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German soccer organization lifts ban on trans athletes
“At what point is a girl ‘too tall’ … ‘too strong,’ ‘too good,’ ‘too fast,’ ‘too masculine’ to then be accused of being transgender?” one trans athlete asked.
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Police release name of suspect after Pride shooting leaves 2 dead & 21 injured
The mass shooting canceled the city’s official Pride festivities but led to thousands spontaneously marching & chanting, “We’re here. We’re queer. We won’t disappear.”
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Single straight World Cup fans shocked to discover they can go to jail in Qatar for having sex
Sex outside of marriage and homosexuality are both illegal in the country. FIFA ignored the outcry from the LGBTQ community. Now it’s too late.
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Harry Styles helps fan come out during London show
“You’re officially gay, my boy!”
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International Rugby League bans trans athletes. FIFA & World Athletics are likely to follow
International sports bodies are grappling with the issue and coming up short.
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The LGBTQ community in Russia & Ukraine faced major challenges this week
While draconian acts were expected from Russian government entities, an event in Ukraine caused significantly greater consternation among local activists.
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Couples vow to appeal as Japanese court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional
The decision contradicts a 2021 ruling that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
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Trans athlete in New Zealand denied entry to women’s darts tournament
“They’re barring me from playing. They’re breaching human rights instead of allowing inclusion.”
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Transgender paramedic abused and spit on
“As I come to the door usually I get ‘what are you?’ It’s really not okay.”
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Gay teen dies by suicide after “relentless” homophobic bullying
“I think it’s wrong to not accept other people because we don’t choose how we are born,” his sister said after her brother’s death.