Category: Election
EU Elections: Candidates Vow to Support LGBTI Human Rights Amidst Authoritarian Backlash
The recent EU elections have seen a rise in candidates supporting LGBTI human rights amidst increasing authoritarianism in Europe.
The State of LGBTI Rights in Europe: Challenges, Progress, and the Role of Legal Protections
The findings from ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights’ LGBTIQ Survey III report are also presented, shedding light on the legislative landscape and the increase in hate speech and violence targeting LGBTI individuals.
Sinéad O’Connor’s estate wants «biblical devil» Donald Trump to stop using her music
Sinéad O’Connor’s estate has demanded that Donald Trump stop using her music at his campaign rallies, as she had referred to him as a «biblical devil».
USA : 10% of California Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
A record number of LGBTQ candidates claim victory in another «rainbow wave»
At least 400 LGBTQ candidates won their midterm races, breaking 2020’s record of 334, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund.
Local Elections : Labour’s Dylan Tippetts becomes Plymouth City Council’s first trans councillor
Plymouth City Council’s first openly transgender councillor has described it as a «massive honour» to represent people in the city.