Rappler's latest stories on LGBTQ+
'Sports Illustrated' uses transgender model in swimsuit issue for first time
Brazil's 23-year-old Valentina Sampaio will be the first ever transgender model to grace the magazine's swimsuit issue, which is set for a July 21 release
[OPINION] Being gay in an all-girl Catholic school
'Having a support system is not as powerful as it sounds if the structure it resides in is hesitant to change'
[OPINION] Pinoy BL, censorship, and problematic LGBTQ+ representation
'Content producers of Pinoy BL series still have a responsibility to be more inclusive'
'Pride 20' fights back, accuses MPD of illegal arrest, sexual harassment
'Gamit ang dahas, pananakot, at pananakit, pa-traidor na binuwag nila ang aming mapayapang pagkilos,' says the so-called Pride 20 in their complaint against 32 Manila policemen
Manila Pride protesters freed, to sue police
(UPDATED) 'Expect that we will file countercharges against the Manila police,' says Bahaghari's Rey Valmores-Salinas
SC's deference to Congress on same-sex union 'dooms marriage equality'
A paper published by UP Law criticizes the 2019 decision of the Supreme Court junking a same-sex marriage petition mainly due to technicalities, and says it was 'an abdication of its function as a Court'
China's LGBT couples 'wed' online as gay marriage push stalls
Despite a shake-up of China's marriage law last month – and a groundswell of support for same-sex unions in the socially conservative country – demands to make gay marriage legal have not been met
Being trans in tech: Championing equality with Google’s Melai Lopez
'Never let anyone tell them that they do not belong in a certain space'
'Sulong 'wag patinag': In a pandemic, Metro Manila Pride 2020 goes online
No virus can stop the rainbow flag from flying
‘Resist injustice’: Newly sworn lawyer helps detained Pride protesters
Bernardo says the protesters asked for his legal advice prior to the short gathering and during its planning
‘Is this the new normal?’ Catriona Gray questions Pride march arrests
‘Now is the time to speak up,’ Miss Universe 2018 urges her followers
'Hindi makatarungan': Artists, celebrities speak out vs arrest of Pride march protesters
On social media, several artists and celebrities condemn the arrests and call for the release of the protesters
Netizens call to free detained Pride protesters: ‘Pride is protest’
Using the hashtag #FreePride20, netizens express disbelief over the arrest of 20 protesters on Friday, June 26
C’mon guys, it’s 2020: Debunking LGBTQ+ stereotypes
To this day, LGBTQ+ members still experience prejudice and endure stereotypes that may harm them
Taiwan's 'conservative anarchist' transgender cabinet member
Audrey Tang, Taiwan's digital minister and the world's first openly transgender cabinet member says, it is the experience of living through different identities that allows her to see multiple perspectives
At least 20 arrested at Pride march in Manila
(UPDATED) 'Nasa batas iyan na bawal iyan,' police tell the protesters, who observed physical distancing and wore face masks
Robredo tells LGBTQ+ in positions of power to ‘use your influence to change mindsets'
'Push lang nang push, mga besh!' Vice President Leni Robredo tells the community as she asks them to continue doing small but concrete steps to promote gender equality
73% of Filipinos think 'homosexuality should be accepted by society' – report
The Philippines' acceptance of homosexuality did not change between 2013 and 2019, according to a Pew Research survey
Here's how you can march for Pride and help LGBTQ+ communities during pandemic
Through the March for Pride website, advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ can lead their own Pride marches from the safety of their homes
On Pride Month, Pia Wurtzbach calls for 'higher platforms' for LGBTQ+ dialogue
'Being an ally is someone who gives a sense of a safe and affirming space for our loving community,' says Pia
Catriona Gray on allyship: 'To be better allies, we need to educate ourselves'
'Being an ally starts with small acts every day,' says Catriona
Kevin Balot 'sorry for confusion,' walks back on beauty pageant statement
'Thank you for all your comments and bubulay-bulayin ko po lahat yun para ma improve ang way of thinking ko,' says Kevin, who was crowned Miss International Queen 2012
A lonely and dangerous lockdown for LGBTQ Indians
'Right now, it is simply too dangerous to come out of the closet,' says Jo, digital editor for online forum Gaysi
These LGBTQ+ films are streaming on iWant for Cinema One Originals' Pride Film Festival
You can now stream '2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten,' 'Shift,' and 'Changing Partners' for free from June 19 to July 20
Raven-Symoné ties the knot with girlfriend
The 'That's So Raven' star weds her girlfriend Miranda Maday during a private backyard wedding ceremony
[OPINION | Artwork] No age limit for acceptance
'I did this piece because a lot of my fellow LGBTQ+ have been struggling to come out,' says the artist
[OPINION] Do I have to label myself to have an identity?
