Georgia's Anti-LGBTQ Rights Bills

Georgia's parliament approved a set of bills containing sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights, including bans on promoting same-sex relationships and gender-transition surgery, sparking controversy and criticism from the EU and US.

Controversy over Martha-Ann Alito's Response to Flag Criticism

Martha-Ann Alito, wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, expressed a desire to retaliate against those who criticized them for flying politically affiliated flags at their homes. She mentioned plans to fly a 'Sacred Heart of Jesus' flag in protest of an LGBTQ pride flag and designed her own flag with the word 'vergogna' (shame). Justice Alito agreed with the idea of the U.S. being a Christian nation and acknowledged the court's political nature.

Comparison of LGBTQ Rights in Hamas-Controlled Gaza and States like Texas

Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz faced backlash after comparing the treatment of LGBTQ people by Hamas to states like Texas, falsely equating lack of freedoms. Don Lemon corrected her, highlighting the dire situation for LGBTQ individuals in Gaza. Hamas condemns LGBTQ rights and punishes queer individuals with torture and death.

Russian poetry competition bans transgender participants

A Russian poetry competition bans transgender people from submitting entries to protect traditional values, in line with the country's crackdown on LGBTQ rights under President Vladimir Putin.

Thailand's Same-Sex Marriage Legalization

Thailand's parliament passed a marriage equality bill, moving the country closer to legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill recognizes marriage between two people regardless of gender and grants full rights of a married couple under the country's civil and commercial code.