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These 9 countries have issued trans travel advisories to the U.S.

Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.

New German, Swiss, and Austrian guidelines recommend gender-affirming care, slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow

Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.

Donald Trump makes up 'special envoy' position for MAGA gay Richard Grenell

It’s not clear what the role will involve.

Record 1.2 million people show out for Cologne’s Pride parade

It set the record for the most attendees at the German city’s Christopher Street Day parade.

Top 15 Countries for Marriage Equality: See the List Now!

These affirmational countries are also some of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations as well.

Holocaust Monument for LGBTQ+ Victims Vandalized in Berlin

The public prosecutor is investigating it as a potential hate crime.

Transgender Army officer Erica Vandal was born into military service. Now, she's suing Trump to stay in

In her legacy family, there was never a question whether she would serve in the military.

Catholic Church appears to soften — a bit — on opposition to gender-affirming care

A high-ranking Vatican official allows that there are "exceptional situations."

Pete Hegseth receives jeers from U.S. service members’ families at military base in Germany

The Defense secretary did not receive a warm welcome on his first foreign trip.

A far-right party elected a lesbian candidate while rejecting her family’s legitimacy in Germany

Alice Weidel is raising two sons with her partner, a Swiss woman born in Sri Lanka.

Germany makes it easier to change gender and name on legal documents

Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.

How Nazi Germany Persecuted Transgender People

New research shows how transgender Germans suffered under Hitler's regime.

Terrorist Attack on Vienna Pride Parade Thwarted

Three young people sympathetic to the so-called Islamic State were arrested in connection with an alleged plot to attack a Vienna Pride celebration.

Denmark slaps U.S. with travel advisory for transgender travelers

The Nordic nation joins a growing list of countries warning trans folks visiting the U.S.

These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.

Germany issues warning for transgender & nonbinary people traveling to the U.S.

A German official confirmed the government’s alert to The Advocate.

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Journalist calls out people for being 'fine' with Elon Musk's Nazi salute but not pronouns

Elon Musk's Nazi salute is ironic when "we've been told for the past five, six years that the thing we need to be most frightened of is what pronouns people are using," one BBC contributor says.

Looking to move abroad? Here are 10 countries LGBTQ+ people could consider

Thinking of a move abroad after Donald Trump's reelection? These are some possibilities.

Nancy Pelosi recovering after major surgery in Germany following fall in Luxembourg

The California Democrat had fallen during an official engagement in Luxembourg on Friday.

Germany’s transgender community confronts surge in far-right disinformation

The proposed Self-Determination Act, aimed at easing legal gender change, has become a battleground for misinformation as far-right groups exploit the issue.