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Russia steps up attacks on LGBTQ+ people amid a climate of fear
New legislation would ban gender-affirming care and ID changes, while Putin explores reinstating conversion therapy.
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Latvia’s Edgars Rinkēvičs sworn in as president, becoming 7th out leader of a nation ever
“Latvia is a sovereign, free, and democratic country. But it must be legal and fair for all,” he said in his inaugural address.
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Japanese Supreme Court rules in favor of trans employee in landmark bathroom case
The unanimous ruling came after a trans woman sued the Economy and Trade Ministry for relegating her to the men’s restroom or a far away women’s room.
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Nepal’s Supreme Court orders government to register same-sex marriages
The order allows LGBTQ+ couples to legally register their marriages while the government prepares legislation legalizing marriage equality.
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Olympian Caster Semenya wins appeal against testosterone limits
The cisgender South African Olympic gold medal-winning runner has been battling World Athletics’ discriminatory rules for years.
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Greece Prime Minister promises to legalize same-sex marriage
Greece is already ranked one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in Europe.
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African activists target Intel executive for allegedly pushing for the “Kill the Gays” law
The activists are calling for Intel to fire the executive, who they say is putting their lives in danger.
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Gay couple walking their dog is violently attacked & stoned
Both men were punched in the head and face. Now the couple is enlisting help from the community to identify the attackers.
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Knife-wielding maniac storms gender studies class & stabs professor
The man asked what the class was about then started stabbing.
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Two of the NHL’s biggest stars slam the league’s new Pride jersey ban
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman probably thought he was appeasing players when he announced teams will no longer wear Pride jerseys.