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The AfD has once again underlined its opinion towards rainbow families. Various politicians of the party are upset that the rights of rainbow families should be strengthened in the future. The ruling of the European Court of Justice was the straw that broke the camel's back for some AfD'ers. But what had happened? And what impact will the new laws have on families with same-sex parents? What was decided? With the recent ruling of the European Court of Justice, the rights of rainbow families were once again strengthened a little bit. And it is precisely this that various AfD politicians take issue with. The bone of contention: the decision that the country of Bulgaria must recognize the nationality of a child, even if the parents in question, who have the nationality of the respective country of origin, are people of the same sex. Or in other words: Do b...

After lockdown ends, assaults against queers in the UK are on the rise again A look at the statistics dealing with violent attacks against queers in Great Britain paints a sad picture. Because: since the end of the lockdown, violent acts against homosexual and transsexual people have increased. A corresponding report was published by the PA news agency. In numbers, this means: In the summer alone, in the period between May and August, more than 2,200 assaults per month were committed in which hatred of homosexuals was the focus. If you compare these figures with the period between January and April of the same year, you will see that the number of crimes per month increased by about 750. In total, about 15,000 people were victims of homophobic violence in the first half of the year. A sad "record." If you turn your attention to the reports around crimes against transsexual people, you will be confronted with ...

"Love is everything!": The four-part Rosenstolz documentary is available in the ARD media library. Four million records sold, a total of five number 1 albums, numerous tours and appearances on radio and television: The band Rosenstolz can look back on a long and successful history. But in 2011 it became very quiet around the Peter and Anna and quickly it became clear that there will be at least not too soon a reunion. As part of the band's 30th anniversary, public television released a four-part miniseries and showed the documentary "Legends - Rosenstolz". Those who want to see the band "live" once again should also not miss the concert recorded in Leipzig in 2006. Intimate insights into the band life of Rosenstolz The miniseries "Rosenstolz - Liebe ist alles" gives intimate insights behind the scenes and should be a real "must see" not only for die-hard fans. Anna ...

Lewis Hamilton wants to draw attention to grievances in Saudi Arabia There were many discussions surrounding the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia. Time and again, human rights violations, including against queers, have been complained about. One driver who does not seem comfortable with the current situation is Lewis Hamilton. He stressed that the sport had decided that it needed to be "here," and regardless of whether it was wrong or right. However, he said, it was important to draw attention to the existing grievances in the context of the race in Saudi Arabia. And that is exactly what the Briton intends to do. Lewis Hamilton drives again with rainbow helmet The fact that Lewis Hamilton wears a rainbow helmet is nothing new. He already wore it in the past in Qatar. There and in Saudi Arabia it is forbidden to be gay. Anyone who opposes this risks a prison sentence. Lewis Hamilton is not the only driver who has come out with d...

Who doesn't know the song? "Smalltown Boy" burned itself into the ear canals with earworm guarantee and became an international success. One who was not essentially uninvolved in this, because he composed it, is dead: Steve Bronski. The exceptional talent died at the age of 61. Bronski Beat dealt with queer themes early on Whether it's "Why?" or "Smalltown Boy," some of Bronski Beat's lyrics are about exactly what preoccupied the queer scene in the 1980s. The band was heard AND understood. The lyrics were part of the lyrics that, even back then, although many of the melodies came across as rather loosey-goosey, were seen as an important statement to be taken seriously. Accordingly, the band around Steve Bronski has already made history and shaped an entire generation. Colleagues say goodbye on Twitter One of the first artists to speak out after Steve Bronski's death is Ji...

Wil Wheaton apologizes for being homophobic Wil Wheaton is not only known to die-hard Star Trek fans. At the latest since he played himself and Dr. Sheldon Cooper's nemesis in "The Big Bang Theory," he has become a household name to an even larger TV community. The actor currently seems to be strongly dealing with his past. He recently apologized on social media for having been homophobic in the past. In this context, he explained that he had been incited by Eddie Murphy. Wil Wheaton also warns against homophobic tendencies, among other things Wil Wheaton's Facebook post seemed like that of a man who has definitely thought about his teenage years. So he not only apologized for having been homophobic himself in the past, but also warns against hate ambassadors, such as Dave Chappelle. Among other things, it seems to be a personal concern for him to explain which...

Just about everyone has prejudices. Sometimes consciously, sometimes completely unconsciously. Many queers are confronted with the same phrases about sexual orientation and "typical queer behavior" over and over again. And that's exactly why they exist: the classics that are sure to make just about every queer person white-hot and that always raise the question: how do I react to this garbage? The following five sentences have definitely made it into the - not praiseworthy - prejudice charts. Sentence No. 1: You have never had a real man/woman! Of course, this begs the question: What is a real man/woman? Not only that this saying seems extremely arrogant, it is simply also still little intelligently. Nobody decides, because he was disappointed by the opposite sex, consciously to become for example gay or lesbian. This is exactly what many people understand a...

"So, what good resolutions do you have for the coming year?" - This is a question that is being asked more and more frequently right now. Even though some objectives, such as "smoke less" or "eat healthier" often don't last long, it definitely makes sense not to give up and instead start a "new round" every year. If you feel like a little support, you can of course also try to put together your good intentions together with your partner. By the way, depending on the resolution, the romance factor within the relationship can often be increased in this way. Resolution No. 1: More couple time Is there a better resolution? Unfortunately, passion and sex sometimes fall by the wayside in hectic everyday life. If you want to counteract this - even after years of being in a relationship - you should resolve to integrate regular couple times into your everyday life. Whether it's about getting together for a roma...

When people think of classic coming outs, they often think of the famous conversation with their parents or closest friends. Sooner or later, however, a conversation with work colleagues is usually on the agenda - at least when the rumor mill is already bubbling. But what should actually be considered when coming out at work, when it comes to bringing the whole thing over the stage as stress-free as possible? Basically, the following applies: Of course, no one MUST come out in their professional environment if they do not want to. However, this is often a welcome alternative to the secrecy surrounding one's own relationship status. The following tips will definitely help. Tip No. 1: Work out a "concept This tip sounds a bit "pragmatic"? Maybe. Nevertheless, it is definitely helpful to think about what you want to say. Many things are possible here. From a short "By the way: I'm gay!" to a detailed talk about the...