


Republican Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Child Genital Exams Without Parental Consent
Republican lawmakers in West Virginia’s state legislature have passed a terrifying bill allowing health care providers to examine children’s genitals to identify their “biological sex” without parental consent. The bill seeks to confine gender within a binary, defining “sex” based on whether a person produces eggs or sperm, and demanding that gender-segregated spaces such as
Boston Passes Resolution To Become A Sanctuary City For The LGBTQ+ Community
City councilors in Boston have voted 12-1 to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the LGBTQ+ community. The designation came after Councilor-at-Large Julia Mejia and District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon called on the city to adopt measures to support transgender people. NBC 10 Boston reported Mejia said Boston wouldn’t back down on Wednesday.
Hungary Bans All Pride Events
A new law was passed in Hungary this week banning all Pride events. The draconian legislation officially makes holding a public Pride event a criminal offense according to Outright International. The bill, that was pushed through hastily thanks to an initiative from nationalist-populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, imposes crackdowns on civil rights throughout the country

EU Postpones ETIAS Visa Requirements Until 2026
The European Union is delaying the implementation of the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) until late 2026. The new system was meant to be introduced in May 2025 and would be applicable to countries in the Schengen Area. Travelers from around the world hoping to enter the EU would be required to
Top US National Parks In 2024
Why in the world would the Trump administration want to cut the budget, and the number of park rangers, in our national parks? In 2024, the US National Park Service (NPS) received a discretionary budget request of $3.8 billion, with an additional $1.2 billion from recreation fees, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and other
The White Lotus Latest Filming Destination: Koh Samui, Thailand
Thailand has been rated a top destination this year, particularly for LGBTQ+ travelers, and for those keeping up with HBO hit series “The White Lotus,” the Southeast Asian country’s siren call may seem even louder as the show airs. “The White Lotus” season three was filmed in Thailand, namely on the island of Koh Samui.
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