World
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Pope Francis May Be Open to Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Pontiff's response to conservative bishops does not change Church doctrine, but emphasizes a more charitable approach toward LGBTQ Catholics.
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Asian Games Medalist Accused by Loser of Being Secretly Trans
Fourth-place heptathlon finisher Swapna Barmanat accused Nandini Agasara of being transgender and "stealing" her Bronze medal.
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United States Earns a “C” on LGBTQ Human Rights Scorecard
The United States earned an average "grade" on a global LGBTQ human rights scorecard when it comes to protecting gay rights.
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Braun Razor Ad Depiction of Trans Man Sparks Outrage
Anti-trans campaigners are in an uproar over a razor commercial's depiction of a shirtless transgender man, with surgical scars, shaving.
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Gay Men Continue to Be Sexually Active After 70
A study of British adults found that gay and bisexual men were more sexually active, even as they aged, compared to other people.
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The Riley Roundup: International LGBTQ News Edition
A court rules Bulgaria must recognize a same-sex relationship, while another in Kenya finds LGBTQ people have the right to freely associate.
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Andorran Prime Minister Comes Out as Gay
Xavier Espot Zamora, the Prime Minister of Anddorra, is one of a handful of out LGBTQ world leaders.
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Ricky Martin’s Rumored Ex Is Running For President Of Mexico
Eduardo VerƔstegui, an actor and movie producer once rumored to be romantically linked to Ricky Martin, has taken a surprising turn in his career by...
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U.K. Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape of Grindr Sex Partners
A 38-year-old man in Bedford, England, was sentenced to jail and probation for sexually assaulting two men he met on the dating app, Grindr.
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Lil Nas X’s TIFF Documentary Premiere Hit With Bomb Threat
Lil Nas X waited 20 minutes to attend his own premiere following a bomb threat targeted towards him for being black and queer.
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Man Faces Death Penalty for Violating Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
A 20-year-old man in Uganda could face the death penalty after being charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under the country's anti-gay law.
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Sha’Carri Richardson is the “Fastest Woman in the World”
Bisexual sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is the "fastest woman in the world" after winning the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships.
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TikTok Hatemongers Harass LGBTQ Ethiopians
Ethiopia's LGBTQ community confronts a new wave of harassment because of several hateful users on TikTok.
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Four Ugandans Arrested Under Anti-LGBTQ Law
Four LGBTQ Ugandans were arrested by police and will be charged with violating the country's anti-LGBTQ law, which carries severe penalties.
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World Chess Bans Trans Competitors from Women’s Events
The International Chess Federation's new policies strip transgender men of their titles and prohibit trans women from competing as women.
