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Eurovision crowns first nonbinary winner after politically charged song contest

Nemo, a favorite throughout the process, won over crowds with a stunning rendition of “The Code,” a genre-bending anthem about their journey towards accepting their nonbinary identity.

Russia and Gay Activists Headed for Showdown

Gay rights activists in Moscow announced that they have planned pride festivities to coincide with the popular Eurovision Song Contest to be hosted by the city in May, potentially setting the stage for a major showdown between Russia and the international gay community.

China Barred From Airing Eurovision Finale After Censoring LGBT Content

The censoring of a gay love song and other content is not in line with the contest's tradition of inclusivity, says Eurovision's organizer.

Gay Married Couple Is First to Appear in Ad in Conservative Poland

The men featured in the Durex ad made headlines when they handed out rainbow masks early in the pandemic. 

Polish state TV host: Our anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric was shameful

With Poland under a new, more liberal government, TV host Wojciech Szeląg is apologizing for years of spreading homophobia.

Vatican Expresses Opposition to Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Bill

The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church has made an unusual move into secular politics.

Ireland's Gay Leader, Leo Varadkar, Resumes Medical Practice in Crisis

Varadkar will do phone consultations while continuing his duties as prime minister.

A Primer on Steven Anderson, the Antigay Monster Banned From Ireland

The Arizona minister, who preaches that LGBTQ people should be killed, has been deemed persona non grata by more than 30 nations.

Greece to legalize same-sex marriage after opposition agrees to support it

Greece is slated to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, but surrogacy will remain restricted.

Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans

A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.

This King's Speech Makes Us Want to Move to Norway

"Norwegians are girls who love girls, boys who love boys, and girls and boys who love each other," said the 79-year-old king of Norway. 

Eurovision rocked

Break-dancers, heavy metal, Norwegian elves, and Will and Grace look-alikes--this is how you put on a televised music competition.

Love In Putin's Russia

Life for gays and lesbians in Russia is clandestine and convoluted. But the country is inscrutable to the West, so it may be impossible to seek civil rights advances like anything we'd imagine. Photographs by Davide Monteleone