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LGBTQ Pride
Police shoot tear gas at thousands marching for Istanbul Pride
Pride celebrations in Istanbul have grown increasingly confrontational since the government has disallowed them, but thousands come anyway. We wanted to join them.
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News (World)
Iran is forcing gay men to have gender transition surgeries to “make them straight”
“They would rather carry out mass surgeries than executions because they know the world is watching them.”
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Life
Apple TV show retelling true story of gay refugee blacklisted across Middle East, Russia
Little America’s episode ‘The Son’ is focused on a gay Syrian immigrant. Now it’s being banned in 11 countries, and one of its actors can’t enter the United States.
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News (World)
Israeli gay parents have to identify a ‘mother’ and ‘father’ of the relationship to receive day care
The country that only approved 3 same-sex couples in the last 12 years has relied on outdated familial structures for processing paperwork.
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News (World)
Four organizations urge Turkey to release college students, staff on trial for attending Pride
Despite the local law that prevents LGBTQ events being struck down in court, the country is enforcing it anyway.
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Life
Pat Robertson claims Trump’s ‘in danger’ of losing out on ‘heaven’
He’s one of the few conservative Christian leaders of late to break away and criticize Trump.
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News (World)
As hate crimes increase, these queer activists are about to host a Muslim Pride festival
If the idea of a Muslim Pride festival surprises you, here are some things you should know…
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Commentary
How do we stop Islamic militants’ attacks on LGBT people?
Homosexuality is punishable by death in many Middle Eastern countries. The Orlando shooter took those laws seriously.
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News (World)
Hamas commander accused of gay sex is executed
Hamas operatives thought Israel might have blackmailed him into ratting out a Hamas top dog.
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News (World)
Gay imam helps young Muslims balance religion, sexuality
A gay imam from Algeria is working with a local LGBT association to counsel and protect young gay Muslims who make their way to the ancient French port city of Marseille.