Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
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Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Josh O'Connor in Talks to Star in Luca Guadagnino's 'Separate Rooms': Josh O'Connor is in advanced talks to star in Luca Guadagnino's 'Separate ...
variety.com/2024/film/global/josh-oconnor-luca-guadagnino-separate-rooms-gay-romance-1235950925/
Quick Glance: Luca Guadagnino Plans Next Film 'Separate Rooms' Starring Josh O'Connor
- Luca Guadagnino plans to collaborate with Josh O'Connor on a new project following the release of Challengers.
- O'Connor is set to star in Separate Rooms, a queer romance based on Pier Vittorio Tondelli's novel from 1989.
- The film follows an Italian writer grieving his boyfriend's death who embarks on a relationship with a German musician.
- Scripted by Francesca Manieri, the movie promises to deliver a poignant tale of love, loss, and longing set across various European locations.
Prenzlauer Berg: Lesbians and gays in the Union invite you to a regulars' table: The LSU in Pankow and Lichtenberg have invited people to a joint get-together ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/prenzlauer-berg-lesben-und-schwule-in-der-union-laden-zu-stammtisch-ein-li.2200873
Elliot Page: Effects of LGBTQ rights being ‘revoked’ is ‘devastating’: Elliot Page is speaking out about the “devastating” effects of LGBTQ rights being “revoked ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4554262-elliot-page-lgbtq-rights-tegan-and-sara/
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people: The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to declare the California capital a “sanctuary ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/sacramento-sanctuary-city-transgender-people-rcna145287
Dutch darts players quit national women's team over transgender teammate: Two players quit the Dutch women's darts team, saying they refuse to team up with trans ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/dutch-darts-players-quit-over-transgender-teammate/103627072
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Parliament speaker halts approval of cabinet nominees: The president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana president delays action on anti-LGBTQ bill pending legal resolution
- A senior official stated that Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill should not be sent to President Akufo-Addo until legal challenges are resolved.
- Passing the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and a $3 billion IMF loan package for Ghana.
- The LGBTQ community in Ghana is already facing challenges due to the bill's harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison for promoting LGBTQ+ activities.
- The IMF emphasized the importance of inclusivity for Ghana's success, encouraging the country to allow everyone to contribute fully.
White House looking for ‘opportunity to repeal’ funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4554683-white-house-looking-for-opportunity-to-repeal-funding-bill-provision-preventing-us-embassies-from-flying-pride-flags/
USWNT’s Korbin Albert apologizes for social media controversy after Megan Rapinoe’s criticism
theathletic.com/5376193/2024/03/28/megan-rapinoe-korbin-albert-uswnt-social-media/
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Quick Glance: USWNT Controversy: Korbin Albert Apologizes for Social Media
- Korbin Albert, new USWNT midfielder, sparked controversy on TikTok.
- Megan Rapinoe responded to anti-LGBTQ content reposted by Albert after a Champions League match with PSG.
- Albert posted an apology on Instagram following the game with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Rapinoe emphasized the importance of safety and respect for all regarding Albert's posts.
Philly canceled its Trans Day of Visibility event this year, but will still fly flag at City Hall
inquirer.com/politics/trans-flag-raising-day-of-visibility-philadelphia-20240328.html
Joy Behar reveals Catherine Deneuve thought she was ‘a lesbian’: Joy Behar admits she may have taken things a bit too far with Catherine Deneuve ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/28/joy-behar-catherine-deneuve-lesbian-the-view/
Two arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ+ extremism case: It is the first criminal case of its kind since Russia outlawed the so-called "international LGBT" movement ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68615477
Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care: Transgender people in Idaho will no longer be able to use Medicaid and other ...
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Ohio is being sued over new law that limits health care for transgender kids: The ACLU filed the lawsuit Tuesday.
