Kit Conner said he was forced to reveal that he's bisexual, Alexis Bellini introduced her transgender son, and two beauty queens get married.

This week read about an organization attempting to bar Somizi Mhlongo from visiting Zimbabwe because he's gay, andEduardo Leite of Brazil claiming that all, because he's gay, doesn't mean he has to fight for equality rights.

Kenyans are outraged by the murder of a non-binary lesbian named Sheila Lumumba, and an LGBT network in Peru hosted a wedding for three same-sex couples.

Police are not taking action against protesters who are against the Singapore government (possibly) removing an anti-gay law, and LGBT people in the Middle East might get their rights taken away.

This week read about supermodel Lily Cole coming out as queer, Quinn winning an Olympic gold medal, and Eminem's child coming out as nonbinary.

Barbados has decriminalized same-sex marriage, and Churches in Ghana have received millions in Western aid despite being anti-LGBT.

This week read about the LGBT community winning rights in Bhutan, and a couple in Bolivia who fought for their rights and won.

LGBT organizations are at risk of cyber attacks in Uganda, and Colombia's Constitutional Court made a ruling to recognize non-binary gender markers.

(WB) New polling released by Gallup Tuesday showed that 70% of those Americans surveyed approved of same-sex marriage, a new milestone in the trend of approval since 1996 when Gallup first polled Americans on recognition of same-sex marriages, which then only registered a 27% approval.

Their voices are strong, their message is powerful, and their vision is clear.

(AP) A Pennsylvania court is giving the OK for a gay couple to dissolve their 2012 adoption so they can get married.

(AP) A federal judge has rejected claims by GOP leaders that North Carolina's attorney general - a Democrat running for governor - won't adequately defend a state law that lets magistrates refuse to perform gay marriages based on their religious beliefs.

(AP) German lawmakers voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage after a short but emotional debate, bringing the country in line with many of its Western peers. Though Chancellor Angela Merkel voted against the measure, she paved the way for its passage by freeing other members of her party to vote their "conscience."

(AP) Republican officials rejected an emotional plea Monday to back off the GOP's opposition to same-sex marriage, renewing the party's embrace of religious conservative values as delegates prepared to welcome Donald Trump to their national convention.

(WB) The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 8 took a final vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law with 258 votes in favor, 169 opposed, and one member voting “present.”

(WB) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), eager to capitalize on the U.S. government coming to the brink of a shutdown with Democrats in control of Congress, was thrown off on Thursday when asked about an LGBT issue in other news of the week.

(WB) The U.S. House approved on Tuesday with significant bipartisan support the Respect for Marriage Act, signaling support for ensuring marriage rights for same-sex couples amid fears basic rights are at threat in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Three Iowa Supreme Court justices who helped legalize gay marriage in the state seven years ago will face voters on Nov. 8 for the first time since the ruling, but they are refusing to campaign for their jobs because they argue the courts should remain above politics.

One small island has succeeded where most countries struggle.

(WB) A Japanese court on Wednesday ruled the country’s constitution does not ban same-sex couples from legally marrying and ensures them a right to marry.

An ad agency approached Jefferson Starship Singer Grace Slick to use her group’s song “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” for a Chick-fil-A commercial. The faith-based company “pisses (her) off” because of their anti-LGBT history, but she agreed — with a catch.

Justice was served for two same-sex couples after a judge ruled that a former county clerk violated their rights when she refused to grant them marriage licenses. 

Last year, a woman who describes herself as “a Louisville, Kentucky photographer and private photo editor with a heart for Jesus," sued the city over its Fairness Ordinance, which prevented discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity.

A widow seeking survivor benefits is hoping for a change of heart from the Justice Department.

If there was any doubt that social media sows discontent and division, media coverage of Facebook cleared that up for us last week.

One of our readers shared a letter from Marco Rubio’s office with SFGN. We attempted to authenticate the email, but Rubio’s office did not respond to our email inquiry. 

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who is a lesbian, wasn’t going to let Sen. Marco Rubio’s remark on a same-sex marriage bill slide.

The daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro on Saturday said hate crimes remain a problem in countries that have extended marriage rights to same-sex couples.

The Supreme Court of Namibia has ordered a government agency to re-evaluate a same-sex couple's application for residence rights. 

(WM) Las Vegas has been known for decades as the place for exuberant nuptials blessed by the swirl of Elvis’ white capes. But for years, legal marriages were barred for same-sex couples.