A Tokyo district court said that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional, delivering a blow to LGBTQ rights. But the ruling also said the absence ... Show more reut.rs/3XLhdPW
Furious LGBT Scottish Greens say party could leave Government over NHS puberty blockers pause
news.stv.tv/politics/furious-lgbt-scottish-greens-say-party-could-leave-government-over-nhs-puberty-blockers-pause
Maulik Pancholy’s Anti-Bullying Talk Canceled by School Board Over His ‘Lifestyle’
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/maulik-pancholy-pennsylvania-school.html
Central Bucks’ former superintendent may lead a new district: ‘At what point did people think this guy is a good fit?’
inquirer.com/education/oley-valley-central-bucks-abram-lucabaugh-superintendent-20240418.html
NEW: The LGBT+ wing of the Scottish Greens have launched a petition which calls into question the future of the Bute House Agreement ... Show more
LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
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Quick Glance: Court Decision Expected on Restrictive New Law
- A gay couple, Suleman, 30, an entrepreneur, and Kwame, 30, a student, discuss the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBT bill with Reuters on March 17, 2024.
- Parliament passed a law that would further restrict the rights of the LGBT community. President Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it, citing two pending challenges at the Supreme Court.
- Fear of worsening persecution of LGBT individuals and uncertainty about the law's broader social impact weigh on the community and activists in Ghana.
- Homophobia is pervasive, and the enactment of the new law could lead to increased violence against LGBT individuals as the President hesitates to sign, triggering political controversies.
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The only naked bar in Amsterdam catering for the LGBTQ+ ... Show more #afp #amsterdam #lgbtq #netherlands
Poppy Playtime Creator Says Chapter 4 Villain Will Be A "Fan Favorite": Mob Entertainment CEO Zach Belanger has said that Poppy Playtime's next villain ...
dualshockers.com/poppy-playtime-chatper-4-villain-will-be-fan-favorite/
10 LGBTQ+ series that will open your mind and touch your heart: From teen dramas to engaging period series, here are 7 LGBTQ+ series to binge-watch right now ...
vogue.in/content/lgbtq-series-that-will-open-your-mind-and-touch-your-heart
Louisiana House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' pronoun bills aimed at LGBTQ+ community: The chamber passed bills to limit talk of gender identity and sex in schools ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/lgbtq-dont-say-gay-bills-louisiana-legislature/article_b7061162-7bf0-5712-be89-e16e1d465328.html
Instagram’s shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as ‘political’
thehill.com/policy/technology/4597655-instagrams-shift-away-from-political-content-raises-questions-about-what-counts-as-political/
MK influencer sells LGBTQIA+ party regalia but Zuma’s same-sex remarks put damper on enterprise
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-18-mk-influencer-sells-lgbtqia-party-regalia-but-zumas-same-sex-remarks-put-damper-on-enterprise/
How Georgia's Ruling Party Is Using Laws On 'Foreign Agents' And 'Gay Propaganda' To Maintain Its Grip On Power
rferl.org/a/georgia-foreign-agents-law-gay-propaganda-elections/32909642.html
LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Miami with more than 50 films: Unrequited love. Secret lives. A dramatic retelling of a tense moment in Wilton Manors ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/lgbtq-film-festival-returns-to-miami-with-more-than-50-films/
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
pbs.org/newshour/arts/attempts-to-ban-books-are-at-an-all-time-high-these-librarians-are-fighting-back
Woman says 'it's ridiculous' after trying new hair salon: Chelsey Harwood tried a new salon for the first time as she wanted a change in style
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-says-its-ridiculous-after-29011836
Ayesha Harris Signs With Innovative Artists: Actress Ayesha Harris, one of the industry's rising LGBTQ+ voices, has signed with Innovative Artists for ...
deadline.com/2024/04/ayesha-harris-innovative-artists-1235887178/
Netflix LGBTQ Documentary 'Outstanding' Unveils Teaser, Premiere Date: LGBTQ comedy documentary film "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is set to ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/netflix-outstanding-rosie-odonnell-billy-eichner-wanda-sykes-1235972980/
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Turkey’s Finance Ministry announces World Bank loan for 'vulnerable groups' has 'nothing to do with LGBT'
duvarenglish.com/turkeys-finance-ministry-announces-world-bank-loan-for-vulnerable-groups-has-nothing-to-do-with-lgbt-news-64209
Queer Reception: Mexico's LGBTQ-Owned Hotel, Where Every Guest Feels At Home: The hotel, the first in San Cristóbal de Las Casas to be staffed by a mostly queer ...
