World
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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The nephew of singer Ricky Martin has withdrawn charges accusing the pop star of sexual abuse, stalking, and harassment.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...
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Church Holds Webinar on “Protecting” Children During Pride Month
A Canadian church has been criticized for a social media post advertising a webinar on how to “protect” children during Pride Month. The offending post,...
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Warner Bros. Defends Relationship with J.K. Rowling
Warner Bros. says it's "proud" to work with "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling after media censorship controversy at a press junket.
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Brittney Griner: “I’m terrified I might be here forever.”
WNBA star Brittney Griner, facing trial in Russia on drug charges, wrote President Biden a letter begging him to bring her home.
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UK Prime Minister Voices Support for Swimming’s Trans Sports Ban
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson once more stepped into a controversy over transgender rights, expressing support for the idea of a ban on transgender...
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Spain Considers Bill Allowing Trans People to Legally Change Gender
On June 27, Spain’s Council of Ministers — the government’s key decision-making body, comprised of the country’s prime minister, deputies, and ministers appointed by the...