wvxu.org/2024-03-26/ohio-is-being-sued-over-new-law-that-limits-health-care-for-transgender-kids
Elite UK sportswomen survey finds majority uneasy with transgender athletes in female class
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After a county restricted trans women in sports, a roller derby league said, 'No way'
apnews.com/article/transgender-roller-derby-nassau-new-york-a918953e0063760c9d00372f322b7765
Comedian Tom Allen on his BBC same-sex marriage show Big Gay Wedding: Moving and joyous one-off film marks the 10-year anniversary of same-sex couples getting ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tom-allen-bbc-big-gay-wedding-b2518839.html
Lawsuit filed by families against Ohio trans care ban legislation: House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
abcnews.go.com/US/lawsuit-filed-families-ohio-trans-care-ban-legislation/story
Kansas lawmakers send bill banning gender-affirming care for minors to governor’s desk
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4561969-kansas-gender-affirming-care-ban-trans-youth/
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes
apnews.com/article/transgender-athletes-ban-new-york-caitlyn-jenner-93fb6b1195161ba0e306d67ec5a6160d
After trans woman's darts victory, resigned teammate shows sympathy: The Dutch women's darts team is being watched internationally after the victory of Noa-Lynn ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/umstrittener-sieg-nach-darts-sieg-von-transfrau-zeigt-teamkollegin-mitgefuehl-wuensche-ich-niemandem_id_259805082.html
Hundreds of queer artists call for UK entry Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision, in Israel protest
itv.com/news/2024-03-28/hundreds-of-queer-artists-call-for-olly-alexander-to-boycott-eurovision
People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse
npr.org/2024/03/27/1240811895/leaving-religion-anti-lgbtq-sexual-abuse
Lorraine 'in tears' after star officiates same-sex wedding on TV: Lorraine officiated a gay wedding on her ITV show with the help of Alfie Boe and Anastacia.
metro.co.uk/2024/03/27/lorraine-in-tears-star-officiates-same-sex-wedding-tv-20537880/
Russia adds ‘LGBT movement’ to official list of extremists and terrorists: Russia has added what it calls the “LGBT movement” to a list of extremist and ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/lrussia-adds-lgbt-movement-list-extremists-terrorists-rcna144626
Thailand has cleared an important hurdle on the way to legalizing same-sex marriage: The lower house of parliament in Bangkok voted with a clear majority in ... Show more
How a second Trump presidency could impact the LGBTQ+ community: On the campaign trail, Donald Trump has been outlining what he plans to do if elected in ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-second-trump-presidency-could-impact-the-lgbtq-community
Jean Smart Says She’s “Thrilled” to be Considered a “Gay Icon” at Human Rights Campaign Dinner
hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/jean-smart-gay-icon-human-rights-campaign-dinner-1235859156/
Eric McCormack, ‘Will & Grace’ star, says roles should go to best actors, irrespective of sexuality
cnn.com/2024/03/18/entertainment/eric-mccormack-lgbt-actors-scli-intl/
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Luke Evans: ‘Gay people were given the right to marry… and the right to divorce’: In his new film ‘Our Son’, the Welsh star of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/luke-evans-our-son-interview-b2516935.html
What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world 'trans joy': International Transgender Day of Visibility aims to show “trans joy.”
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/day-visibility-designed-show-world-trans-joy-108644088
An iconic Utah gay bar is closed again — and has surrendered its liquor license: The Sun Trapp, an iconic and historic Salt Lake City gay bar, has surrendered ...
sltrib.com/artsliving/2024/03/19/is-sun-trapp-closed-heres-latest/
Yes, you can be queer and in a straight relationship – I'm living proof: Author Jaydee Seaforth writes about beginning a straight, monogamous relationship with a ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/16/im-polyamorous-queer-im-a-straight-monogamous-relationship-20455501/
Bethany England: I'm not ashamed of who I am any more: Lioness striker Bethany England speaks to the BBC to mark 10 years since gay marriage was legalised.
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Meet Shona Thompson who has chosen to speak out on the barrage of ignorance and hate she experienced after coming out as a transgender woman ... Show more
Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker shares pride as daughter comes out as gay: Cheryl, 70, is proud Kyla, 29, who uses the pronoun they, has been so open about her ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/bucks-fizz-star-cheryl-baker-32402591
Dune: How Villeneuve’s Film Handles Baron Harkonnen’s Sexuality: In Frank Herbert's Dune, Baron Harkonnen is the only gay character, and his portrayal is ...
cbr.com/dune-2021-handles-baron-harkonnen-sexuality/
Nearly 30 percent of LGBTQ women candidates discouraged from running for office because of gender, gender identity: Report
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4559840-nearly-30-percent-lgbtq-women-discouraged-run-for-office-gender-gender-identity-report/
Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott Gives Millions to LGBT, Migrant Rights Groups
thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-ex-wife-mackenzie-scott-gives-millions-to-lgbt-migrant-rights-groups
Leo Varadkar steps down as Ireland's prime minister in shock move: Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s first openly gay Taoiseach, or prime minister, said that he will step ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/leo-varadkar-steps-irelands-prime-minister-shock-move-rcna144222
A New York roller derby team's newest opponent: an order restricting trans athletes
reuters.com/sports/new-york-roller-derby-teams-newest-opponent-an-order-restricting-trans-athletes-2024-03-22/
Quick Glance: New York Roller Derby Team Faces Trans Athlete Restrictions
- New York's Long Island Roller Rebels challenge an order restricting trans athletes.
