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Big win for LGBTQ+: Dominica court strikes down ban on same sex relations : A court in Dominica has overturned a ban on consensual same-sex relations in the ...
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Big win for LGBTQ+: Dominica court strikes down ban on same sex relations
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Lok Sabha 2024: Parties court queer voters but promises ring hollow: The BJP and the Congress both stopped short of recognising marriage quality while paying ...
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Lok Sabha 2024: Parties court queer voters but promises ring hollow
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After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ rights
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After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for ...
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Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change: Greece's parliament approved a bill allowing same-sex civil marriage on Thursday, a landmark victory for ...
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Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
Quick Glance: Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
  • Greece is the first Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriages.

  • The bill grants married same-sex partners with children full parental rights.

  • The reform addresses a longstanding injustice for same-sex couples and their children.

  • The traditional Church of Greece opposes the law supporting same-sex marriage.
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U.K. prime minister criticized for gender remark as mother of murdered trans teen attends Parliament
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U.K. prime minister criticized for gender remark as mother of murdered ...
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The gay British war hero remembered with a new statue in Cambridge: Alan Turing also appears on the current £50 note
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The gay British war hero remembered with a new statue in Cambridge
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Support for same-sex marriage dips for the first time in nearly a decade: Survey: Americans’ support for same-sex marriage has dropped for the first time in ...
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Support for same-sex marriage dips for the first time in nearly a decade: ...
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New Tennessee law allows officials to refuse to perform LGBTQ marriages: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new law that will allow public officials in the state ...
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New Tennessee law allows officials to refuse to perform LGBTQ marriages
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Tenn. lawmakers OK bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages
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Tenn. lawmakers OK bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform ...
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Kathy Kozachenko, 1st openly gay elected official in U.S., on 50 years of LGBTQ rights
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Kathy Kozachenko, 1st openly gay elected official in U.S. ...
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Nearly 30% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, national survey finds: More than one in four Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual ...
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Nearly 30% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, national survey finds
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Buttigieg responds to Johnson’s same-sex marriage views: ‘Maybe we’ll just have him over’
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Buttigieg responds to Johnson’s same-sex marriage views: ‘Maybe we’ll just ...
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Outrage After Russia Outlaws 'International LGBT Movement': "This is real repression. There is panic in Russia's LGBT community," said one gay ...
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Outrage After Russia Outlaws 'International LGBT Movement'
Quick Glance: Russia Bans International LGBT Movement as 'Extremist'
  • Russia's Supreme Court bans the 'international LGBT public movement' as an extremist organization, despite its lack of organizational structure or leaders.

  • The ban could have sweeping implications for LGBT people in Russia, despite the movement's non-existence.

  • The ruling shocked liberal Russians, with independent media organizations showing solidarity with LGBT people by displaying the LGBT flag.

  • The ban could force LGBT groups to operate in secret and be used against LGBT people, with unclear legal implications.
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India’s Supreme Court refuses to recognise same-sex marriage: The decision is a devastating setback for equal rights in the country
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India’s Supreme Court refuses to recognise same-sex marriage
Quick Glance: US monitoring India's response to same-sex marriage court decision
  • The United States is encouraging India to offer equal legal protection to same-sex couples and is closely watching the Indian government's next steps after the Supreme Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage.

  • India's top court has declined to legalize same-sex marriage and has left the decision to the parliament, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's view that the legislature should rule on the issue.

  • A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said, "The United States supports marriage equality globally."

  • Asia, a continent where conservative values still dominate in many countries, lags far behind the West in accepting same-sex marriage.
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Supreme Court rules businesses can refuse service to LGBTQ+ customers: The case concerns a Colorado web designer's right to refuse to create wedding websites for ...
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Supreme Court rules businesses can refuse service to LGBTQ+ customers
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT Rights: Live Updates
  • The Supreme Court backs a web designer opposing same-sex marriage.

  • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips.

  • Some faith groups that traditionally opposed LGBT rights now support certain accommodations for same-sex marriage.

  • Justice Neil Gorsuch, who authored today's opinion in favor of the web designer, previously authored a very different opinion from the court, ruling that a landmark law protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.
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Wisconsin lawmakers look to enshrine marriage equality in state constitution: Members of Wisconsin’s Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced two proposals Wednesday ...
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Wisconsin lawmakers look to enshrine marriage equality in state ...
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Punjab: India row after LGBTQ couple marry in Sikh temple: The marriage was solemnised by a priest in Punjab, with the couple performing all traditional rituals.
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Punjab: India row after LGBTQ couple marry in Sikh temple
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White House condemns ‘cruel and unacceptable’ posts about Interior spokesman: White House officials are condemning what they’re calling “cruel and unacceptable” ...
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White House condemns ‘cruel and unacceptable’ posts about Interior ...
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Hong Kong court sides with same-sex couple over inheritance rights: As Hong Kong comes under Beijing’s increasing control and protest is banned ...
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Hong Kong court sides with same-sex couple over inheritance rights
Quick Glance: Hong Kong court upholds equal inheritance rights for same-sex couples
  • Participants from LGBT communities demonstrated for their rights on Saturday.

