World of Politics

Polish towns go 'LGBT free' ahead of bitter European election campaign

Teresa Drzewiecka grew up during World War Two, when German and Soviet troops battled for control of her town of Swidnik in eastern Poland. Now 83, she sees another threat to her country’s survival: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

Costa Rica: Know the protocol provided by the MEP to attack bullying in the LGTBI student population

Teaching and administrative staff must respect the name that any person chooses to be identified, allow the use of the sanitary service that corresponds to the gender with which it defines itself, as well as the dress code.

US: Houses passes Equality Act to increase protections for sexual orientation and gender identity

The House passed legislation Friday that would protect those living in states where it's legal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and other services as well as access to public accommodations such as restaurants.