LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines

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From global policy changes to viral LGBTQ+ moments, we report on what matters most — when it matters most.

Whether it’s a viral win or a critical crisis, this section keeps readers, activists, and allies informed and engaged.

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6 03, 2022

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Deliberately Burning Truck Tire Marks on New LGBT Rainbow Crossing

2025-09-28T13:14:23-07:00March 6th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — (03-06-22) — A Florida man identified as Alexander Jerich, 20, pleaded guilty to deliberately burning skid marks on a gay-pride rainbow crosswalk that had just been painted on a Florida intersection. The incident took place while he was participating in a rally for ex-President Donald Trump's birthday. Alexander Jerich confessed [...]

24 02, 2022

Florida House of Representatives Pass Don’t Say Gay Bill

2025-09-28T13:14:32-07:00February 24th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

TALLAHASSEE, FL — (02-24-22) — Florida's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed their discrimination bill, 'Don't Say Gay' Thursday. The anti-LGBT bill would prohibit "classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity" in the state’s primary schools. The legislation — titled the 'Parental Rights in Education' bill aka "Don’t Say Gay" bill, now heads to the [...]

23 02, 2022

Kentucky Elects First Ever LGBTQ+ House Member In Landslide Election

2026-01-01T19:36:36-08:00February 23rd, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , |

FRANKFORT, KY — (02-23-22) — Keturah Herron, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, scored a crushing victory on Tuesday defeating Republican Judy Martin Stallard with a vote total of 1,950 votes to 119 votes. Democrat Keturah Herron won the Kentucky House District 42 on Tuesday in a special election to fill the open Kentucky House seat. By [...]

21 02, 2022

Amendment to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill in Florida Requires Teachers Out LGBT Students to Their Parents

2026-03-02T17:38:56-08:00February 21st, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

TALLAHASSEE, FL — (02-21-22) — A new amendment introduced by Florida State Rep. Joe Harding (R) to Florida’s “Don't Say Gay” bill, would require teachers to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation within six weeks of learning the student isn't heterosexual. The CS/CS/HB 1557 Amendment filed Friday by the bill’s co-sponsor, state Rep. Joe [...]

15 02, 2022

LGBT Rights Under Renewed Fire in Hungary, says HRC

2025-08-04T11:26:43-07:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

HUNGARY — (02-15-22) — LGBT rights activists and the groups that work to protect them are under new pressure in Hungary from its judicial branch, says Human Rights Council.  On February 1, an appeals court in Hungary ruled against Labrisz Lesbian Association, saying that an article pusblished in a pro-government newspaper likening them to pedophiles [...]

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