USA:

• Iowa Gov. touts new law banning local trans rights protections as “the right thing to do” https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/iowa-gov-touts-new-law-banning-local-trans-rights-protections-as-the-right-thing-to-do/
• Trans Chili’s worker allegedly fired for “personal & lifestyle values” – lawsuit claims https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/chilis-froze-out-trans-staffer-lied-about-it-then-fired-them-lawsuit-claims/
• Learning to accept herself as a bi, trans woman only took some space… and Pride patches https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/learning-to-accept-herself-as-a-bi-trans-woman-only-took-some-space-and-pride-patches/

International:

• Apple and Google remove "deviant" Grindr app from stores in Malaysia https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/apple-and-google-remove-deviant-grindr-app-from-stores-in-malaysia/

Jake Adicoff Story (USA athlete at international event):

• Gay skier Jake Adicoff wins another Winter Paralympics gold medal (second in 24 hours, continuing “4 in 4” quest) https://www.outsports.com/2026/3/11/24130209/jake-adicoff-usa-10km-cross-country-skiing-winter-paralympics-gay-team-lgbtq/

1- Oklahoma House passes bill banning Pride flags at government buildings

https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/11/oklahoma-house-approves-bill-banning-state-from-displaying-lgbtq-pride-flags/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/oklahoma-house-approves-bill-banning-232658556.html

2- Pennsylvania lawmakers advance LGBTQ+ protections package

https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/malcolm-kenyatta-lgbtq-protections

3- Los Angeles County employee files lawsuit over Pride flag display

https://kesq.com/news/california/2026/03/11/public-works-employee-sues-laco-over-lgbt-pride-flag/

4- Senegal parliament passes harsher anti-LGBTQ law

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-lawmakers-approve-new-anti-lgbt-bill-2026-03-11/

https://www.barrons.com/news/senegal-parliament-toughens-law-against-homosexuality-016

5- Chile’s new president takes office as LGBTQ groups warn of rights rollback
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/03/11/far-right-chilean-president-jose-antonio-kast-takes-office/

1. Trump adds anti-trans provisions to voter ID bill thatcould disenfranchise millions of Americans

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/adds-anti-trans-provisions-to-voter-id-bill-that-could-disenfranchise-millions-of-americans
• https://19thnews.org/2026/03/trump-save-america-act-senators

2. This conversion therapy survivor is running for congress& wants to federally ban the practice

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/this-conversion-therapy-survivor-is-running-for-congress-wants-to-federally-ban-the-practice
• https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/mathew-shurka-conversion-therapy-congress

3. The moms who risked jail & deportation to fight fortheir trans kids

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/the-moms-who-risked-to-fight-for-their-trans-kids
• https://19thnews.org/2026/03/moms-arrested-gender-affirming-care

4. RuPaul & Lisa Kudrow Announced as Special Guests atthe 2026 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner

• https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/rupaul-lisa-kudrow-announced-as-special-guests-at-the-2026-human-rights-campaign-los-angeles-dinner
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/lisa-kudrow-rupaul-human-rights-campaign-dinner-1236525293

5. Lent and Ramadan: A Shared Journey for Queer People ofFaith

• https://www.newwaysministry.org/2026/03/10/lent-and-ramadan-a-shared-journey-for-queer-people-of-faith

USA:

Governor vetoes bill that would've funded Charlie Kirk's anti-LGBTQ+ organizations

• https://azmirror.com/briefs/hobbs-vetoes-charlie-kirk-license-plate-bill
• https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2026/03/governor-katie-hobbs-legislative-action-update (official veto announcement)
• Additional: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/governor-vetoes-bill-that-wouldve-funded-charlie-kirks-anti-lgbtq-organizations

Pixar creative chief admits he axed gay content from 2025 film "Elio"

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/pixar-creative-chief-admits-he-axed-gay-content-from-2025-film-elio
• https://deadline.com/2026/03/pixar-pete-docter-elio-queer-storyline-cut-1236746748
• Additional: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/pete-docter-pixar-lgbtq-storyline-elio-therapy-1236681692

Gavin Newsom says he supports trans equality in everything but sports

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/gavin-newsom-says-he-supports-trans-equality-in-everything-but-sports
• https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/03/newsom-transgender-athletes

International:

Samara court in Russia fines LGBTQ+ activist Artyom Fokin $5,700 for 'extremism' over his grassroots group Irida

• https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/09/samara-court-fines-lgbtq-activist-5700-for-extremism-a92162
• https://sgpress.ru/news/542533 (local Russian media on the March 9 ruling)

Taiwan launches "Taiwan Gender Equality Week" in New York's Times Square on International Women's Day

• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/03/10/2003853572
• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/03/09/2003853520
• (launch coverage) Additional: https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1328&s=121800&sms=273

USA:

• Megyn Kelly slams soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe as “rabid, angry lesbian” in unhinged tirade https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/megyn-kelly-slams-soccer-superstar-megan-rapinoe-as-rabid-angry-lesbian-in-unhinged-tirade (Also covered at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/winterolympics/article-15603071/megyn-kelly-megan-rapinoe-trump-hockey.html)
• Jazz Jennings shares emotional video of dad crying when she was banned from girls’ soccer https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/jazz-jennings-shares-emotional-video-of-dad-crying-when-she-was-banned-from-girls-soccer (Also referenced in related coverage: https://parade.com/news/jazz-jennings-childhood-soccer-video-trans-kids-instagram-political-message)
• Texas bans talk therapy for trans kids while SCOTUS forces California to put them in danger https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/texas-bans-talk-therapy-for-trans-kids-while-scotus-forces-california-to-put-them-in-danger (Related Texas AG opinion coverage: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/02/texas-transgender-health-care-minors-kids-mental-therapy)

International:

• Pride project to probe hidden local LGBTQ+ history https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqwpx5x19eo
• International Women’s Day: The cis women who are fiercely fighting transphobia https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/08/international-womens-day-trans

1. Kesha slams White House:

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/kesha-slams-disgusting-inhumane-white-house-for-using-her-song-to-promote/
• https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/03/kesha-white-house-song-tiktok/88958119007/

2. Testosterone therapy study:

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/study-shows-testosterone-therapy-does-not-increase-anger-irritability-or-aggression-in-trans-youth/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X25008274 (original study abstract/full text)

3.  Sophia Bushallyship comments:

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/queer-actress-sophia-bush-lauded-for-comments-on-white-allyship-shes-fking-awesome/
• https://www.buzzfeed.com/leylamohammed/sophia-bush-powerful-message-on-white-allyship

4. Menaka Guruswamy first out Indian parliament member:

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/she-helped-decriminalize-homosexuality-in-india-now-shell-become-its-first-out-parliament-member/
• https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/who-is-menaka-guruswamy-set-to-become-india-first-openly-lgbtq-parliamentarian/article70687017.ece

5. Canadian ARPA lobbying group:

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/inside-the-canadian-christian-lobbying-group-pushing-anti-lgbtq-policy/

1. 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Stranger Things' Dominate as Big Winners at 2026 GLAAD Media Awards

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/heated-rivalry-stranger-things-winners-glaad-media-awards-1236522589/ (Hollywood Reporter – full winners list and recap, published March 6)
• https://www.tvline.com/2116619/glaad-media-awards-2026-winners-list/ (TVLine – detailed TV category wins including Heated Rivalry as Outstanding New Series and Stranger Things as Outstanding Drama)

2. Liza Minnelli Stuns with Surprise Appearance and Accepts New Storyteller Award at GLAAD Media Awards

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/liza-minnelli-glaad-media-awards-heated-rivalry-1236523750/ (Hollywood Reporter – surprise appearance, award acceptance, and quotes from the March 5 ceremony)
• https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/05/glaad-media-awards-2026-best-looks/89004344007/ (USA Today photo gallery and coverage of Minnelli’s entrance and moment)

3. Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Shines as 'The Traitors' Highlights the Best (and Worst) of LGBTQ+ Athletes on Reality TV

• https://www.outsports.com/2026/3/5/24129836/traitors-rob-rausch-johnny-weir-winner-maura-tara-lipinski-gay-athlete/ (OutSports – Johnny Weir’s standout moments vs. other athletes on the show, updated March 6)
• https://www.out.com/gay-athletes/johnny-weir-olympics-the-traitors (Out Magazine – Weir’s reflections on friendship, competition, and queer visibility in the series)

4. Every Out LGBTQ+ Athlete Competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics Is Revealed

• https://www.outsports.com/2026/3/6/24129840/winter-paralympics-out-lgbtq-athletes-list/ (OutSports – complete list of out competitors as the Games begin, published March 6)
• https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/06/the-inspiring-lgbtq-athletes-to-cheer-for-at-the-2026-winter-paralympics/ (PinkNews – spotlight on key out athletes like Jake Adicoff and Jo Butterfield, March 6 update)

5. 'Deadloch' Season 2 Premieres on Prime Video with New Queer Australian Mystery Twists

• https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/deadloch-season-two-prime-video (Official Amazon/Prime Video announcement and trailer details, updated with March 20 premiere info)
• https://au.variety.com/2026/tv/news/deadloch-season-two-official-trailer-33197/ (Variety Australia – trailer release and season overview, fresh coverage)

