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10 of the world's most visited cities and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights
News

Here are the world's most visited cities and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights

Some of these cities welcome LGBTQ+ travelers while others punish same-sex sexual relations with the death penalty.

Transgender Journalist Erin Reed and her fiancee trans Montana State Rep Zooey Zephyr talk with Ruth Belay of Los Angeles during a Pride Celebration on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington DC
Politics

Zooey Zephyr calls on trans people to 'plant the flag of joy' against Donald Trump (exclusive)

Zephyr tells The Advocate about Republicans' Capitol Hill bathroom ban, the state of trans rights, and a new documentary about her censure, Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr.

World Humanitarian Day nepal earthquake cleanup
Voices

Key considerations for supporting LGBTQ+ communities in humanitarian crises

In times of crisis, LGBTQ+ communities are often overlooked and left behind. The call for upholding LGBTQ+ rights in humanitarian responses is a vital priority.

Thailand LGBTQ marriage equality
Voices

Thailand takes a leap towards marriage equality, but more work is needed for trans rights

This summer, Thailand made history by legalizing same-sex marriage, bringing tears of joy to the country's LGBTQ+ community. But the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over.

LGBTQ Rainbow pride flags mixed with middle east asian Muslim Islamic countries around the world
Voices

Beyond decriminalization of same-sex relations

Human Rights Watch's Hala Maurice Guindy tells how LGBTQ+ individuals face ongoing human rights abuses in the Middle East and North Africa due to the criminalization of same-sex relations. Laws may seem vague, but they are used to persecute and harass. How can we ensure genuine equality and protection for all members of the LGBTQ+ community?

Mosaic Saint Mark Basilica Venice Italy depicting Ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven angels saints
Voices

Jesus and St. Paul were asexual, and everybody in heaven is nonbinary

Have you ever wondered about the sexual identities of Jesus and St. Paul? Or how gender and sexuality might influence our understanding of heaven?