- The Nassau County order requires team members to disclose their birth sex.
- The Roller Rebels and NYCLU have filed a lawsuit against the order.
- The dispute revolves around transgender athletes, safety, and compliance with guidelines.
Museveni: People like [Speaker] Anita Among are not the problem.
The real problem we have is the traitors working for foreigners ... Show more
Drag Race star Trinity The Tuck slams Caitlyn Jenner's views on separating trans women in sports: 'She's an oxymoron'
ew.com/trinity-the-tuck-slams-caitlyn-jenner-trans-views-sports-8620046
Transgender weightlifter sparks outrage after winning national competition: A transgender weightlifter has sparked outrage after winning her first national ...
nypost.com/2024/03/28/us-news/trans-weightlifter-sparks-outrage-after-winning-national-competition/
Ricky Martin reflects on his decision to come out publicly as gay: Ricky Martin said his father, a psychologist, was one of the people who encouraged him to come ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/ricky-martin-reflects-decision-come-publicly-gay-rcna144646
I came out to my lesbian group as non-binary. Their reaction floored me: Ayman Eckford is trans and non-binary. They write about arriving in the UK as an asylum ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/24/came-lesbian-group-non-binary-reaction-floored-20511260/
Rainbows Festival 2024 ultimate guide: The drag, music and fun at the Phoenix Pride event
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/03/21/rainbows-festival-phoenix-2024-guide/73040724007/
NSW bans gay conversion therapy after marathon parliamentary debate overnight: Advocacy group Equality Australia calls the move a "historic step" ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-22/nsw-laws-banning-gay-conversion-therapy-pass-parliament/103618786
Director Carmen Emmi with stars Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey on the set of ‘PLAINCLOTHES.’
Set in the 90s and inspired by true events ... Show more
Kate’s cancer diagnosis: Princess of Wales’ voice cracked as she shared her health update with the world
telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/22/princess-wales-catherine-kate-cancer-royals-king-children/
Quick Glance: Kate's Return to Public Eye: Princess of Wales Cancer Treatment
- The Princess of Wales is focusing on her recovery after revealing cancer treatment, with no set timeline for her return to public life.
- Kate has not been on official engagements since late December and was last photographed in March by celebrity news sites.
- Kensington Palace will not provide a running commentary on Kate's health to give her privacy and space for recovery.
- Kate has started a course of preventative chemotherapy after post-operative tests confirmed the presence of cancer, despite initial assumptions of a non-cancerous condition.
Phoenix Rainbows Festival 2024: People, performers and fun at the Pride event: The Rainbows Festival celebrated the LGBTQ community at Heritage Square in ...
azcentral.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/events/2024/03/23/rainbows-festival-phoenix-2024-photos/73053171007/
A conservation programme in Bolivia has identified at least 60 'Paddington' bears in areas where they had not been spotted before ... Show more
'Didn't Surprise Me at All': X-Men '97 Star Responds to Backlash Over Non-Binary Morph
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Quick Glance: X-Men '97: The Morph Gender Identity Debate
- Following the release of X-Men '97 details and the trailer, some viewers labeled the new animated show as "woke", lacking familiarity with the characters' origins.
- Controversy sparked when it was revealed that an original character in X-Men '97 would be portrayed as non-binary, leading to reactions on right-wing news sites.
- The X-Men often served as societal mirrors, influenced by creators' inner struggles or cultural shifts of the time.
- There is a possibility that Morph could have been non-binary in the 1990s series, hinting at unexplored subplots. Superhero narratives frequently mirror contemporary society to engage audiences.
This trans man transitioned, detransitioned then transitioned again. What he wants you to know.
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/03/26/transgender-man-detransition-retransition/72886038007/
What happened to Nex Benedict?: Prosecutors said Thursday that they will not pursue charges in the death of Benedict, prompting an outcry from LGBTQ+ advocates.
npr.org/2024/03/15/1238780699/nex-benedict-nonbinary-oklahoma-death-bullying
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages: The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing ...
globalpressjournal.com/asia/nepal/long-aisle-leading-nepals-first-sex-marriages/
LGBTQ Americans Say They Are Facing ‘National State of Emergency,’ Survey Finds: A majority of LGBTQ+ adults—including 79 percent of trans adults and 65 percent ...
thedailybeast.com/lgbtq-americans-say-they-are-facing-national-state-of-emergency-survey-finds
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Biden administration ties record for number of confirmed LGBTQ judges in federal courts
cnn.com/2024/03/19/us/biden-record-lgbtq-judges-reaj/
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"I don't know where I'd be without the queer community," says Hannah Waddingham during her GLAAD Media Award acceptance speech.