'[S]ince we’re all just finding a handle to hold on to as we figure out who we are, we must be open to the idea that a person’s journey towards self-understanding may be different from another person’s'
U.S. top court rules civil rights law protects LGBTQ+ workers
The landmark decision says Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlaws discrimination against employees because of a person's sex, also covers sexual orientation and transgender status
Emma Watson, Eddie Redmayne defend transgender people following JK Rowling's anti-trans tweets
The actors both appeared in films in the 'Harry Potter' universe
No Pride march? Here are other activities to celebrate Pride 2020
(UPDATED) Straying away from an extravagant Pride march due to quarantine restrictions, the Filipino LGBTQ+ community continues to celebrate Pride month through various activities online. Here are some you can join.
Daniel Radcliffe speaks up in support of transgender, nonbinary persons
The 'Boy Who Lived' releases a statement through the Trevor Project – an organization that provides support for LGBTQ+ youth
Lili Reinhart comes out as 'proud' bisexual woman
The actress publicly talks about being a bisexual woman for the first time as she invites followers to attend an LGBTQ+ protest in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement
[PODCAST] I've Got An Opinion: I can be transgender and Catholic at the same time
We speak with Mela Habijan, who is both a trans woman and a Catholic. How does she reconcile the two?
Anti-gay video backing Putin reforms causes stir
This latest video is reminiscent of another clip released in 2018 urging Russians to re-elect Putin or live in a 'nightmare' future in which they are forced to co-habitate with gay men
Panama's gender-based virus rules rebuked after transgender abuse
Panamanian authorities decree in early April that men could only leave home to go shopping on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with women allowed to do so on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Short of blood, U.S. relaxes restrictions on gay donors
The change also applies to women who have had sex with gay or bisexual men, as well as to people who have received a tattoo or piercing
[OPINION] 'Chaka, canceled ang show': Coronavirus and the LGBT gig economy
'It isn't only the parloristas, the event hosts, and the make-up artists that will be affected. There is no safety net ready to catch those on the lower rungs of society when the health crisis is coupled with a looming economic crisis.'
Russian LGBT activist faces porn trial for vagina drawings
Amnesty International declares Yulia Tsvetkova a prisoner of conscience facing 'absurd charges'
Glamour and equality in Thailand at world's top transgender pageant
The annual Miss Tiffany's Universe pageant brings together 21 international contestants showcasing their beauty but also spreading a defiant message for equality from across the globe
[OPINION] In solidarity with our queer sisters
'The more I learned about the experiences of other LGBTQ folks like me, the more I recognized that we were still different from each other'
Ian Veneracion on daughter's coming out: 'Don't ever be apologetic about it'
The actor and his wife fully support their only daughter, who came out as a lesbian when she was 16
Fury as Kanye West hymn service pushes out transgender show
French performer Phia Menard's show is canceled to make way for one of Kanye's 'Sunday Service' gospel hymn sessions
Bollywood's first gay romcom: Loud, proud, and sealed with a kiss
The director of Bollywood's first gay romcom 'Be Extra Careful About Marriage' says the 'controversial subject matter' had to be made 'accessible' to the public through humor
LGBTQ+ groups hit Oplan X-Men’s ‘targeted harassment’ against transgender women
Camp Queer points out 'Oplan X-Men' is only one example of the routine denial of transgender people's right to exist in public spaces
2 Makati cops fired over alleged ‘transgender profiling’
(UPDATED) Makati City police chief Rogelio Simon confirms that Patrolman Timmy Paez and Police Corporal Juliel Atal are relieved from their posts
[OPINION] The need for our schools to be homonormative
There are even instances when LGBTQ people are made to sign 'contracts' to ensure they did not express their sexual orientation and gender identity
Dwyane Wade reveals his 12-year-old a transgender child
Former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade proves to be an All-Star father as well
Dutch beauty Youtuber Nikkie Tutorials unveils herself as transgender woman
'Filming this video is scary but it feels so liberating and freeing,' says Nikkie
[EDITORIAL] 2019's lesson for 2020: There will be pushback
From Greta Thunberg, the LGBTQ+, the #metoo movement, the fact-checkers to the Magnitsky activists, history slams us with one truth: 'power is not given, it is taken'
After ‘Tala’ revival, Sarah G thanks the LGBT community, teases ‘Tala 2.0’
A new version of ‘Tala’? Yes, please!