worldcrunch.com/casa-venus-lgbtq-hotel-inclusivity
Police identify 7 suspects in alleged anti-LGBTQ assault on two Michigan State students
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/police-identify-7-suspects-alleged-anti-lgbtq-assault-two-michigan-sta-rcna148203
Poppy Playtime CEO Shares LGBTQ+ Experience In The Games Industry: Mob Entertainment CEO Zach Belanger shares his hopes to inspire others in the LGBTQ+ community ...
dualshockers.com/poppy-playtime-ceo/shares/lgbtq-experience-in-games-industry/
In recent months, there have been startling cases of homophobia across the UK. Two men were stabbed outside The Two Brewers nightclub in Clapham ... Show more metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/people-think-easy-targets-joined-lgbtq-self-defence-class-20542783/
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-trump-bully-lgbtq-election-d94d9fe02ebc6ebba074d8ad3176e16c
Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Maren Morris Silences Complaints Over Bringing Her Son To A Drag Show: The star talked about bringing her 4-year-old to an all-ages drag performance during an ...
huffpost.com/entry/maren-morris-defends-son-drag-show_n_661c1c02e4b0652fa84d87ec
The best LGBTQ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now | Digital Trends: Amazon Prime has an impressive and versatile library of LGBTQ movies ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/best-lgbtq-movies-amazon-prime/
Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people: A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-poetry-prize-bans-entries-transgender-people-2024-04-16/
Parents accuse Hilliard City Schools of forcing female student to identify as male
dispatch.com/story/news/courts/2024/04/16/parents-accuse-hilliard-schools-for-forcing-girl-identify-as-boy-federal-lawsuit-columbus-ohio-lgbtq/73338943007/
Milwaukee's Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/milwaukee-council-now-has-most-black-female-and-lgbtq-members-ever/73196997007/
As Seattle Pride turns 50, who are WA’s LGBTQ+ changemakers?: For the Seattle Pride Parade's 50th anniversary, we're compiling a list of local LGBTQ+ ...
seattletimes.com/life/culture/as-seattle-pride-turns-50-who-are-was-lgbtq-changemakers/
LGBT+ meeting: sex with young people: Two leaders of the Sozialwerk.LGBT+ association with a meeting in Chur are suspected of having sexual contacts with young ...
suedostschweiz.ch/graubuenden/leiter-stehen-unter-verdacht-lgbt-treff-sex-mit-jugendlichen
🏳️🌈 Czech Minister of Education Mikuláš Bek has said in a televised debate that teaching LGBTQ+ topics belongs in the modern Czech secondary school curriculum ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-education-minister-says-that-lgbtq-teaching-belongs-in-czech-schools
Head of Buchser LGBT+ association accused: Two leaders of a club based in Chur and Buchs are accused of having sexual contact with young people.
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/leiter-von-buchser-lgbt-verein-beschuldigt
Exclusive: Grindr plans to offer a pocket "gayborhood": The gay dating app's CEO says new features will broaden the service's appeal.
axios.com/2024/04/16/grindr-changes-location-services
How Russian Pro-War Song Was Hijacked to Become New LGBTQ+ Anthem: The song “Мой бой” (My Fight), by the Russian singer Shaman has become a TikTok sensation with ...
kyivpost.com/post/31179
Apex Legends Tournament Sparks Backlash From Queer Fans And Allies [Update]: The Esports World Cup is based in Saudi Arabia, which has laws against LGBTQIA+ ...