  • The Hong Kong court of appeal rejected the government's attempt to deny inheritance rights to same-sex married couples.

  • This ruling is a legal victory for LGBT rights activists in Hong Kong and may influence other Asian jurisdictions to reconsider their stance on inclusion.

  • While same-sex marriage is not allowed in Hong Kong, some couples choose to marry in countries where it is legal.
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Ghana's parliament has unanimously approved amendments to an anti-gay bill that would make LGBT individuals face a three-year prison sentence ... Show more
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Malaysia bans Swatch LGBT products including watches: Authorities warn anyone caught with a Swatch product promoting LGBT rights faces up to three years in jail ...
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Malaysia bans Swatch LGBT products including watches
Quick Glance: Malaysia Bans LGBTQ+ Swatch Products, Threatens Up to 3 Years in Jail
  • Malaysia's government has declared that all Swatch products containing elements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer nature - including watches, wrappers, and boxes - are banned.

  • In May, authorities raided Swatch stores and seized over 160 watches from the Pride Collection.

  • The products are deemed 'detrimental or possibly detrimental to morality, public interest, and national interest' by promoting, supporting, and normalizing the LGBTQ movement, which is not accepted by the general public.

  • Anyone found in possession of such Swatch products could face up to three years in jail or a fine of up to 20,000 ringgit ($4,375).
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About 9% of adults in 30 countries identify as LGBTQ, survey says: About 9% of adults across 30 countries around the world identify as LGBTQ ...
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About 9% of adults in 30 countries identify as LGBTQ, survey says
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California school board adopts social studies textbooks that include gay rights after warnings from governor
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California school board adopts social studies textbooks that include gay ...
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Vatican Issues Guidelines for Same-Sex Blessings: The declaration confirms Pope Francis’ recent statement ending the Vatican’s ban on blessing same-sex ...
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Vatican Issues Guidelines for Same-Sex Blessings
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Uganda outlaws identifying as LGBTQ, imposes death penalty for gay sex: Uganda’s parliament passed a law that criminalises identifying as LGBTQ ...
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Uganda outlaws identifying as LGBTQ, imposes death penalty for gay sex
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South Korean court upholds ban on gay sex in military, in setback for LGBTQ community
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South Korean court upholds ban on gay sex in military, in setback for ...
Quick Glance: South Korean Court Upholds Ban on Homosexual Activity in the Military
  • South Korea's constitutional court has ruled against homosexual relationships in the military for the fourth time.

  • The court stated that same-sex relationships could harm troop readiness and undermine discipline.

  • However, same-sex intercourse between civilians is not a crime.

  • Military service is compulsory in South Korea, with all able-bodied men aged between 18 and 28 required to serve for approximately 20 months.
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Thailand: Bill legalising same-sex marriage passed in lower house of parliament : Thailand's lower house of parliament on Wednesday (Mar 27) approved a bill ...
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Thailand: Bill legalising same-sex marriage passed in lower house of ...
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
  • Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.

  • The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.

  • Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.

  • Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
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Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the death penalty in some cases
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Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the ...
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[OPINION] The best thing you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally is…: 'When a member of the LGBTQ+ community needs to say something, you don’t say it for them ...
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[OPINION] The best thing you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally is…
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Hong Kong: Court orders legal framework for same-sex unions: A top court ordered an alternative framework to same-sex marriage to be formulated within two years.
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Hong Kong: Court orders legal framework for same-sex unions
Quick Glance: Hong Kong's top court calls for alternative legal framework for same-sex couples
  • Hong Kong's top court partially approved a groundbreaking appeal by an LGBTQ activist for recognition of same-sex marriages performed overseas.

  • The court is calling for alternative legal frameworks to legitimize the fundamental social needs of such couples.

  • After a five-year legal battle, Jimmy Sham, a jailed activist for democracy and LGBTQ rights, saw his case come to an end.

  • This ruling marks the first direct involvement of Hong Kong's top court in the issue of same-sex marriage.
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Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law upheld after settlement in federal court: The state of Florida settled a multi-year suit Monday against the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” ...
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Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law upheld after settlement in federal court
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
  • A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.

  • The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.

  • The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.

