World
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Instagram’s “Supreme Court” to Review Transgender Nudity Rules
Instagram’s highest review board, often referred to as the social media platform’s “Supreme Court,” will review transgender nudity guidelines after repeated complaints from transgender and...
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Cuba Could Expand LGBTQ Rights in September Referendum
The Cuban government has opened a path towards expanding the rights of LGBTQ citizens in the Communist nation. On Friday, the country’s National Assembly approved...
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W.H.O. Director: Gay and Bi Men Should Reduce Number of Sex Partners
The head of the World Health Organization has advised gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to reduce the number of sexual...
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U.S. Offers to Release Convicted Arms Dealer in Exchange for Brittney Griner
The Biden administration has offered to exchange convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout as part of a deal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and...
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Homophobic Attacks Take Place Following Berlin Pride
Police in Berlin say two attacks that appear to be motivated by anti-LGBTQ bias occurred after the city’s Christopher Street Day celebration, a Pride Parade...
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W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox a “Global Health Emergency”
The World Health Organization has declared the spread of monkeypox to be a global health emergency as infections continue to increase across the globe, with...
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Slovenian Court Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A recent court ruling in Slovenia — a small eastern European country and former member of the Communist nation of Yugoslavia, has struck down bans...
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Ricky Martin’s Nephew Withdraws Charges Against Singer
The nephew of singer Ricky Martin has withdrawn charges accusing the pop star of sexual abuse, stalking, and harassment. A Puerto Rican judge lifted a temporary...
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Russia’s Highest-Ranking Tennis Player Comes Out as Gay
Russia’s highest-ranking female tennis player has come out as gay while criticizing her country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its invasion of Ukraine. Daria Kasatkina, who is...
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Nintendo Will Honor Gay Partnerships Even When Japan Won’t
“We will continue working to create an environment where each of our many diverse employees can fully realize their talents,” Nintendo said.
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Russia to Expand Anti-LGBTQ “Propaganda” Law
The Russian government is seeking to expand an existing law prohibiting dissemination of information that can be deemed “gay propaganda,” meaning any information about homosexuality...
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Gay Porn Star Could Replace Catherine the Great Statue in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be forced to respond to a petition that calls for erecting a statue of a gay porn star to replace a...
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Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the U.S. "will not relent” until Griner is “reunited with loved ones.”
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Gay Soccer Player Appears on Cover of “Men’s Health” Magazine
Josh Cavallo, an openly gay Australian professional soccer player, recently appeared on the cover of Men’s Health, telling the magazine, in a feature interview, about...
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British Triathlon Creates New “Open” Category for Trans Athletes
The British Triathlon has released updated rules that create a new “open” category for transgender athletes as part of a push to ban trans women from...
