LGBTQ community
Coverage of LGBTQ community in the Nexus archive.
- US gave Tehran secret data on Iranian asylum seekers, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration unlawfully shared confidential personal information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, including details of pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals. The complaint claims this data sharing puts asylum seekers at risk of deportation to Iran, where they may face 'grave danger.'
- Turkey editor, NGO staff held on ‘terror’ charge ahead of NATO summit
The editor-in-chief of a Turkish LGBTQ journal and 42 environmental volunteers were among 103 people jailed on terror charges ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. The arrests, part of anti-terror police raids, included journalists and academics, with prosecutors alleging suspects aimed to portray Turkey as a terrorism hotspot. Human rights groups criticized the use of terrorism laws to silence critics.
- 5 glaring reasons why major league baseball should immediately stop celebrating Pride Night
The article argues that Major League Baseball's Pride Nights have become increasingly radicalized, promoting diverse sexual preferences and gender reassignment, alienating conservative fans. It cites the San Francisco Giants' Pride Night event featuring drag queens and vow renewals as an example, while criticizing MLB's political stances on social issues like Black Lives Matter and Georgia's voting laws.
- Minneapolis city council hear arguments in favor of legalizing adult bathhouses for LGBTQ community
The Minneapolis City Council received widespread support for repealing the longstanding ban on venues such as bathhouses, ahead of an upcoming vote on Wednesday. The proposal focuses on legalizing adult bathhouses for the LGBTQ community.
- It’s been 10 years since ‘unimaginable tragedy,’ the Pulse nightclub shooting
The article marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, where a gunman pledged to ISIS killed 49 people during a Latin night. Current discussions include state actions affecting LGBTQ+ spaces, such as removing Pride colors at the memorial site, and plans for a permanent memorial. Political figures like State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Gov. Ron DeSantis have acknowledged the tragedy and its ongoing impact.
- Hong Kong holds off on annual LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten?
Hong Kong's government task force did not conduct an LGBTQ publicity campaign for the first time in a decade, raising concerns about reduced support for the community. The Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit (GISOU) reported only seven complaints from 2015 to 2025.
- Fury from LGBTQ community as Tennessee declares June as 'Nuclear Family Month' and DROPS 'pride'
Tennessee has declared June as 'Nuclear Family Month' while omitting 'Pride' in the designation, sparking significant backlash from the LGBTQ community. The decision has been criticized for disregarding LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity efforts.