  • The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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India government opposes recognizing same-sex marriage: court filing: The Indian government opposes recognizing same-sex marriages, it said in a filing to the ...
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India government opposes recognizing same-sex marriage: court filing
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As G-7 approaches, Japan remains an outlier on LGBTQ rights: Japanese lawmakers have introduced a watered-down bill that would merely “promote the understanding” ...
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As G-7 approaches, Japan remains an outlier on LGBTQ rights
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During a “Late Show” appearance, the openly gay transportation secretary said he might invite Speaker Mike Johnson – and his terrible record on LGBTQ+ rights – ... Show more
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This is the gayest World Cup ever (and no one’s batting an eyelid): There are about 100 openly LGBTQ+ players and coaches in the women's World Cup ...
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This is the gayest World Cup ever (and no one’s batting an eyelid)
Quick Glance: The Rise of Women's Football: Then, Now, Forever on Top
  • To celebrate the final week of the Women's World Cup 2023, we have traced the evolution of women's football throughout the ages and highlighted the Guardian's ongoing dedication to covering the game.
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Opinion | How Russia’s War Against Ukraine Is Advancing LGBTQ Rights : LGBTQ soldiers on Ukraine’s front lines have put the lie to the idea that “a gay cannot be ...
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Opinion | How Russia’s War Against Ukraine Is Advancing LGBTQ Rights
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#LoksabhaElection2024 | India’s two main parties are pledging to improve life for LGBTQ+ people if they win a general election that starts on Friday ... Show more

Lok Sabha 2024: Parties court queer voters but promises ring hollow
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The people of Hong Kong are growing more tolerant: Their government is not
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The people of Hong Kong are growing more tolerant
Quick Glance: Hong Kong Hosted Groundbreaking Gay Games for LGBTQ Rights
  • Organizers emphasize the inclusive nature of the Gay Games, uniting people from diverse backgrounds.

  • 2,400 participants from various regions competed, falling short of the original 15,000 athletes envisioned.

  • The Gay Games in Hong Kong demonstrate the city's potential for equality.

  • Exhausted after years of volunteer work, the organizers made the Gay Games a reality.
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Lok Sabha 2024: Parties court queer voters but promises ring hollow: The BJP and the Congress both stopped short of recognising marriage quality while paying ...
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Lok Sabha 2024: Parties court queer voters but promises ring hollow
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Why Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict opens no doors for queer people: Supreme Court same sex marriage verdict: Two legal scholars argue that the ...
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Why Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict opens no doors for queer ...
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LGBT rights yield to religious interests at US Supreme Court: In its decision permitting an evangelical Christian web designer to refuse service for same-sex ...
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LGBT rights yield to religious interests at US Supreme Court
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Tokyo Pride participants call for LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality: Tokyo's 30th annual Rainbow Pride parade took place on Sunday (April 21) with participants ...
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Tokyo Pride participants call for LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality
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Joe Biden helped a movement when he changed his mind on LGBTQ issues. Who advises him now?
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Joe Biden helped a movement when he changed his mind on LGBTQ issues ...
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The LGBTQ+ lives caught in the grip of wartime Russia: In the vast expanse of Russia, a country where the rigid chill of societal norms and legal strictures ...
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The LGBTQ+ lives caught in the grip of wartime Russia
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Mermaids’ loss is a victory for a free society: This morning’s news that the LGB Alliance has won its case to retain its charitable status is a victory and a ...
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Mermaids’ loss is a victory for a free society
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Could a Kansas bill censor non-explicit, LGBTQ+ content? Lawyers, lawmakers disagree
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Could a Kansas bill censor non-explicit, LGBTQ+ content? Lawyers ...
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people in the military
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for a previous ban on LGBTQ+ ...
Quick Glance: UK Prime Minister apologizes for LGBTQ+ ban in military
  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for banning LGBTQ+ people from serving in the military

  • Report reveals shocking evidence of homophobia and abuse in the military

  • Defense Secretary agrees to financial compensation for those affected
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Greek lawmakers debate a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage, narrowly supported by public
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Greek lawmakers debate a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage ...
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First gay couple to marry in England issue message to Tories 10 years on: Peter McGraith married David Cabreza on this day in 2014 in the UK's first ...
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First gay couple to marry in England issue message to Tories 10 years on
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'Make LGBT rights a foreign policy priority' to mark same-sex marriage milestone: Peter, one of the first gay married men in the UK, says the government is still ...
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'Make LGBT rights a foreign policy priority' to mark same-sex marriage ...
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Big Gay Wedding review: BBC show whitewashes ongoing fight for LGBTQ rights: This celebration of a decade of same-sex marriage in England and Wales was half ...
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Big Gay Wedding review: BBC show whitewashes ongoing fight for LGBTQ ...
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Lawsuit by Christian school in Vt. could test transgender rights: Mid Vermont Christian School, banned from interscholastic sports in Vermont after refusing to ...
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Lawsuit by Christian school in Vt. could test transgender rights
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Rainbow lanyard ban: how did Scotland get here?: It’s hard to know how we got here, but let me have a go. Five years ago, Nicola Sturgeon led Scotland’s largest ...
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Rainbow lanyard ban: how did Scotland get here?
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Tories divided over new definition of extremism: Trans rights critics and traditional Christians could be caught up in crackdown on Islamism
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Tories divided over new definition of extremism
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The Long Shadow of Section 28: The Thatcher government's Section 28 made it illegal for public bodies to 'promote homosexuality' – a policy that continues to ...
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The Long Shadow of Section 28
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Influencer ordered to post anti-homophobic content after saying he'd shoot gay son
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Influencer ordered to post anti-homophobic content after saying he'd shoot ...