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Adoption Statistics Reveal Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Families
July 5, 2026
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) released the official adoption figures for 2025 on Friday. With a mere 3,517 adoptions, this
July 5, 2026
Michael Kauch Named LGBTQIA+ Spokesperson on FDP’s New Federal Board
The new FDP national board named Michael Kauch on Monday as the party’s “Spokesperson for
July 4, 2026
Far-Right Attacks in Cottbus: Unknown Suspects Steal Rainbow Flag from Green Party Office
One day after a suspected attack on a housing project in Cottbus, the Greens discovered
July 4, 2026
Turkey Denies Entry to a Gay Cruise Ship
The Turkish authorities have denied a cruise ship docking in two of the country’s ports
July 4, 2026
Cottbus Ahead of Pride: Attacks Spark Growing Uncertainty
Alleged far-right assaults in Cottbus are raising concerns among the queer community ahead of Christopher
July 4, 2026
Rainbow Flag: A Symbol of Reconciliation and Responsibility
The German Ministry of Defence (BMVg) under Boris Pistorius (SPD) raised the rainbow flag again
July 4, 2026
Nonbinary Members of Germany’s SPD Criticize Systemic Discrimination
A sharp accusation from within the ranks: the SPD is using a “queer-hostile” line of
July 4, 2026
Notes on Susan Sontag at Berlin’s Schwules Museum
How would Susan Sontag have reacted to her life and work being showcased at the
NEW JOURNALS ON TRAVEL
July 5, 2026
Adoption Statistics Reveal Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Families
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) released the official adoption figures for 2025 on Friday. With
July 5, 2026
Michael Kauch Named LGBTQIA+ Spokesperson on FDP’s New Federal Board
The new FDP national board named Michael Kauch on Monday as the party’s “Spokesperson for
July 4, 2026
Far-Right Attacks in Cottbus: Unknown Suspects Steal Rainbow Flag from Green Party Office
One day after a suspected attack on a housing project in Cottbus, the Greens discovered
July 4, 2026
Turkey Denies Entry to a Gay Cruise Ship
The Turkish authorities have denied a cruise ship docking in two of the country’s ports