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Civil Rights
Gay actor’s anti-bullying speech at Pennysylvania school reinstated amid backlash
After facing intense backlash, a Pennsylvania school board reversed its decision to cancel a gay actor’s scheduled speech on bullying....
Ryan General
Entertainment
Taiwanese American queen Nymphia Wind eyes ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ crown in finale
Asian American drag queen Nymphia Wind has secured a spot in the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16. Key points: ...
Bay Area
Evan Low, Joe Simitian tie for second place in Bay Area House race
The primary election for California’s 16th Congressional District has ended in a tie between Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County ...
Carl Samson
Evan Low in neck-and-neck Bay Area House rep race
The race for the chance to represent California’s District 16 in the House has come down to the wire, with the outcome hinging on a ha...
Government
Thailand’s parliament passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that legalizes same-sex unions. Key points: ...
Michelle De Pacina
Hawaii lawmakers honor Bretman Rock for positive impact
Filipino American influencer Bretman Rock was recently honored while visiting the Hawaii State Capitol for his positive impact on the Hawaii...
Bryan Ke
Ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, Japan court rules
A Japanese high court made a landmark ruling on Thursday, saying the country’s lack of legal support for same-sex marriage violates th...
Business
AsiaSF restaurant, a beacon for the SF transgender community, to close after 26 years
AsiaSF, a bar and restaurant that also serves as a beacon for transgender inclusivity in San Francisco, is closing its doors permanently nex...
Canada
Canada rapper goes viral for new song with LGBTQ+ slang
A Canada-based rapper has sparked controversy over the lyrics of his recently released track. How it started: To promote his new song “Suki,...
Crime
10% of hate crimes occur at schools, FBI report reveals
Schools or college campuses are the third most common location of hate crimes, according to a new FBI report. Key findings: The report, rele...
‘Survivor’ winner Erika Casupanan comes out as lesbian
“Survivor 41” winner Erika Casupanan came out as a lesbian in a recent Instagram video, drawing support from fans and members of the LGBTQ+ ...
Thailand on the brink of legalizing same-sex marriages
The bill aims to grant LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, including healthcare, inheritance and prop...
Bay Area may see its first LGBTQ+ Capitol Hill rep in Evan Low
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo’s (D-CA) decision to retire has prompted Democrat Assemblymember Evan Low to vie for her Silicon Valley congressi...
Issues & Racism
Hate crimes in Los Angeles county reach highest levels in 21 years: report
In 2022, reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County reached a 21-year high, according to a report by the LA County Commission on Human Relat...
Thailand a step closer to becoming 1st Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining marriage as between any two “individual...
Asia
Nepal makes history with first registration of same-sex marriage
Nepal registered its first same-sex marriage on Wednesday. How it happened: Surendra Pandey, 26, and Maya Gurung, 36, registered their marri...
Coldplay Malaysia concert proceeds after ‘kill switch’ warning from officials
British band Coldplay held their first concert in Malaysia after being warned of a “kill switch” that would cut it short if ther...
Music
Queer Filipino dance group reacts to feature in Troye Sivan dance video
Queer Filipino dance group Femme MNL revealed that they were in disbelief after their routine was featured in Troye Sivan’s Southeast Asia d...
Events
San Francisco shows off LGBTQ+ pride amid APEC summit with ‘Gaypec’ party
Amid the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, the city’s LGBTQ+ community held a midweek party called “Gaypec” t...
Nico Santos, Zeke Smith tie the knot in ‘big gay wedding’
Nico Santos and longtime partner Zeke Smith have officially tied the knot in a “Big Gay” wedding that coincided with Pride Weekend in Palm S...
Taiwan draws nearly 180,000 in Asia’s largest Pride march yet
An estimated 176,000 people attended this year’s Pride parade in Taiwan, marking the largest Pride march in Asia to date. About the event: T...
Japan’s top court axes sterilization surgery requirement for legal gender change
Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled that a law requiring transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery to officially change their gen...
Social Media
Watch: Korean mom responds to son asking if he could marry a man
A Korean woman is winning praise on TikTok for her refreshing reaction to her son’s coming out. What he asked: In the caption of their recen...
India’s Supreme Court rejects legalization of gay marriage
“I didn’t expect it would be a very good judgment, but it feels much worse than expected,” a petitioner said ...
Asian Games: Indian athlete hits back at compatriot who accused her of being transgender
Indian heptathlete Nandini Agasara has hit back at her compatriot, who accused her of being a transgender woman after finishing behind her i...
China
China is considering a ban on clothes that ‘hurt the feelings of the Chinese people’
China’s legislature is considering revisions to a law that could result in fines and jail time for individuals who offend the government thr...
Hong Kong’s top court urges government to create ‘legal recognition’ for same-sex relationships
Hong Kong’s top court has urged the government to create an alternative framework for same-sex relationships to be legally recognized. The f...
Lifestyle
South Korean milestone as married lesbian couple welcomes first child via IVF
Kyu-jin became the first openly gay Korean woman to give birth when the couple welcomed their daughter Rani on Aug.30 ...
Film & TV
George Takei draws parallels between ‘scapegoating’ of trans community and WWII treatment of Japanese Americans
George Takei recently argued that Republicans are “scapegoating” the LGBTQ+ community and recalled his experience being scapegoa...
Pride flag killing: Shooter Travis Ikeguchi, son of police officer, had history of homophobia
Travis Ikeguchi, the man who fatally shot a Californian mother over a Pride flag displayed at her store, was the son of a police officer. A...
‘JunSeongHo’ to make history as 1st gay couple on Dazed Korea magazine cover
“His Man 2” co-stars Lee Jun-seong and Shin Seong-ho, known collectively as “JunSeongHo,” are set to make history by becoming the first gay ...
California mother of 9 fatally shot over Pride flag displayed at her store
A 66-year-old business owner and mother of nine was fatally shot by a man who had an issue with a Pride flag she displayed at her clothing s...
Owning an LGBT-themed Swatch watch in Malaysia could land you in jail for up to 3 years
Malaysia has banned LGBT-themed Swatch watches, warning violators of jail time of up to three years. The government’s decision: On Thursday...
2023 GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance Runway will feature new fantasy segment
The GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) will soon be holding this year’s GAPA Runway, one of the longest-running pageants in San Fran...
Culture
World’s first openly gay prince says his parents sought brain surgery to make him straight
Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, India’s first openly gay prince, has accused his parents of attempting to force him to undergo brain surgery a...
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay during Tokyo performance
J-pop idol Shinjiro Atae came out as gay during a performance in central Tokyo. Coming out: In his first performance since taking a nearly t...
Chandler Treon
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