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The European Championship 2020 - when the world deals with the topic of queerness. Even those who are otherwise rather less concerned with soccer and co. may have noticed that this European Championship will not only focus on sports, but among other things on another important topic: LGBTQ. For a long time, it was a "well-kept secret" that footballers - obviously - can be gay and perform well on the pitch. Many athletes shied away from coming out. They were afraid of being perceived as not masculine enough. However, the topic of queerness is already playing a particularly important role at the 2020 European Championships. It only takes a glance at the details to see that the rainbow is present in many areas. The match of the German team against Hungary as a prime example The match between Germany and Hungary made big waves even before kickoff. Among other things, this was due to the...

Warsaw Pride was celebrated extensively In times of Corona it still seems a bit strange when several people come together in one place like in Warsaw. Nevertheless, they do exist: the occasions that show how important it is to stand together, of course based on the respective current Corona rules, but as determined as ever. A particularly nice gesture: even the mayor of the city did not miss the opportunity to walk side by side with the LGBTQs and thus make a statement. In a time when Poland is criticized from different sides, among others also because of its "LGBTQ-free zones", this step is in many ways a small highlight. Pride in Warsaw - thousands of visitors join in the fun The response was huge! Within a short time, thousands of people gathered in the streets of Warsaw to celebrate their Pride. Especially many goosebumps moments were experienced among an...

There are now a number of companies that print the Pride rainbow on their packaging and thus engage in pinkwashing. These designs are particularly popular around Pride Month. What was welcomed by many, especially at the beginning of this trend, is now occasionally met with skepticism. Time and again, accusations are made that the companies in question are only using the bright colors to present themselves well in public. However, there is no other intention or real statement behind it. One main accusation: companies are not consistent enough In Germany, it is usually not a big problem for the companies in question to add the rainbow to their logo and put it in the limelight. After all, for many people today it is considered "hip" to support the community. The whole thing becomes a little more precarious, however, when it comes to using the LGBTQ content to, for example,...

Many queers know the problem: shortly after coming out, unpleasant questions come now and then. "Finally" you can "someone like that" and can ask all the questions that have accumulated over the past years. Every now and then, prejudices come up here that make you smile. Sometimes, however, the sentences speak of one thing above all: intolerance. The following questions/ statements are particularly annoying. No. 1: Are you sure that you are not actually "normal"? This question is perceived by many queers as a slap in the face. He/she has probably spent months thinking about coming out and then the whole thing is dismissed as a "phase." Even though it certainly may not be meant that way, such a question is a slap in the face to the person and can actually be very hurtful. No. 2: Are you the man or the woman? This is an old prejudice that in same-sex relationships "one of the m...

ESC winner Duncan Laurence will not perform in Hungary for the time being This is a statement that has it all: ESC winner Duncan Laurence from 2019 has decided not to perform in Hungary. The reason is the current anti-LGBTQ situation in the country. Especially the latest law, in connection with which it is to be ensured that children do not come into contact with queer content, recently caused a stir. And this is exactly where Duncan comes in when he says he won't be touring Hungary anymore for the time being. The background of the law, by the way, is that by banning the corresponding content, it should be achieved that children and young people are less likely to become queer or think about gender reassignment. Only from the age of 18 should people in Hungary then have access to the relevant media, including relevant educational books. Duncan is not only concerned u...

Transsexual athlete takes part in For many it is a small sensation: for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games a trans athlete will compete. Actually, this is another logical step on the way to more equality and tolerance. But who is Laurel Hubbard anyway? In which discipline is she competing? And what does it mean at all that transsexuality is suddenly also "quite normal" at the Olympic Games? Portrait of Laurel Hubbard Laurel Hubbard competes for New Zealand in weightlifting (87 kg category). She is 43 years old and comes from Auckland. Her gender reassignment was a few years ago and took place in 2012. In order for her to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games, a few points must be met. In the first step, Hubbard must confirm her female gender identity. The corresponding document is then valid for four years and may be used during...

Sesame Street launches with its first gay couple. While efforts are currently being made in Hungary to ban queer content from the media, the USA is currently taking a different approach. An episode has now been published on YouTube in which everything revolves around a gay couple. Fittingly, this is part of the content of Family Day. Among other things, it is intended to show what everyday life is like in a rainbow family. Frank and Dave, the two main characters, are the dads of a daughter (Mia). They are all introduced to the other residents of Sesame Street - and thus also to the audience. Many queers are enthusiastic about the gay couple on Sesame Street - but there are also dissenting voices Already (as of June 21, 2021), the video with the rainbow family has been clicked on far more than 100,000 times. The comment function is deactivated. Viewers only have the option of giving thumbs up or thumbs down. D...

"Fag bandage" - AfDler with absolute no go The German national team has made a very good figure in the game against Portugal and that too with the "fag bandage". Actually, everything could be beautiful. Actually. AfD politician Uwe Junge seems to feel disturbed by one detail here. We're not talking about the team's playing tactics, but about the captain's armband on Neuer's upper arm, which this year features a rainbow design. A gesture of solidarity with the LGBTQ community. The AfD politician in question, however, called it a "faggot armband" - and thus turned many on the net against him. Boy has deleted his tweet again - but: the network does not forget AfD politician Uwe Junge seems to have been affected by the headwind and the media response, because the post in which he called Manuel Neuer's captain's armband a "fag bandage" is now history. Literally it said: "Mün...

LGBTQ series bingen? No problem! Even in summer, of course, nothing speaks against one or the other series marathon. All the better that the number of series with LGBTQ content has increased over time. If you want to deal with queer topics today - either directly or on the fringe - you'll usually find what you're looking for quickly. But which LGBTQ-related series are actually particularly popular? For whom might it be worth taking a closer look where? The following sections provide some insight! Orange is the New Black It's certainly no exaggeration to call Orange is the New Black a hit series and king of LGBTQ series. The storyline spans numerous seasons and appeals to a wide variety of audiences. Among other things, it is now also about queers, such as homosexuals or transsexuals. Laverne Cox and Samira Wiley have also been involved in the series. The message behind the plot is actually i...