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Oregon man sentenced for LGBTQ hate crimes in Idaho, including trying to hit people with car

An Oregon man who pleaded guilty in connection with LGBTQ hate crimes, including trying to hit people with a car in Idaho last year, has been sentenced to just over three years in prison. Matthew Lehigh was sentenced Thursday to 37 months followed by three years of supervised release and he must pay restitution, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Lehigh, 32, previously pleaded guilty to two felony charges of violating the Hate Crimes Prevention Act as part of a plea agreement. Last October, Lehigh punched and threatened a transgender librarian in Boise before trying to run over a library […]

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Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023

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Tuesday’s election races offer a variety chances for LGBTQ+ advancement. The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, which supports candidates who are out and meet certain other standards, has identified several developments to watch for in the election, in which 312 LGBTQ+ people are running for office — more than in any previous election in an odd-numbered year. That includes 166 candidates endorsed by Victory Fund.  It could mean the most out candidates elected in an odd-numbered year. Fifty-two have already won this year, so if 133 win office Tuesday, 2023 will beat 2021’s odd-number record of 184. Some of the most closely watched races are in Virginia. […]

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The Supreme Court is being asked to hear its first case on gender-affirming care

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The American Civil Liberties Union has asked the Supreme Court to block a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. On Wednesday, the ACLU, along with the ACLU of Tennessee and Lambda Legal, petitioned the court to review a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling allowing the state’s anti-trans law to go into effect. As The Hill notes, if the court accepts the case, it would be the first time the Supreme Court hears a case involving gender-affirming care. Tennessee Republicans passed the state’s S.B. 1 in February, and it was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee (R) in early March. In addition […]

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N.Y. shells out $75M to tackle surge in hate crimes

In the wake of a recent increase in hate crimes, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will spend millions in an effort to protect its citizens, Spectrum News reported.  Among the resources will be $50 million for local law enforcement agencies, $25 million for increased security for houses of worship and community centers, and an independent review of antisemitism policies on college campuses, specifically City University of New York (CUNY) due to the school’s questionable track record when it comes to responding to antisemitism on campus, according to the report. Hochul’s announcement comes after a rise in hate crimes in the […]

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Brazil’s Congress Holds Public Hearing on Teacher Harassment

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This week, Brazil’s Congress held an important public hearing on harassment against teachers for topics they address in the classroom. Sponsored by lawmakers Talíria Petrone, Erika Hilton, and Luciene Cavalcante, it was the first such hearing held by the Education and Human Rights committees of the Chamber of Deputies. For about a decade, federal, state, and municipal officials in Brazil have used pernicious legal and political tactics to undermine educational content on gender and sexuality, claiming such information constitutes “indoctrination” or “gender ideology.” These tactics have weaponized education for political gain among a conservative segment of the population and increased harassment of […]

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Historic Gay Games Open in Hong Kong and Guadalajara Amid Criticisms

The Gay Games XI 2023 open this weekend in Hong Kong and Guadalajara, Mexico. Hong Kong was scheduled for 2017 before the global pandemic, and Guadalajara was selected in 2022 to allow for more athletes to compete. The 2023 Gay Games will be the first time the event has been hosted in Asia or Latin America. The Games have been criticized for the selection of Hong Kong due to its record on LGBTQ+ and human rights. Primarily organized in 1982 by former Olympian Dr. Tom Wadell and others as the Gay Olympics, the event was forced to change its name to the Gay […]

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Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup leaves LGBTQ+ football fans horrified

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LGBTQ+ football fans have reacted with shock to the news that Saudi Arabia will host the men’s football World Cup in 2034, after Australia chose not to bid for the tournament.  Saudi Arabia’s relationship with football has been the source of controversy in recent months, with many fans and pundits accusing the nation of using sportswashing to hide its long list of human rights violations.  On Tuesday (31 October), mere hours before the deadline for declarations of interest, Football Australia released a statement in which it said that, after considering “all factors” following the success of the women’s World Cup – hosted jointly with […]

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As We Observe Our 25th Anniversary, the Trevor Project Reflects on a Tough Year

Over 12 years ago, when I joined the Trevor Project’s board of directors, I pledged to help save young LGBTQ lives. I truly believe that everyone deserves to be loved and respected, no matter how they identify or who they love. While I was on the board, my determination grew even stronger as I learned so much more about the countless LGBTQ young people in crisis. I take a great deal of pride in all that Trevor has accomplished over 25 years of lifesaving service to LGBTQ young people. We’ve grown from a first-of-its-kind hotline for LGBTQ youth in crisis in 1998 to […]

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PragerU Makes $1 Million Anti-Trans Ad Buy On X

NBC News reports: The Prager University Foundation, a conservative advocacy group, purchased a “takeover” ad on X on Thursday as part of a larger $1 million marketing campaign to promote its polarizing film “Detrans: The Dangers of Gender-Affirming Care.” The 21-minute film focuses on two people who have detransitioned, meaning they previously identified as transgender and later decided they were not. Though both of them began transitioning when they were adults, their stories are part of the film’s larger criticism of transition-related care for minors. PragerU’s X takeover represents X’s shift toward promoting more conservative — and, critics would argue, more […]

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Lambda Legal Celebrates 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy

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As the leaves turn amber and fall softly to the ground, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates not only the rich tapestry of its history but also the remarkable 50-year journey of Lambda Legal, a legal powerhouse advocating for LGBTQ+ rights since 1973. During this LGBTQ+ History Month, Lambda Legal’s chief legal officer Jenny Pizer and CEO Kevin Jennings reflect on the organization’s past and future in a profound conversation with The Advocate. Legacy of Legal Milestones Since its inception in 1973, Lambda Legal has been at the helm of pivotal legal battles, driving a tangible change in the societal and legal landscape. The organization’s track […]

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