1. Christian Teacher in Nashville Wins Right to RefuseReading Gay Children's Books

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/christian-teacher-wins-right-to-refuse-to-read-gay-childrens-books-in-school
• https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-school-clears-teachers-record-after-he-refused-to-read-lgbtq-book-kipp-antioch-college-prep-elementary-stella-brings-the-family-tennessee

2. Joe Rogan Calls Trans People "F#@kingPerverts" and Blames Them for School Shootings

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/joe-rogan-calls-trans-people-fking-perverts-blames-them-for-school-shootings

3. Supermodel Jessica White Claims Only Women Can BeBisexual, Citing "Double Standards"

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/supermodel-says-only-women-can-be-bisexual-double-standards-exist-for-us-all
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/04/jessica-white-shares-hot-take-on-men-sexuality

4. Guyana Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed Slammed forDiscriminatory Comments on Lesbians and Bisexuals in Mosques (International– Guyana)

• https://newsroom.gy/2026/03/05/gay-rights-groups-say-azruddins-comments-discriminatory-and-divisive/

5. Peter Tatchell Leads Protest at New London Chick-fil-AOpening Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Funding Concerns

• https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/peter-tatchell-protests-chick-fil-as-london-launch-515327
• https://www.scenemag.co.uk/peter-tatchell-leads-protest-at-chick-fil-as-first-london-restaurant-it-has-funded-anti-lgbtq-campaigns

1. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) launches "WithLove" video series highlighting trans Presbyterians

• https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2026/3/5/new-with-love-video-series-launches-highlighting-trans-presbyterians (official PCUSA announcement with video details and schedule)
• https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/with-love-trans-presbyterians-video-series-launched (Presbyterian Mission Agency page with embeds and context)

2. Iowa House passes bill exempting conversion therapyfrom child abuse definition (HF 2557)

• https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/03/04/conversion-therapy-affirmative-action-bills-pass-iowa-house/ (Iowa Capital Dispatch — full vote breakdown and advocate reactions)
• https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/05/iowa-legislature-conversion-therapy-not-child-abuse-bill/88985318007/ (Des Moines Register — 65-31 vote details and quotes)

3. Florida anti-LGBTQ+ bills fueling anxiety anddepression even if they fail

• https://www.eqfl.org/2026-Resistance-Report-Week7 (Equality Florida’s latest resistance report on the mental-health toll of pending bills)

4. Sicilian Bishops' Conference report urges localchurches to welcome LGBTQ+ people

• https://www.newwaysministry.org/2026/03/05/sicilian-bishops-conference-report-urges-local-churches-to-welcome-lgbtq-people/ (New Ways Ministry — full breakdown of the March 5 report and January meetings)

5. Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary, replaces herwith Sen. Markwayne Mullin

• https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5667546/kristi-noem-homeland-security-fired (NPR — full story on the firing and Mullin nomination)
• https://apnews.com/live/kristi-noem-markwayne-mullin-trump (AP live updates with Noem’s record and Mullin’s stance)

1. Conservative Christians Outraged Over Levi's Jeans AdFeaturing Queer Musician Doechii

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/conservative-christians-freak-out-over-levis-jeans-ad-starring-queer-musician-doechii
• https://www.afa.net/the-stand/culture/2026/02/levi-s-crude-ads-continue

2. Green Party Presidential Candidate Posts ExtremeTransphobic Image on Social Media

• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/green-party-presidential-candidate-posts-extreme-transphobic-image-to-social-media
• https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/green-party-presidential-candidate-posts-extreme-antisemitic-transphobic-image-to-social-media

3. NY Attorney General Demands NYU Langone ResumeGender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

• https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/nyregion/transgender-youth-nyu-langone-attorney-general.html
• https://www.gazettextra.com/news/nation_world/ny-attorney-general-demands-hospital-resume-gender-affirming-treatment-for-trans-youth/article_ee5978ad-b38c-5eed-af52-05c742aea7b4.html

4. Federal Judge Denies DOJ Demand for Transgender YouthCare Records from UPMC

• https://penncapital-star.com/children-families/gender-affirming-health-records-from-upmc-cant-be-made-anonymous-federal-judge-rules
• https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/03/03/upmc-doj-gender-affirming-care-subpoena/stories/202603030065

5. Russia Bans Prominent LGBTQ+ Rights Group 'Coming Out'as Extremist

• https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/ap-russia-bans-a-prominent-lgbtq-rights-group-as-extremist-in-a-new-blow-to-the-beleaguered-community
• https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3825017-russias-crackdown-intensifies-lgbtq-group-tagged-as-extremist