LGBTQ rights
Hungary Just Passed a Law Effectively Banning Gay Couples From Adopting
Rights groups accused Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of scapegoating Hungary’s LGBTQ community for political gain, and to distract from the government’s handling of the COVID pandemic.
Joe Biden Just Named a Trans Veteran to His Transition Team
A retired commander in the U.S. Navy, Shawn Skelly became one of the first trans people to receive a presidential appointment under President Obama.
What We Just Learned About Amy Coney Barrett's Beliefs on Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Barrett repeatedly dodged questions during her confirmation hearing, but here's what she did say.
'Violent' Arrests Spark Protests Against Polish Government Homophobia
Large groups of demonstrators are gathering outside police stations in support of arrested LGBTQ activist Margot Szutowicz, under the banner of "the Polish Stonewall".
More Than 80 Polish Towns Have Declared Themselves 'LGBTQ-Free Zones'
The European Parliament just voted to condemn the practice and demand the Polish government revoke the symbolic declarations.
Chick-fil-A Won't Entirely Rule Out Donating to Anti-LGBTQ Charities Again
"No organization will be excluded from future consideration—faith-based or non-faith-based," the company told VICE.
Poland's Far Right Used Independence Day to Rally Against LGBTQ Rights
The "annual hate-fest" took place as Poland is in the middle of a raging culture war over gay rights.
Kanye's Ode to Chick-fil-A Sucks
Unsurprisingly, Chick-fil-A told VICE they’re "grateful" for the shoutout on ‘Jesus is King.’
VIDEO: Matthew Shepard’s Parents Slammed AG William Barr on LGBTQ Rights
A letter from Shepard's parents attacking Barr was read aloud during a ceremony inside the Justice Department.
A Conservative Indian City is About to Have its First Queer, Youth-Organised Film Festival
The films will focus on “issues faced by the community across the country.”
A Trans Woman was Hacked to Death in the Philippines
Advocates are once again pushing for the SOGIE bill, which aims to protect the LGBTQ community in the Philippines.
This City's First Ever Pride March Ended With Far-Right Mobs Hunting Down Queer Kids
Footage taken after the march in Kharkiv, Ukraine shows thugs in balaclavas kicking and beating Pride marchers.