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She Fled the Nazis. Reagan Republicans Put Her on the Federal Bench. 40 Years Later, She’s Still Surprising Everyone.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/reagan-republicans-judge-ilana-rovner-7th-circuit.html
Quick Glance: Survival and Jurisprudence: Judge Ilana Rovner's Journey
- Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner survived Nazi persecution as a baby and was appointed to the federal bench by Reagan and Bush.
- A trailblazer, she was the first woman on the 7th Circuit, consistently defending the rights of the marginalized.
- Her life was shaped by discrimination, influencing her judicial views on equality and diversity.
- Judge Rovner championed LGBTQ+ rights in landmark cases and ran an office with disabled staff, impacting her deeply.
Government hears back on religious schools review, but its own plans are still unclear
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/government-hears-back-on-religious-schools-review-plans-unclear/103617228
Iowa City settles fire department discrimination lawsuit for $925,000: Former firefighter Sadie McDowell sued the city for gender and sexual orientation ...
thegazette.com/news/iowa-city-settles-fire-department-discrimination-lawsuit-for-925000/
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Jamie Sarkonak: Activist bureaucrats behind travel advisory for LGBT people going to U.S.
nationalpost.com/opinion/jamie-sarkonak-activist-bureaucrats-behind-travel-advisory-for-lgbt-people-going-to-u-s
Russia Labels LGBT Community ‘Extremist’ in Prelude to Sweeping Crackdown: Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday designated the so-called “international LGBT public ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/11/30/russia-bans-international-lgbt-movement-a83270
Analysis: Tackling LGBT discrimination still work in progress as Thailand poised to walk down marriage equality aisle
channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-legalise-gay-marriage-gender-equality-3952656
South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military: The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-67236048
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.
Instead of fighting LGBTQ rights in court, Hong Kong’s gov’t has a chance to lead change – why doesn’t it?
hongkongfp.com/2023/10/29/instead-of-fighting-lgbtq-rights-in-court-hong-kongs-government-has-the-chance-to-lead-change-why-doesnt-it/
India's Supreme Court refuses to legalise same-sex marriage: The country's Chief Justice called for an end LGBT+ discrimination, but said it was up to Parliament ...
itv.com/news/2023-10-17/indias-supreme-court-refuses-to-legalise-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.
On conformism, coming out and being a ‘unicorn’: The US started marking Oct. 11 as National Coming Out Day in 1988, and this designation gives us pause on how ...
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2023/10/11/on-conformism-coming-out-and-being-a-unicorn.html
CNN’s Van Jones: Youth values being ‘rubbed in the dog poo’ by Supreme Court: CNN analyst Van Jones had pointed criticism for the Supreme Court on Friday over ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4075969-cnns-van-jones-on-supreme-court-rulings/
California expands travel ban to more anti-LGBT states — even as top Democrat tries to end it
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article277332868.html
Southeast Asia’s Most Gay-Friendly Country Still Has No Law Against LGBT Discrimination
time.com/6290762/philippines-pride-lgbt-discrimination-sogie-equality-bill/
LGBTQ couples push for 'fertility equality' in family-building benefits: Pair of cases allege discrimination by health insurers, employers.
abcnews.go.com/US/lgbtq-couples-push-fertility-equality-family-building-benefits/story
In Pride's shadow: Detroit area LGBTQ+ seniors struggle with isolation, fear of prejudice
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/26/in-prides-shadow-lgbtq-seniors-struggle-with-isolation-neglect/69999983007/
Attacked by state and society, what life is like in Europe’s worst country for LGBT rights
inews.co.uk/news/world/azerbaijan-what-life-like-europe-worst-country-lgbt-rights-2349531
Corporate giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda's economy: A coalition of international companies, including Google (GOOGL.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O) ...
reuters.com/world/africa/corporate-giants-say-anti-lgbt-law-would-hurt-ugandas-economy-2023-03-29/
Rights activists in Bosnia injured in attack following LGBT event ban: Reports: Rights activists in Bosnia injured in attack following LGBT event ban: Reports
wionews.com/world/rights-activists-in-bosnia-injured-in-attack-following-lgbt-event-ban-reports-573707
Japanese express anger and concern after Kishida aide's anti-LGBT remarks: Members of the public, the LGBT community and opposition party lawmakers ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/02/04/national/politics-diplomacy/japanese-anger-masayoshi-arai-lgbt/
Amid uproar, Netanyahu reiterates vow not to legalize anti-LGBT discrimination: After comments by Religious Zionism MKs, incoming PM says such behavior ...
