The Democratic National Convention is set to vote on a 2024 platform that includes explicit Title IX protections for LGBT students, despite the Supreme Court’s recent ruling blocking Biden-Harris administration changes to the law. This decision has sparked a heated debate about parental rights, transgender policies, and the definition of sex discrimination.
The 28th São Paulo LGBT+ Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 2nd, with a star-studded lineup of performers set to entertain the crowds that will gather on Avenida Paulista from 10 am onwards. With the theme ‘Enough of Negligence and Regression in the Legislature – Vote consciously for LGBT+ rights’, this year’s Pride seeks to mobilize the community to play an active role in choosing their political representatives.
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo, who made history by coming out as gay in 2021, has called on Premier League players to do more to support the LGBT+ community. Cavallo believes that simple gestures, such as captains wearing a Rainbow armband all season long, can make a significant impact in promoting inclusivity and acceptance. While Cavallo acknowledges the progress made during the Rainbow Laces period, he emphasizes the need for more sustained action throughout the year.
In a historic event, Riya, a transwoman from Erode, has been crowned Miss Koovagam at a beauty pageant held in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. The contest, organized by the South India Transgenders Federation and the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Social Welfare, celebrated the talents and contributions of transgender individuals.
Grindr is facing a lawsuit in London for allegedly sharing users’ personal information with advertising companies without their consent. The data is said to have included HIV statuses and test dates, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. This is not the first time Grindr has been accused of sharing users’ personal information. In 2022, a report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that precise location data on Grindr users was up for sale. In 2021, Norway’s data protection agency fined Grindr $6 million for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation.
