FDA Policy Changes Allow Gay and Bisexual Men in Monogamous Relationships to Donate Blood

FDA Policy Changes Allow Gay and Bisexual Men in Monogamous Relationships to Donate Blood

After years of restrictions that prohibited gay and bisexual men from donating blood, Dylan Smitha worker with six years of experience at a blood donation center in Washington, became one of the first to take advantage of the recent changes in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies. Since May of this year, regulations have been … Read more

The Rise and Fall of Russian Singer Sergei Lazarev: From Public Favorite to Disgrace

A former favorite of the Russian public, singer Sergei Lazarev fell into disgrace after he openly condemned the Kremlin’s decision to attack Ukraine. At the beginning of Putin’s so-called “SVO”, Russian singer Sergei Lazarev thought too well of his compatriots, calculating that the majority of sensible people would not support the war. Because of this, … Read more

Police Raids in Moscow: Crackdown on Nightclubs and Saunas

Police Raids in Moscow: Crackdown on Nightclubs and Saunas

The raids started around 10pm on December 1st and continued until around two or three in the morning on December 2nd. According to the source, the police searched three establishments. They were held under the pretext of searching for narcotic substances. “In the middle of the party, they stopped the music and [policija] started coming … Read more

Actor Elliot Page Opens Up about the Liberating Experience of Making His First Film as a Trans Man

Actor Elliot Page Opens Up about the Liberating Experience of Making His First Film as a Trans Man

Actor Elliot Page (36), who came out as a trans man in 2020, reveals that making the first film after coming out was a “deeply liberating” experience – especially because of a scene in “Close to You”. he is seen topless. In addition, the film is special in two ways: all of the film’s dialogue … Read more

XV Years of Trans Women: Award-Winning Photojournalist Captures a Celebration of Equality

XV Years of Trans Women: Award-Winning Photojournalist Captures a Celebration of Equality

Through a statement, the National Council to Prevent Discrimination (CONAPRED) announced the winners of the XVIII Faces for Equality Award “Gilberto Rincón Gallardo”, among whom stands out the EFENoticias México photojournalist Sáshenka Gutiérrez, whose series of photographs titled ‘XV years of trans women’, was awarded recognition in one of the four categories imposed by the … Read more

Blitar District Urged to Issue Anti-LGBT Regulation as HIV/AIDS Cases Increase

Blitar District Urged to Issue Anti-LGBT Regulation as HIV/AIDS Cases Increase

Blitar – The number of people living with HIV/AIDS (ODHA) in Blitar district from the gay population has increased by 100 percent over the last six months. For this reason, MUI urges the district government to immediately issue an anti-LGBT regulation. Public Relations of the Blitar Regency MUI, Jamil Mashadi, acknowledged that this phenomenon of … Read more

Controversy Surrounding Jakarta’s City Forest and LGBT Activities

Controversy Surrounding Jakarta’s City Forest and LGBT Activities

Jakarta – City Forest which is located in Cawang, East Jakarta, has received scrutiny because it is suspected of being a gathering place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT). According to Komnas HAM, efforts to control LGBT “hooks” have the potential to violate human rights. Acting (Pj) Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi … Read more

The State Duma Unanimously Bans Gender Reassignment in Russia: Far-Reaching Consequences for Transgender People

The State Duma Unanimously Bans Gender Reassignment in Russia: Far-Reaching Consequences for Transgender People

The law still needs to be approved by the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, and President Vladimir Putin to take effect, but no delays are expected. “The State Duma has banned gender reassignment in Russia. The relevant changes in legal norms, proposed by the Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodins and deputies … Read more

Fighting Love: A Unique Relationship in the World of Film

Fighting Love: A Unique Relationship in the World of Film

Director Christoph Hochhäusler is breaking new ground in the history of film with his latest project. The film explores the dynamics of an unconventional couple who find themselves in a challenging situation. The story revolves around Leni, a transwoman played by Thea Ehrlich, who is desperate to get out of jail. In order to secure … Read more