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-25-2022/
Japanese lawmaker retracts past remarks on LGBTQ and other minorities: The member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party had been facing fresh scrutiny for the ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/02/national/mio-sugita-lgbtq/
England and Wales drop plans to wear LGBT armbands at Qatar World Cup: ENGLAND and Wales will not wear armbands protesting against LGBT discrimination in Qatar ...
thenational.scot/news/23138305.england-wales-drop-plans-wear-lgbt-armbands-qatar-world-cup/
'Very real fears' for LGBT community after far-right win in Italy: The LGBT community has "very real fears" after a conservative bloc dominated by the far-right ...
reuters.com/world/europe/very-real-fears-lgbt-community-after-far-right-win-italy-2022-09-27/
Quick Glance: The election of fascist-adjacent Giorgia Meloni in Italy serves as a public reminder that women can be just as bad as males.
- Sky News UK began its story on far-right Giorgia Meloni's impending election as Italy's first female prime minister with the words: " Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist ."
- Although Truss is Prime Minister, 75% of her Conservative Party colleagues in the UK parliament are men.
- I wouldn't vote for Meloni if I were on fire, and I'm worried about what she might do in her new role.
- Sky News UK broadcast the Giorgia Meloni story.
Italy adopts new LGBT strategy just before right-wing takeover: Italy's outgoing government has adopted a new plan for LGBT rights just before handing over the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/italy-adopts-new-lgbt-strategy-just-before-right-wing-takeover-2022-10-07/
Gay phone shop worker awarded £30k compensation over sexual harassment: The woman was repeatedly asked 'how lesbians had sex' while working at the ...
news.stv.tv/west-central/gay-scottish-vodafone-shop-worker-awarded-30000-compensation-over-sexual-harassment
377A: Gay marriage looms as new frontline in Singapore battle for LGBT rights: Joy over the historic decision turns to anxiety as a new frontline looms in the ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-62628494
2nd web-hosting provider drops harassment site Kiwi Farms: A Russia-based provider has cut web protection services to the notorious stalking and harassment ...
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/2nd-web-hosting-provider-drops-harassment-site-kiwi-89374173
Teen suicides are a clarion call to protect queer children: Many South African schools are still sites of queerphobia, and slow cultural change means that ...
mg.co.za/opinion/2022-09-08-teen-suicides-are-a-clarion-call-to-protect-queer-children/
'Those people': French minister's LGBTQ remarks spark anger: Pressure is mounting on a French government minister to quit over comments ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/people-french-ministers-lgbtq-remarks-spark-anger-86959498
Judge: WV Medicaid must cover transgender care: A federal judge has ruled that West Virginia’s Medicaid program must provide coverage for gender-confirming care ...
wvgazettemail.com/ap/national/judge-wv-medicaid-must-cover-transgender-care/article_f094dd37-75f7-586c-a121-39b28856c9b7.html
US agencies temporarily barred from enforcing LGBTQ guidance: A federal judge in Tennessee has issued an order barring two U.S. agencies from enforcing new ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-agencies-temporarily-barred-enforcing-lbgtq-guidance-86937868
Pride parades march on with new urgency: Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America’s biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential ...
abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/pride-parades-march-urgency-85731128
FIFA must do more to protect LGBT rights in Qatar: Suggestions that Qatar should make an exception for outsiders during the World Cup are implicit reminders that ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-fifa-must-do-more-to-protect-lgbt-rights-in-qatar/
Why blood makes up over 2.5% of all U.S. exports: In the U.S., it's legal to compensate people for their blood donation. Plasma donations can be a way to make ...
cnbc.com/2022/06/30/why-blood-makes-up-over-2point5percent-of-all-us-exports.html
30% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced discrimination or exclusion from financial services, study finds
cnbc.com/2022/06/28/30percent-of-lgbtq-adults-experienced-discrimination-in-financial-services.html
NEIL MACKAY’S BIG READ: 'Homophobia is on the rise' - The truth about the lives of young LGBT Scots today
heraldscotland.com/politics/20236225.neil-mackays-big-read-homophobia-rise---truth-lives-young-lgbt-scots-today/
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