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Victories for LGBTQ rights around the world so far in 2022
It’s very easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of being an LGBTQ person because we still have to fight for the rights and protection of our people every day. Let’s take a look at the other side for a moment.
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U.K. town rallies in support of gay couple targeted with hate mail
“It’s 2022 for pity’s sake, not 1950. They are lovely lads and they don’t deserve to be treated like this.”
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Same-sex marriages have swept the globe. Here is the current state of marriage equality
LGBTQ Nation dives into some recent global discussions on marriage equality.
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Amazon just blocked over 150 LGBTQ-related keywords in the United Arab Emirates
Queer-themed keywords like “pride” don’t return any results in the Middle Eastern country where homosexuality is illegal and the penalty is death or flogging.
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Putin calls western leaders’ bodies “disgusting” after they mock his shirtless horseback photo
Queer critics mocked Putin’s 2009 shirtless horseback riding photo for its narcissist and homoerotic undertones. Now other world leaders are laughing too.
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UK bank tells customers upset over pronouns on staff badges to take their money elsewhere
In response to complaints on Twitter, Halifax Bank said customers were welcome to close their accounts.
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Polish court abolishes 4 “LGBT-free zones” citing European Union treaty
It “is a great victory for democracy, human rights and respect for people.”
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Bill to allow trans teens the right to determine their own gender advances in Spain
The new draft of an LGBTQ rights bill also bans conversion therapies.
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Brittney Griner gets vote of support from Congress as Russian trial looms
Less than one percent of criminal defendants in Russia are acquitted, a fact that looms heavy as the out WNBA player’s trial is set to start on Friday.
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Tom Daley is “furious” that swimming org FINA banned transgender athletes
“It’s something I feel really strongly about. Giving trans people the chance to share their side.”