kotaku.com/apex-legends-lgbtqia-characters-tournament-saudi-arabia-1851411189
OutBermuda appoints six new directors: OutBermuda, the island’s only LGBTQ+ registered charity, has appointed six new directors to its board ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20240415/outbermuda-appoints-six-new-directors/
TikTok Users Turn Russian Pro-War Song Into ‘LGBT Anthem’: A song by the Russian pro-war pop star Shaman is being used in TikTok videos showing same-sex couples ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/tiktok-users-turn-russian-pro-war-song-into-lgbt-anthem-a84847
One in four US adolescents identify as non-heterosexual, comparative analysis finds
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-adolescents-heterosexual-analysis.html
Schools are censoring websites for suicide prevention, sex ed, and even NASA: Records from across the country show just how much of the internet is blocked by ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/13/school-porn-filters-block-suicide-prevention-lgbtq-sites/73293675007/
LGBT Network gives youths a night to make noise against bullying, hate speech by smashing a wall
newsday.com/long-island/education/lgbt-network-night-of-noise-teens-dx4zi365
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Walke: After anti-trans rhetoric on Easter, our hope is that love would be resurrected in Walters' heart
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/14/opinion-walke-honoring-transgender-visibility-on-easter-shows-power-of-love-over-hate-ryan-walters/73207854007/
In Paris, tour guides show the city through the history of minorities: Eager to bring the history of minorities into the spotlight, several guides are showing ...
lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2024/04/14/in-paris-guided-tours-on-the-history-of-minorities_6668367_117.html
EXPLAINER: What is intersex?: Intersex people have always been around, but they have been widely misunderstood. Here are some things you should know about the ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/things-to-know-intersex/
Durham Main Library evacuated due to bomb threat just before LGBTQ story hour: The Durham County Main Library evacuated the building Saturday after a bomb threat ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article287657810.html
Ahead of United Methodist gathering, African churches weigh their future: The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism ...
apnews.com/article/methodists-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-conservatives-africa-1319aea6e1d2ad8755a905a8c4b1bf79
Crowds have flocked to The Yard in Coventry after it reopened 😍 www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/gallery/yard-fantastic-reopening-night-pictures-28970894
Ghana Election: Anti-LGBTQ Bill Becomes Political Topic: Ghana’s top two contenders for president have denounced homosexuality, without saying if they would sign ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/anti-lgbt-bill-becomes-political-hot-potato-for-ghana-elections
Paid articlePaid Transgender woman files to run for Florida House seat: Democrat Ashley Brundage has opened a campaign account to run for a Hillsborough County seat in the state ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/transgender-woman-files-to-run-for-florida-house-seat/
Senegal's Cheikh Fall Tragedy: When Homophobia Goes Beyond The Grave: At the end of October 2023 in western Senegal, a mob exhumed the body of a man, Cheikh Fall ...
worldcrunch.com/lgbtq-plus/homophobia-senegal-cheikh-fall
Some parties seek LGBT vote as most Indians disapprove of homosexuality: Election manifestos of Congress and CPM promise stronger legal protections for the ...
business-standard.com/politics/amid-mention-in-poll-manifestos-limited-acceptance-for-same-sex-unions-124040800889_1.html
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Nigeria jails transgender celeb for banknote ‘spraying’: LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — A court on Friday sentenced one of Nigeria's most famous LGBTQ celebrities ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/nigeria-jails-transgender-celeb-banknote-spraying/
‘One really welcoming building’: New shop opens serving Kansas City’s queer community
kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article287464075.html
TN Equality Project calling on Gov. Lee to veto bill they say 'removes protections' for LGBTQ+ students
newschannel5.com/news/tn-equality-project-calling-on-gov-lee-to-veto-bill-they-say-removes-protections-for-lgbtq-students
Russian Official Accused of Same-Sex Relationship Resigns: A Russian official in the Samara region has resigned after a federal lawmaker accused him of being in ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/12/russian-official-accused-of-same-sex-relationship-resigns-a84820
Westmoreland education leaders, residents explore the impact of book bans as challenges rock Western Pa.
post-gazette.com/news/education/2024/04/11/westmoreland-county-book-bans-schools-western-pa/stories/202404110138
Renaming affirms significance of CSUF’s LGBTQ Resource Center: In a naming and ribbon-cutting ceremony last month, the center was renamed the Losquadro Keller ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/11/renaming-affirms-significance-of-csufs-lgbtq-resource-center/
Viral video hides dark reality of Thailand’s military conscription: A viral video of the military draw each year in Thailand has distracted from the gravity of ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/viral-video-hides-dark-reality-thailands-military-conscription-20630356/
Ghana ruling party presidential candidate says he opposes same-sex relations: The presidential candidate of Ghana's ruling party, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia ...
reuters.com/world/africa/ghana-ruling-party-presidential-candidate-says-he-opposes-same-sex-relations-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Ghana ruling party presidential candidate opposes same-sex relations
- Ghana's ruling party presidential candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed opposition to the practice of homosexuality and vowed to maintain this stance if elected in December.
