgender Rights Ahead of Midterms

Politics · Elections · Transgender people · LGBT

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speaks to voters. Photo: Rob Sand for Governor / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
USA
October 10, 2026

Midwest US Democrats Split on Transgender Rights Strategy in Tight Midterm Races

Politics · Elections · Transgender people · LGBT

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (left) and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (right). Photo: U.S. House of Representatives / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain); Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
USA
October 10, 2026

Democrat-Led Arizona and Virginia End Medicaid Coverage for Youth Gender-Affirming Care Under Trump Rule

Politics · Transgender people · Medicine · Elections

British MP Richard Fuller with constituent Deborah Malone and an LGB Alliance representative in the Palace of Westminster. Photo: richardfuller.co.uk
United Kingdom
October 10, 2026

British MP Richard Fuller Opposes Expanding Conversion Therapy Ban After Meeting With LGB Alliance

Conversion Therapy · Law · Politics · LGBT

October 10, 2026

British Actor Luke Evans Says Being Gay Doesn't Require Being 'Woke' and Defends Closeted Hollywood Colleagues

Movies · Culture · Gay · LGBT · Politics

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson outside the State Capitol in Lansing. Photo: electanthonyhudson.com / WGVU News
USA
October 10, 2026

Michigan Libertarian Party Disavows Its Gubernatorial Nominee Over Homophobic Remarks

Politics · Elections · Homophobia · LGBT

Campaign rally for U.S. Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico in Austin, Texas. Photo: H. Michael Karshis / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
USA
October 10, 2026

Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Faces Scrutiny Over Stance on Federal LGBTQ+ Equality Act

Politics · Elections · Transgender people · LGBT

USA
October 10, 2026

Two Transgender Leaders Resign From Ohio Democratic Party Pride Caucus Citing Censorship

Politics · Elections · Transgender people · LGBT

Futuro Nazionale MP Rossano Sasso (left) and Rai 2 television host Pierluigi Diaco (right). Photo: ANSA / Virgilio Notizie
Italy
October 10, 2026

Italian Right-Wing MP Rossano Sasso Demands Daytime Ban on Gay Couples on TV, Host Pierluigi Diaco Rejects Remarks as 'Primitive'

Media · Censorship · Politics · LGBT

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania. Photo: Kristie Boyd / U.S. House Office of Photography / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
USA
October 10, 2026

US Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Touts LGBTQ+ Support Amid GOP Attacks on Opponent's Pride Appearances

Politics · Elections · Pride · LGBT

The building of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku. Photo: Robot8A / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Azerbaijan
October 10, 2026

Media in Azerbaijan Report Planned 'LGBT Propaganda' Ban, but Lawmakers Deny Existence of Bill

Media · Censorship · Law · LGBT

Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the National Research Center ‘Kurchatov Institute’. Photo: Federation Council Press Service / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Russia
October 10, 2026

Head of Russia's Kurchatov Institute Mikhail Kovalchuk Claims Western LGBT Support Aims to Reduce Population

Science · Politics · Homophobia · LGBT

USA
October 9, 2026

In New Jersey, Gay Bar Pint Fires Trivia Host Over Gang Rape Joke and Donates Night's Proceeds

LGBT · Gay clubs · Society

USAEquatorial Guinea
October 9, 2026

US Judge Orders Return of Gay Man Unlawfully Deported to Equatorial Guinea

Courts · Human Rights · Refugees

USA
October 9, 2026

In New York, Catholic LGBTQ Ministry Outreach Holds Pilgrimage Connecting AIDS History and the Rights Movement

Catholicism · Religion · History · HIV

US Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews at a campaign event in South Carolina. Photo: Stimpus1 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
USA
October 9, 2026

US Democratic Senate Candidate Annie Andrews Opposes Trans Women in Women's Sports in Campaign Ad

Politics · Elections · Transgender people · Sports

South Africa
October 9, 2026

South African Equality Court Orders Shopkeeper to Pay R200,000 for Banning LGBTQ+ Customers

Courts · Discrimination · Law

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