Former Olympic gold medal champion Caitlyn Jenner says that trans athletes should not be able to compete in women’s sports ... Show more
Trans-identifying male in women's prison found having sex with female inmate: report
nypost.com/2024/03/23/us-news/trans-identifying-male-in-womens-prison-reportedly-discovered-having-sex-with-female-inmate/
First Lady Jill Biden speaks on LBGTQ+ rights at Human Rights Campaign dinner in LA
dailynews.com/2024/03/23/first-lady-jill-biden-speaks-on-lbgtq-rights-at-human-rights-campaign-dinner-in-la/
Rob Schneider's Planet Fitness Message Goes Viral: "Hmmm, Seems like Creepy dudes could take advantage of this @PlanetFitness policy," Rob Schneider posted to ...
newsweek.com/rob-schneider-planet-fitness-viral-message-1882351
Quick Glance: Rob Schneider's Viral Message on Planet Fitness
- Rob Schneider has commented on the controversy surrounding Planet Fitness, facing boycotts due to transgender issues.
- Following an incident at a Planet Fitness in Georgia where a man allegedly exposed himself to a 15-year-old, 25-year-old Jakorbie Dixon was arrested.
- Criticism towards Planet Fitness increases due to incidents in women's locker rooms and the controversy surrounding the termination of a customer's membership in Alaska.
- The current outcry reflects a growing divide in the country regarding transgender rights, with Republican governors and statehouses passing laws targeting transgender individuals.
Violence has erupted at a transgender rally in Melbourne with protestors on both sides of the debate involved in a running battle outside parliament house ... Show more
Wyoming Bans Gender Transition Care for Minors: The governor signed a bill that prohibited the practice for children, making Wyoming the 24th state to have ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/wyoming-transgender-ban.html
A Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Welcomes L.G.B.T.Q. Marchers: Activists like Brendan Fay have campaigned for decades to make St. Patrick’s Day ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/16/nyregion/lgbtq-st-patricks-parade-staten-island.html
Budget deal would effectively ban Pride flags at US embassies: The $1.2 trillion government funding bill moving through Congress Friday includes a provision that ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4550564-budget-deal-effectively-ban-pride-flag-us-embassies/
Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief: For seven years, an Israeli drag queen and a Syrian belly dancer hosted a joint monthly show at ...
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Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for transgender care: Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/idaho-considers-ban-using-public-funds-facilities-transgender-care-rcna143870
'I tortured myself because I was afraid. But I didn’t need to be' metro.co.uk/2024/03/19/let-go-christianity-embrace-bisexuality-20396366/
What we know about the college student who disappeared in Nashville: Authorities in Tennessee are searching for a 22-year-old college student who vanished after ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/us/riley-strain-missing-student-nashville-explained/
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Quick Glance: Search for Riley Strain in Nashville, Friends Deeply Affected
- Riley Strain, 22, went missing on March 8 during an evening in Nashville.
- The friends from his fraternity are 'deeply affected' as the search for the 22-year-old in Nashville continues, according to his mother.
- Authorities are conducting searches on foot, with drones, and using boats with sonar equipment.
- There is no evidence of a crime, but the primary focus remains on bringing Riley home.
San Francisco's historic Stud Bar is reopening. Here’s when: The Stud Collective behind the 58-year-old institution’s revival plans to open the bar’s doors next ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/the-stud-sf-reopening-19369905.php
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Former US Sen. Joe Lieberman dead at 82: The former longtime senator from Connecticut identified as a Democrat in Congress, and most notably ran on Al Gore's ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Kentucky GOP moves to criminalize interference with legislature after transgender protests
apnews.com/article/kentucky-legislature-transgender-protests-e031369c43a9735fd430ee1fdd6ea0cb
‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ Review: Incredible Look at Gay Comedian: The genius comedian’s new reality show explores his gay identity, his relationship with ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/jerrod-carmichael-reality-show-review-incredible-look-at-gay-comedian
Titti Von Tramp: Why a drag queen jumped on police Land Rover: How a picture of a drag queen on a police Land Rover came to represent Northern Ireland's gay ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68555287
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender powerlifter sent back to Minnesota trial court
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/discrimination-lawsuit-brought-transgender-powerlifter-sent-back-minne-rcna144038
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