Weekly Queer Digest
July 16-23, 2021
State of the World…
There are at least 163 out LGBTQ athletes in the Tokyo Summer Olympics, LGBTQ activists in Poland refused to be silenced by lawsuits, and the Virgin Islands hosted a Pride march!
In more great news, Chile's Senate passed marriage equality (now advancing to the Chamber of Deputies) and federal courts in the United States have successfully blocked Arkansas' ban on trans health care and West Virginia's ban on trans student athletes - a huge win for human rights!
However, we still saw violence in Los Angeles as dozens were arrested at an anti-trans protest and in Hungary as the prime minister called for a referendum amid outrage over an information ban.
We must stay vigilant as we defend our rights. Stay happy, healthy, and joyful as we pursue freedom!