LGBTQ News, 11/6/25

[Angeline Binick]

I.     GLOBAL NEWS

II.    POLICY / LEGISLATION

III.   ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIVISM

IV.   HATE CRIMES
V.    ENTERTAINMENT

VI.   SPORTS

VII.  COMMENTARY

 

 

 

 

 

GLOBAL NEWS

 

Australia: Tasmania leads nation with redress scheme

Tasmania will become the first Australian state to pay reparations to people charged or convicted under laws against homosexuality and cross-dressing.

(Audio)

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/tasmania-leads-nation-with-redress-scheme/105981130 

Uganda considers bill to criminalize identifying as LGBTQ

https://www.reuters.com/world/uganda-considers-bill-criminalise-identifying-lgbtq-2025-11-06/ 

POLICY / LEGISLATION

 

Wisconsin bill would allow lawsuits against doctors that provide gender-affirming care

https://www.advocate.com/politics/wisconsin-gender-affirming-care-lawsuits 

At circuit court, New Hampshire parents argue for the right to protest transgender athletes

https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/05/at-circuit-court-nh-parents-argue-for-the-right-to-protest-transgender-athletes/ 

Federal appeals court breathes new life into Texas drag ban previously struck down as unconstitutional

https://www.advocate.com/news/texas-drag-ban-ruling-reversed 

Is marriage equality at risk? Understanding Kim Davis's Supreme Court appeal

https://www.advocate.com/news/kim-davis-scotus-case-explained#rebelltitem3

ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIVISM

 

UK: Children given religious 'homophobic leaflets' during trick or treating in Greater Manchester

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/children-given-religious-homophobic-leaflets-32818355 

HATE CRIMES

 

South Africa: Victim Recounts Harrowing Ordeal During Grindr Gang Trial

https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/06/grindr-gang-trial-victim-recounts-harrowing-ordeal/ 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

LGBTQ+ representation on primetime TV grows thanks to shows like ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Hacks’

https://apnews.com/article/tv-glaad-2025-report-lgbtq-153f383bc27b0e6f0b17284b783e8556 

SPORTS

 

Gay speedskater racing toward a more inclusive future in sports

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/06/conor-mcdermott-mostowy-pride-house-la/