World
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Trans Woman Wins $35K After Being Denied Leg Waxing Service
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found Mad Wax Salon discriminated against the woman based on her gender identity.
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Trans Politician in Russia Detransitions to Avoid Institutionalization
Russia’s first out transgender politician, who recently made a public announcement that they had detransitioned, has claimed in a recent interview that they did so...
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Namibia’s High Court Decriminalizes Homosexuality
The landmark ruling overturned two colonial-era laws that criminalized same-sex conduct, calling them unconstitutional.
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Knife-Wielding Gang Allegedly Hunt Gay Men in Dublin Park
An 18-year-old was arrested after three gay men claimed a knife-wielding gang in a Dublin park chased them.
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Lia Thomas Loses Challenge to Overturn Transgender Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected a challenge from Lia Thomas seeking to overturn World Aquatics' ban on transgender athletes.
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Thailand Makes History by Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand passed a bill that moves the country a step closer to becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize marriage equality.
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Gay Man Catfished in Grindr Sting Sentenced by Qatar Court
A Doha-based British-Mexican flight attendant, who was lured through Grindr, sentenced on disputed drug charges.
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The U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers
U.K. Conservatives cite the Cass Review in issuing emergency ban for minors ahead of July election.
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Toronto Debuts the World’s Longest Rainbow Road
Artist Travis Myers created a half-mile rainbow route, ‘The Long Walk to Equality,’ in Toronto to celebrate the city's Pride.
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Miss Universe Owner Caught on Tape Saying Trans Contestants “Cannot Win”
Video of Miss Universe board meeting raises questions about its trans owner's commitment to empowering women of all backgrounds.
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Indonesia Considering a Ban on LGBTQ Content
Indonesia lawmakers are proposing a ban on LGBTQ content, investigative journalism, and depictions of "negative behavior or lifestyles."
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Pope Francis Uses Anti-Gay Slur, Vatican Issues Apology
The Vatican issued an apology after Pope Francis was quoted using a vulgar, homophobic slur to refer to gay men while talking about the Catholic...
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Liechtenstein’s Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage
The measure recognizing same-sex marriages as valid passes at a time when LGBTQ visibility throughout Europe is under attack.
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Deadlier Form of Mpox Poses Global Health Threat
Health officials are urging vaccination and behavior changes as they monitor a more deadly strain of mpox that could spread globally.
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Pope Francis Says Homosexuality “is a Human Fact”
In an interview with "60 Minutes," Pope Francis criticized conservatives for their hostility toward LGBTQ people.