- In Ghana, gay sex is already punishable by up to three years in prison, and LGBT individuals routinely face harassment and abuse.
- A bill intensifying the suppression of LGBT rights and punishing those promoting LGBTQ identities was unanimously passed by parliament.
- The United Nations warned in 2021 that the then-draft law would create a system of state-sponsored discrimination and violence against the LGBT community in the West African country.
What to know about mortgage fraud case against Suns owner Mat Ishbia's company: Lender UWM was sued by borrowers alleging a mortgage fraud scheme in which the ...
azcentral.com/story/money/real-estate/catherine-reagor/2024/04/11/phoenix-suns-owner-mat-ishbia-and-uwm-accused-of-fraud-heres-why/73244974007/
First Linz LGBTIQ* forum starts: "Our goal must be that there is no discrimination against or violence against queer people in Linz"
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Cass review: allow therapy for children suffering gender distress: The report said that no LGBT+ group should be subject to conversion therapy but added that ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/cass-review-report-conversion-therapy-ban-trans-issues-gender-slsw67ptn
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‘My cast and crew’s safety kept me up at night’: why a queer Ghanaian film may never be screened
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/11/cast-crew-safety-director-queer-character-ghana
Out with the South End, in with Dorchester. The battle to be Boston’s ‘gayborhood’ star.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/real-estate/battle-to-be-bostons-gayborhood-star/
Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly was ‘happy and proud’ last year to back hate-speech bill on which her party has n
independent.ie/irish-news/sinn-fein-td-louise-oreilly-was-happy-and-proud-last-year-to-back-hate-speech-bill-on-which-her-party-has-now-done-a-u-turn/a77376473.html
Repeated attacks on people in the queer community: The head of the Wiesbaden LGBT*IQ coordination center reports attacks on homosexual people, among others ...
wiesbadener-kurier.de/lokales/wiesbaden/stadt-wiesbaden/immer-wieder-attacken-auf-menschen-der-queeren-community-3473434
Kansas anti-discrimination laws lag behind federal statute. Is local action the solution?
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287525505.html
Scotland pauses prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors: Scotland’s sole clinic for treating transgender youths announced Thursday that it is ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/scotland-pauses-prescriptions-puberty-blockers-transgender-minors-rcna148366
Jerrod Carmichael says he wants Dave Chappelle to focus his 'genius' on more than trans jokes
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/18/jerrod-carmichael-dave-chappelle-public-criticism-regrets/73367221007/
Dawn French issues plea ‘to young people’ after challenging exchange about JK Rowling’s trans views
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/dawn-french-jk-rowling-trans-harry-potter-b2529349.html
J.K. Rowling Reveals Cut 'Harry Potter' Scene—'Too Graphic': The author has become a contentious figure online and in a recent post she made light of the concept ...
newsweek.com/jk-rowling-reveals-harry-potter-scene-cut-graphic-1890746
Maulik Pancholy’s Anti-Bullying Talk Canceled by School Board Over His ‘Lifestyle’
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/maulik-pancholy-pennsylvania-school.html
BREAKING: Prescriptions of puberty blockers in trans healthcare have been 'paused' in Scotland for people aged under 18
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Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
apnews.com/article/idaho-transgender-affirming-care-supreme-court-f21e62b9ef8b06ed4ecd301bc4531dfd
Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/abortion-democrats-freedom-messaging/
Ohio judge blocks ban on gender-affirming care for minors: An Ohio judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the state’s ban on gender-affirming health care from ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4598272-ohio-judge-blocks-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/
Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for minors: A law that would ban gender-affirming treatments for children and teenagers in that state ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/17/ohio-trans-gender-care/
What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries: Diana Goetsch spent months visiting red-state libraries to do presentations on the freedom to read ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-17/scenes-from-a-red-state-tour
Finance Dems accuse Republican AGs of abusing authority to get records of transgender minors
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4597992-finance-dems-accuse-republican-ags-of-abusing-authority-to-get-records-of-transgender-minors/
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