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Trump Ally Seeks To Block Trans Lawmaker From Women's Restrooms
Democrats and LGBTQ rights advocates expressed outrage after a Republican lawmaker introduced a measure that would ban the first openly transgender person elected to the US Congress from using women's restrooms in the building.
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Hollywood Actor's Big Revelation In Powerful Endorsement For Kamala Harris
The Kick-Ass star announced her support for Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, adding that she voted early in the 2024 election.
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Man Arrested In Moscow For Satanism, Promoting Same-Sex Relationships
Russia on Monday arrested a medic for "Satanism" and "promoting same-sex relationships", as Moscow intensifies a legal crackdown on LGBTQ rights, in defence of what it calls "traditional family values".
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Georgia Signs Into New Law Bill Despite Warnings, EU Thinks Its Queerphobic
The speaker of Georgia's parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights of LGBTQ people, despite warnings from the EU.
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Congress, Sharad Pawar's NCP Name LGBTQ Activists For Key Posts
The Congress this week set up a new internal group to promote LGBTQ rights while Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar has named a person from the community as its spokesperson, in the first such political recognition after many setbacks.
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Trump Amplifies False Claims Against Kamala Harris' Veep Pick Tim Walz
A barrage of attacks on Tim Walz fueled by misinformation over his support for LGBTQ communities has failed to dent the US vice presidential candidate's surging poll ratings.
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South Korea's Top Court Grants State Benefits To Gay Couples In Landmark Ruling
South Korea's supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region.
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Ensure Equal Rights For LGBTQ+ Community In Jail: Centre Writes To States
The Union Government has written a letter to States and Union Territories and asked them to ensure that members of the queer community (LGBTQ+) get equal rights in prison and there is no discrimination in access to goods and services.
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"Love Wins Over Prejudice": Thailand First Southeast Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.
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Transgender Russian Politician Claims To Have De-Transitioned Back To A Man
A transgender politician from Russia said on Thursday that he had reverted to his gender assigned at birth, in an unusual message amid a crackdown on LGBTQ rights in the country.
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Thailand Parliament Passes Bill To Legalise Same Sex Marriage
Thai advocates for LGBTQ rights hailed a major step forward Wednesday as the parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill in a landslide, paving the way for the nation to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
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Russia Arrests 2 In First LGBTQ Criminal Case Under New Legislation
A Russian court on Wednesday ordered a bar administrator and its art director to be placed in custody, accusing them of organising an "extremist organisation" under new legislation criminalising the LGBTQ community.
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Greece Will Legalise Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples, Says PM
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the taboo issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.
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"If This Is Your Way...": Israel Slams X User Who Called The Country "Gay"
The woman, identified as Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, also shared another picture of a soldier holding an Israeli flag with pride colours.
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Transgender People Can Be Baptized As Catholics, Be Godparents: Vatican
Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop.
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Trump Ally Seeks To Block Trans Lawmaker From Women's Restrooms
Democrats and LGBTQ rights advocates expressed outrage after a Republican lawmaker introduced a measure that would ban the first openly transgender person elected to the US Congress from using women's restrooms in the building.
-
Hollywood Actor's Big Revelation In Powerful Endorsement For Kamala Harris
The Kick-Ass star announced her support for Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, adding that she voted early in the 2024 election.
-
Man Arrested In Moscow For Satanism, Promoting Same-Sex Relationships
Russia on Monday arrested a medic for "Satanism" and "promoting same-sex relationships", as Moscow intensifies a legal crackdown on LGBTQ rights, in defence of what it calls "traditional family values".
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Georgia Signs Into New Law Bill Despite Warnings, EU Thinks Its Queerphobic
The speaker of Georgia's parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights of LGBTQ people, despite warnings from the EU.
-
Congress, Sharad Pawar's NCP Name LGBTQ Activists For Key Posts
The Congress this week set up a new internal group to promote LGBTQ rights while Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar has named a person from the community as its spokesperson, in the first such political recognition after many setbacks.
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Trump Amplifies False Claims Against Kamala Harris' Veep Pick Tim Walz
A barrage of attacks on Tim Walz fueled by misinformation over his support for LGBTQ communities has failed to dent the US vice presidential candidate's surging poll ratings.
-
South Korea's Top Court Grants State Benefits To Gay Couples In Landmark Ruling
South Korea's supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region.
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Ensure Equal Rights For LGBTQ+ Community In Jail: Centre Writes To States
The Union Government has written a letter to States and Union Territories and asked them to ensure that members of the queer community (LGBTQ+) get equal rights in prison and there is no discrimination in access to goods and services.
-
"Love Wins Over Prejudice": Thailand First Southeast Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.
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Transgender Russian Politician Claims To Have De-Transitioned Back To A Man
A transgender politician from Russia said on Thursday that he had reverted to his gender assigned at birth, in an unusual message amid a crackdown on LGBTQ rights in the country.
-
Thailand Parliament Passes Bill To Legalise Same Sex Marriage
Thai advocates for LGBTQ rights hailed a major step forward Wednesday as the parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill in a landslide, paving the way for the nation to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
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Russia Arrests 2 In First LGBTQ Criminal Case Under New Legislation
A Russian court on Wednesday ordered a bar administrator and its art director to be placed in custody, accusing them of organising an "extremist organisation" under new legislation criminalising the LGBTQ community.
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Greece Will Legalise Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples, Says PM
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the taboo issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.
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"If This Is Your Way...": Israel Slams X User Who Called The Country "Gay"
The woman, identified as Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, also shared another picture of a soldier holding an Israeli flag with pride colours.
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Transgender People Can Be Baptized As Catholics, Be Godparents: Vatican
Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop.
