GLOBAL NEWS
Japan takes major step to officially recognize non-binary identities
PRO-LGBTQ ADVOCACY
Lambda Legal names new deputy policy director
ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIVISM
UK: Farage criticized for backing preacher who says homosexuality is ‘abomination’
HEALTH
US judge blocks Justice Department bid for Rhode Island hospital transgender care records
INCARCERATION
Bureau of Prisons declines to reconsider transgender inmate policy
RELIGION
Gay Muslim influencer hosts inclusive Ramadan meal and calls for acceptance across faiths
CONVERSION THERAPY / “EX-GAY” GROUPS
King Charles announces UK government’s trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban
DISCRIMINATION
Anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination remains widespread in Belgium, new figures show
https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/2129384/anti-lgbtqia-discrimination-remains-widespread-in-belgium-new-figures-show
HATE CRIMES
Man arrested in murder of transgender University of Washington student: Police
SPORTS
‘Heated Rivalry’ has brought a lot of buzz to hockey. Is the NHL ready for an openly gay player?