LGBTQ News, 7/29/26

[Angeline Binick]

I.      GLOBAL NEWS

II.     POLICY / LEGISLATION

III.    PRO-LGBTQ ADVOCACY

IV.    HEALTH

V.     DISCRIMINATION

VI.    HATE CRIMES

VII.   ARTS & CULTURE

VIII.  SPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

GLOBAL NEWS

 

Journalists of largest Russian-language LGBTQ+ site forced into exile after ‘extremist’ label
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/07/29/journalists-of-largest-russian-language-lgbtq-site-forced-into-exile-after-extremist-label/

South Africa: SAWEI 2026 report calls for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion to become lived reality
https://www.mambaonline.com/2026/07/29/sawei-2026-report-calls-for-lgbtq-workplace-inclusion-to-become-lived-reality/

POLICY / LEGISLATION

 

North Carolina lawmaker says she’ll propose law to restrict attire for trans teachers
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316689856.html

Idaho: Judge opens way for lawsuit against Boise School District over transgender bathroom policy
https://www.kmvt.com/2026/07/29/judge-opens-way-lawsuit-against-boise-school-district-over-transgender-bathroom-policy/

White House orders warning signs at Smithsonian over gender identity exhibits
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/07/29/white-house-orders-warning-signs-smithsonian-gender-identity/

PRO-LGBTQ ADVOCACY

 

Layoff threat ignites labor fight at major transgender rights group

Workers accuse Advocates for Trans Equality leaders of mismanagement after the organization warned that staff positions could be eliminated.

https://www.advocate.com/politics/advocacy/a4te-layoff-union-threat

HEALTH

 

New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-report-reveals-consequences-of-trump-administrations-hiv-aids-funding-cuts

Brazil: US official protested at 2026 International AIDS Conference
https://www.losangelesblade.com/2026/07/28/us-official-protested-at-2026-international-aids-conference/

DISCRIMINATION

 

Michigan Civil Rights Commission rules Traverse City salon owner discriminated against transgender clients
https://www.9and10news.com/2026/07/28/michigan-civil-rights-commission-rules-traverse-city-salon-owner-discriminated-against-transgender-clients/

HATE CRIMES

 

German Muslims are alarmed by Berlin Islamist terror attack
https://www.dw.com/en/german-muslims-are-alarmed-by-the-islamist-terror-attack-in-berlin/a-78157854

ARTS & CULTURE

 

Rainbows in Revolt on a mission to make LGBTQ artists’ voices heard
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/07/29/rainbows-in-revolt-mission-lgbtq-artists-voices/

SPORTS

 

LGBTQ+ football charity sees 46% rise in homophobia reports
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/07/29/lgbtq-football-v-homophobia-kick-it-out-reports/