May 17, 2026

SOURCES:Queer Author Dr. Melissa Wilcox Explores Spiritual Experiences of Queer BDSM Practitioners in New Book https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/christians-deny-bdsms-historic-link-to-spirituality-so-a-queer-author-is-writing-a-book-about-it/Sophia Bush Speaks Out on Moms Saving America and Queer Family Power https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/queer-actress-sophia-bush-says-moms-can-save-us-should-be-in-charge-of-everything/Federal Judge Calls Out “Appalling” Hobby Lobby Funding of Anti-Marriage Equality Efforts https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/federal-judge-calls-admin-appalling-hobby-lobby-funds-anti-marriage-efforts-gay-icon-passes/IDAHOBIT 2026 Observed Worldwide Under Theme “At the Heart of Democracy” https://may17.org/2026/theme/(Official site)Also: https://www.poz.com/article/fighting-lgbtq-equality-idahobit-2026-gets-heart-democracyRising LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Germany Spark National Concern https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-lgbtq-hate-crimes-surging-in-germany/av-77179637