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Widespread Criticism of EU Commission’s Response to Poland’s LGBTQ-free Zones

In February EU parliamentarians Abir Al-Sahlani and Fredrick Federley (Renew Europe, Center Party) led a group who sent questions to the European Commission on...
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‘Macho Man’ Singer Tells Trump To Stop Playing His Songs

United States President Donald Trump has been told to stop playing songs by the Village People at his rallies by the band's lead singer...
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Trump Administration Pushing Supreme Court To Rule In favour Of Adoption...

The Trump White House is urging the United States Supreme Court to rule in favour of allowing adoption agencies to discriminate against same-sex couples...
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Older LGBTQ Adults at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse

According to a new study, middle-aged and older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher rates of using and abusing drugs. The...
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Conversion Therapy Bill Tabled in French Parliament

A French member of parliament has tabled a bill in parliament aimed at banning conversion therapies which are on the rise in France. The bill...
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Grindr To Remove Ethnicity Filter Following Public Pressure

Gay Dating App Grindr has finally agreed to remove its “ethnicity feature” available for its premium users that enabled individuals to filter out certain...
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Zambian President Pardons Two Gay Men After Ousting US Ambassador

The two gay men arrested and sentenced for 15 years on anti-LGBTQ sodomy charges that culminated in the expulsion of a US Ambassador have...
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Turkmenistan: Actor Imprisoned For Homosexuality

One of Turkmenistan's most popular actors has found himself sentenced to two years in prison for the crime of homosexuality. While not being publically named,...
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“Yes, I want it” – Costa Rica Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Costa Rica has become the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage and 28th in the world. On May 26, a court decision...
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JK Rowling Under Fire Again With Anti-Trans Controversy

JK Rowling is once again facing criticism after the Harry Potter Author liked anti-transgender tweets that targeted a trans woman facing online bullying. The Authors...

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