World
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Surgery Requirement for Gender Transition Struck Down by Court
The Czech Constitutional Court struck down a legal requirement for transgender people to undergo gender confirmation surgery before having their identities legally recognized. Under the...
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Will Nonbinary Singer Bambie Thug Win Eurovision?
Nonbinary Irish musician Bambie Thug wore an outfit bearing the colors of the transgender flag in the Eurovision semi-finals in Malmö, Sweden on May 7....
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Russian Student Sent to Prison for Displaying LGBTQ Symbols
Danila Morozov was sentenced to prison for allegedly sharing LGBTQ symbols and criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine on social media.
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Gays in Iraq Can Now Be Jailed for 15 Years
A new law in Iraq could see gay people imprisoned for up to 15 years for same-sex relations and 7 years for pro-LGBTQ advocacy.
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Grindr is Being Sued for Sharing HIV Statuses
The gay dating app Grindr is being sued for allegedly sharing personal information — including users’ HIV statuses — with third parties. In a class-action...
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Grindr’s New Feature “Roam” Connects Users Around the Globe
Grindr is slowly rolling out a new feature to assist users with upcoming travel plans with hopes to eventually introduce other features that will connect...
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Gay Nightclub Owner Arrested for “Extremism” in Russia
The owner and employees of the nightclub Pose could face up to 10 years in prison for allegedly promoting "LGBT propaganda."
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Uganda Court Upholds Horrific Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's Constitutional Court upheld the bulk of the country's law criminalizing homosexuality and pro-LGBTQ advocacy.
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Thailand Moves Closer to Gay Marriage
Thailand's lower house parliament approved a bill to legalize marriage equality, bringing policy in line with public opinion.
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Ireland’s Gay Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigns
The country's youngest and first openly gay prime minister steps down ahead of expected political losses in upcoming elections.
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Doritos Facing Boycott for Partnering with Trans Influencer
Doritos could face a boycott for partnering with a trans influencer who penned social media posts mocking rape victims and sexualizing minors.
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Gay Man Jailed in Qatar Being “Tortured,” According to Brother
A gay airline employee with dual Mexican and British citizenship was jailed in Qatar on charges related to homosexuality. He is being subjected to treatment...
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Russian Agents Raid “My Little Pony” Convention
A "My Little Pony" conference was shut down by Russian Federal Security Service agents for spreading "LGBT propaganda."
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Russian Police Raid “Gay” Party, Beat “Feminine-Looking” Men
Russian police raided a party believed to be promoting “propaganda” in favor of the international LGBTQ movement, which has been declared an “extremist organization” by...
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9 Gay Men to be Crucified and Stoned to Death in Yemen
A Houthi court in Yemen has sentenced nine people to death by stoning and crucifixion on homosexuality charges.
