I. POLICY / LEGISLATION
II. HEALTH
III. CONVERSION THERAPY / "EX-GAY" GROUPS
IV. HATE CRIMES
V. ARTS & CULTURE
VI. CRIME
VII. COMMENTARY
POLICY / LEGISLATION
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Supreme Court rejects hearing Ludlow case on rights of parents and transgender students
U.S. Education Department says 4 Kansas districts broke federal law with gender identity policies
The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool
HEALTH
More gay, bisexual and trans Australians can now donate blood. Why were they stopped before, and
what will the change mean?
CONVERSION THERAPY / “EX-GAY” GROUPS
58 UK libraries stock ‘self-help’ book which encourages conversion for trans kids
HATE CRIMES
New York: Brooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion, according to cops
ARTS & CULTURE
The American Library Association has released its list of the most challenged books of 2025
South Korea: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition
In Bangkok, Malaysia’s first Mr. Bear winner finds spotlight queer life rarely gets at home
Ireland: Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin to return in 2026 with march for liberation
CRIME
Washington D.C.: Judge rescinds stay-away order in Capital Pride anti-stalking case
Influencer Punched During Confrontation with Couple Holding Baby in West Hollywood
COMMENTARY
There is something wrong with the asylum process for LGBTQ+ people – but it’s not fake claimants
He Spiked the Lube? Not Just Drinks: The Disturbing Rise of Spiking in Queer Spaces