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What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained

The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.

The Legacy of World's First Out Lesbian Prime Minister

Iceland's Johanna Sigurdardottir leaves office after breaking a path for other LGBT politicians and making efforts to improve her nation's economy.

German Politicians Want Gay U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell Fired

Grenell has a habit of interfering in Germany's internal politics, his critics say.

Brazilian Presidential Hopeful Comes Out as Gay

Eduardo Leite is the governor of the southern state of Rio do Sul. 

Germany May Make It Easier for Lesbian Couples to Co-Parent

While the plan is to ease the burden of complicated adoption processes for female couples, it will not apply to men. 

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.

Poland Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Couples, European Human Rights Court Rules

With support from the country's new Prime Minister and Europe's highest human rights court, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland.

The One Sentence That Brought Marriage Equality to Germany

Small moments can lead to enormous change, like when Angela Merkel was politely confronted on LGBT rights.

Portuguese Same-Sex Couples Can Soon Adopt

The law amends a portion of the nation's marriage equality law that expressly forbade same-sex couples from adopting. 

Vermont's GOP Governor Shock: Protects Trans Care, Abortion Rights

Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion.

Effigy of Gay Couple With Child Burned at European Carnival

The action was a protest against parenting rights for same-sex couples.

How Drag Queens Are Helping Democrats Turn Florida Blue

RuPaul's Drag Race stars Brita Filter, LaGanja Estranja, and Willam Belli launched the "Drag Yourself to the Polls" campaign.

Romanian Anti-Marriage Equality Measure Fails Spectacularly

Only 20 percent of eligible voters cast ballots on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

Lesbian Prime Minister of Iceland to Retire

Johanna Sigurdardottir, the first openly gay or lesbian head of a national government, announced she will quit politics next year.

Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Soviet President, Is Dead at 91

(CNN) The man credited with introducing key political and economic reforms to the USSR and helping to end the Cold War had been in failing health for some time.

Could Australia Be the Next Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?

Germany struggled for years to enact marriage equality, and Australia is similarily dragging its feet. 

Gay Ambassador to Germany Embarrasses U.S., Himself

Before he was confirmed, senators were concerned Grenell would cause an international incident. It didn't take long for their fears to be realized.

Finland's New Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 34, Was Raised by Two Moms

The world's youngest leader of a nation believes that LGBTQ equality is "the foundation of everything."