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Jóvenes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ no se sienten seguros en la escuela: “Un lugar de temor en lugar de un lugar de aprendizaje”.

El 52 por ciento de los estudiantes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ han experimentado acoso escolar debido a su identidad, y el 13 por ciento informó que fueron acosados por maestros o personal administrativo.

LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'

52 percent of LGBTQ+ Gen Z students have experienced bullying because of their identity, with 13 percent reporting that they were bullied by teachers or administrative staff.

Germany Would Fine Social Media Outlets If They Don't Police Hate Speech

CNET reports that Germany's minister of justice will propose a law that slaps large fines on social media platforms for not properly controlling online abuse.

Does Twitter Only Care About Harassment If You're Famous?

Twitter's ban on Milo Yiannapoulos has been too long in coming. It should not require national media attention for Twitter to act against harassment. 

Making a 'Great Escape' from an Abusive Relationship

Confronting the rarely-discussed subject of intimate partner violence.

Twitter Bans Misgendering, Deadnaming

Misgendering and deadnaming are not only offensive but often dangerous to transgender people.

Elon Musk’s Twitter No Longer Protects Transgender People from Abuse

It’s now okay to deadname and misgender trans people on the app, thanks to the free speech absolutist who banned people for insulting him.

Out Soccer Star Josh Cavallo Calls Out Antigay Abuse and Death Threats

"I will never apologize for living my truth and most recently who I am outside of football."

Community Mourns Death of Trans Gaming Developer

The transgender and online gaming communities are still feeling the loss of 23-year-old developer and trans woman Rachel Bryk.

Diesel Draws Controversy with Homophobic Slur Jacket

Some people think this jacket will encourage anti-gay violence.

The 2024 elections are severely impacting transgender people's mental and physical health

As the November elections approach, 67 percent of transgender people are proactively making plans to change their use of gender-affirming care.

Facebook Clashes With Drag Performers Over 'Real Name' Policy

The social media platform requires users to use a legal name, which has generated controversy among those who identify by drag or performer names.

TikToker Fatally Shot in Baghdad As Iraq Cracks Down on LGBTQ+ Community

Known on social media as “Noor BM,” 23-year-old Noor Alsaffar had over 370,000 followers collectively on Instagram and TikTok.

Wilson Gavin, Gay Protester at Drag Queen Story Hour, Dies by Suicide

The young gay conservative's death came just hours after video of him at the protest went viral.

Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

Bridal Mag 'White' Shutters After Ignoring Same-Sex Couples

The Christian publishers of the 12-year-old Australian publication dissolved the business when advertisers pulled out over the couple's stance on marriage equality.  

Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo loses at Paralympics, then delivers heartfelt message to her son

“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.

Digital persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals in the MENA region

LGBTQ+ individuals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region face imprisonment and violence for expressing their identities online, while major platforms like Meta fail to protect them. Human Rights Watch's Rasha Younes writes on how we can create safer digital spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Drag Queen Ada Vox Will Win Hearts, if Not 'American Idol'

The singer discussed the power of drag, defeating haters with love, and her potential to make history on the ABC reality competition.

Zion Banks Drops Pride Sponsorship Support Over Drag Show

Boise Pride organizers said that they expect a large turnout, regardless of the bank's decision.

Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta’s policies

The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.

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