THIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ People by Progressive Voices Network published on 2026-06-25T00:45:26Z THIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ People THIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ People How bad is it for LGBTQ people around the world? The latest reports paint a troubling picture: nearly one-third of the world’s countries continue to criminalize, persecute, or openly discriminate against LGBTQ people. Why is progress accelerating in some places while moving backward in others? This week, Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project joins Karel from Ukraine to break down the biggest LGBTQ stories from around the globe. 🌈 This week: • New research reveals the alarming global state of LGBTQ rights. • Germany has everyone talking about… gay sheep and rainbow wool. • Pride celebrations bring hope from North Macedonia and Bosnia. • Scott reports directly from Ukraine with two inspiring stories of resilience and progress. • Plus, the biggest LGBTQ headlines you need to know from around the world. If you care about equality, human rights, and staying informed on the issues affecting LGBTQ communities worldwide, this is the show you don’t want to miss. 👍 Please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help independent LGBTQ voices reach more people. Support The Karel Cast: Patreon: https://patreon.com/reallykarel 📺 Watch LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific: https://youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Listen everywhere you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and longtime LGBTQ advocate broadcasting from Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. Genre News & Politics