LGBTQ rights
Trans Woman Killed in ‘Heinous Attack’ Is 6th Trans Person to Die Violently This Year
“Law enforcement, state officials, and local politicians have no sense of urgency to address this growing epidemic,” said the grieving mom of 45-year-old Alexus Braxton.
‘Lesbians, Schmesbians’: Turkey Accused of Scapegoating LGBTQ Protesters
Turkey’s leaders are weaponising anti-LGBTQ sentiment to distract from growing student protests, LGBTQ rights advocates told VICE World News.
The Queer TV Show Bypassing Russia's Homophobic Laws
The creators of 'Here I Come' open up about the risks of telling an LGBTQ story in a country where homophobia is the law.
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.