Poland’s New QueerMuzeum Challenges The Country’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiments
Poland has a new museum dedicated to the history of the country’s LGBTQ+ community. QueerMuzeum will be operated by Lambda Warsaw Association, Poland’s oldest operating LGBTQ+ organization, according to the Washington Blade. The museum hosts many important artifacts, some of which date back as far as the 16th century. QueerMuzeum challenges Poland’s post-communist conservatism, which has
Pope Francis Says Gay Men Can Become Priests
The Vatican has announced new guidelines for gay men hoping to become priests, a switch from previously held beliefs expressed by Pope Francis that gay men were not fit for priesthood. In a press release from the Italian Bishops Conference, the Vatican made it clear that it’s fine for those studying for priesthood – or
How Will The Republican Majority In Congress Affect Trans Rights?
With the arrival of a new year also came the commencement of a new session of Congress, this one with a Republican majority. So what will the next two years entail for trans people while conservatives are in charge? In recent years, a slough of anti-trans legislation has been introduced at a federal level and
New Technology Helps Travelers Find Lost Luggage
Each year millions of travelers arrive at airports around the world hoping to grab their luggage and quickly begin enjoying they vacations or starting their business meetings. Also each year, millions of bags go missing at airports everywhere, and unfortunately for travelers whose luggage is lost, this means an interrupted itinerary and additional travel stress.
Short-Term Vacation Rental Companies Offer Free Temporary Housing To LA Fire Victims
As major neighborhoods in L.A. continue to lose homes, businesses, and community resources to raging fires, Airbnb and other short-term and vacation rental platforms are offering free accommodations for those who have lost their homes. Airbnb and competitor vacation home company Pacaso are using their vast database of rental properties to match available rentals with
Florence, Italy Implements New Rules To Limit Mass Tourism
Tourist hotspot Florence, Italy has implemented additional measures to limit mass tourism. The latest developments in the city’s campaign against mass tourism include the banning of lock boxes most commonly utilized by residents renting out their properties on short-term rental platforms, and a heaven-sent ban on tour guide loudspeakers. The lock boxes, which allow tourists
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