Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform
The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
August 21, 2024
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asylum seekers
This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum
"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.
April 17, 2024
Proposed funding deal will be deadly for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers
What is perhaps most absurd about the reported deal is that it won’t actually solve any of the problems plaguing the immigration system, and will actually make things worse, writes Bridget Crawford.
January 26, 2024
This Home Protects LGBT Asylum Seekers
Now there's a place to call home, when home isn't safe.
January 25, 2018
Being an LGBT Asylum Seeker in Ireland
Queer asylum seekers face hurdles in finding a "dream life" in Ireland.
July 6, 2017
Gay Asylum-Seeker Released by ICE
The Bay Area resident had been held in immigration detention for more than a month in Miami.
April 28, 2017
Migrant Caravan Includes LGBT Asylum-Seekers
Anti-LGBT violence is widespread in Honduras, the home country of many of the migrants.
April 9, 2018
Gay Asylum-Seeker Is Stuck in Immigration Detention
A gay, HIV-positive Russian man is afraid he might be deported back to his native country.
April 27, 2017
LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Cannot Wait Safely in Mexico
The Trump administration's latest immigration policy places desperate people in a dangerous situation.
January 4, 2019
Trump Policies Will Send LGBT Asylum Seekers to Their Deaths
The Justice Department aims to bar anyone who enters the U.S. illegally from applying for asylum, a move that would put many in mortal danger.
July 9, 2018
'Gay Tests' for Asylum Seekers Banned by E.U. Court
Citing a disturbing case of a Nigerian man being told by Hungarian officials that he wasn't gay, the E.U.'s high court takes action.
January 25, 2018
WATCH: Asylum-Seeker Flees Antigay Persecution in Nigeria
Apata Aderonke Adejumoke, who has been in the U.K. for 10 years, faces prison or death if deported to Nigeria.
March 28, 2014
Massachusetts Church Opens Safe Haven for LGBTQ+ Asylum-Seekers
Besides a safe place to stay, the church also provides asylum-seekers a stipend, connections to immigration lawyers, and assistance in getting health insurance.
December 14, 2021
Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.
August 6, 2021
Do LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Have a Future in the United States?
America has turned its back on queer refugees.
October 10, 2020
Proposed Immigration Rules Would Devastate LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Make your voice heard before the Trump administration makes a terrible move.
July 15, 2020
LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Face Violence at Home, Derision in America
New legislation could force the Trump administration to start taking LGBTQ asylum seekers seriously, writes Sayid Abdullaev.
December 10, 2019
