Ex-Tory candidate for Victoria says party's stance against gender-affirming care could cost lives
timescolonist.com/local-news/ex-tory-candidate-for-victoria-says-partys-stance-against-gender-affirming-care-could-cost-lives-7532172
B.C.'s Julia Levy is Canada's first trans woman Rhodes Scholar: University of Victoria graduate Julia Levy said she was “blown away” when she learned she was ...
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B.C.’s Julia Levy is Canada’s first trans woman Rhodes Scholar : The University of Victoria graduate was ‘blown away’ when she learned she was among 11 Canadians ...
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British Columbia’s newest Rhodes Scholar will pursue a master’s degree in computational chemistry, but she says it’s also an “incredible opportunity” as a ... Show more https://bit.ly/3HmZxEy
Five people injured after 'blood-covered' horses run loose in London: Runaway Household Calvary horses were on the loose in central London, an d were seen on ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/horses-loose-london-covered-blood-rider-thrown-off-20707043/
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama : The bill aims to restrict discussions of gender identity or sexual orientation.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/expanded-called-dont-gay-education-restrictions-advance-alabama/story
Lesbian Herstory Archives has been documenting Sapphic history since 1974: The Lesbian Herstory Archives, the home of an LGBTQ history trove in Brooklyn ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/lesbian-herstory-archives-documenting-sapphic-history-1974-rcna147883
UK’s first ever memorial to LGBT armed forces personnel to be created at National Memorial Arboretum
expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/04/25/uks-first-ever-memorial-to-lgbt-armed-forces-personnel-to-be-created/
Princess Anne to visit Maritime Museum of B.C. during Victoria stop: The princess and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, are expected to meet with the museum’s board ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-anne-to-visit-maritime-museum-of-bc-during-victoria-stop-8649411
Man rescued by helicopter after 200-foot fall into Trent River: He was transported to hospital in Victoria with critical injuries after the helicopter was ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-rescued-by-helicopter-after-200-foot-fall-into-trent-river-8649651
Is being LGBTQ+ a crime? Ghana's new bill criminalises identities, with violators facing up to 3 years in jail.
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SC districts should ignore new federal regulations on trans students, superintendent says
postandcourier.com/politics/weaver-refuse-federal-lgbtq-biden-schools/article_5309bb5a-0272-11ef-9273-731e98748cb2.html
Russia establishes advisory body to evaluate books' compliance with national legislation
kyivindependent.com/russia-establishes-advisory-body-to-evaluate-books-compliance-with-national-legislation/
Social work LGBT+ leaves a vacuum: The incident highlighted a gap: there is a lack of protected spaces for queer young people - both in the region and in the ...
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LGBTQ+ rallies will be held across Canada next month. Here’s what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
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Are big changes on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the United Methodist Church on the horizon?
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/24/united-methodist-church-general-conference-2024-lgbtq-ordination-marriage/73094654007/
NEW: A charity representing young LGBT+ people in Scotland has called on the Sandyford clinic to reverse its decision to pause the prescription of puberty ... Show more
Milwaukee drag queen Jaida Essence Hall discusses confronting LGBTQ+ discrimination in new season of HBO's 'We're Here'
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2024/04/24/milwaukee-drag-queen-jaida-essence-hall-discusses-confronting-anti-lgbtq-discrmi-season-of-were-here/73346929007/
| Montreal Gazette: Their message is crucial now because "far-right groups and cynical politicians" have spread misinformation about the LGBTQ+ community to ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/lgbtq-rallies-to-be-held-across-canada-billed-as-largest-since-marriage-equality
The aim of a meeting is to meet the needs of queer youth: After allegations against the management, the “Sozialwerk.LGBT+” association has canceled its offers in ...
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Tennessee GOP-led Senate spikes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in schools
apnews.com/article/lgbtq-pride-flags-tennessee-1a3304909b0af7daa2eb1d8feca60ecd
Transgender Louisianans say they’ve lost an ally in the governor’s seat: Under Louisiana's new Republican governor, LGBTQ people and advocates fear previously ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/transgender-louisianans-say-ve-lost-ally-governors-seat-rcna149082
What to know about United Methodists' first major meeting since its breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-to-know-about-united-methodists-first-major-meeting-since-its-breakup-over-lgbtq-inclusion
Princess Anne will spend time in both Victoria and Vancouver: The Royal Canadian Navy is hosting her stay in Canada from May 3-5, during which she will be ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-anne-will-spend-time-in-both-victoria-and-vancouver-8643740
Josh Cavallo calls for Premier League action as 'disgusting' refusal slammed: Josh Cavallo has taken aim at the increasing trend of Premier League players ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/josh-cavallo-premier-league-lgbt-32619705
The best sci-fi movies on Hulu right now | Digital Trends: The best sci-fi movies on Hulu right now include War For the Planet of the Apes, Dune, Pacific Rim ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/best-sci-fi-movies-on-hulu/
Letters: Immigration success stories | Chaplain ruling’s effects | Transgender athletes and Title IX
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/letters-immigration-success-stories-chaplain-rulings-effects-transgender-athletes-and-title-ix/
Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds | eKathimerini.com: Attacks against migrants, refugees and LGBT people in Greece surged to their highest level in ...
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Texas’ foster care system leaves transgender kids isolated: Support once afforded LGBTQ+ foster kids has vanished and a culture of silence has blanketed the ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/23/texas-foster-care-lgbtq-transgender-kids/
Date announced for first ever Cleveland Pride event : Cleveland Pride will take place in Saltburn on Sunday, July 7 and will be packed with a programme of ...
gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/date-announced-first-ever-cleveland-29037550
Iconic San Francisco LGBTQ bar, The Stud, reopens in a new location: After a four-year closure, an iconic San Francisco bar has a new home.
nbcbayarea.com/news/local/the-stud-san-francisco-oldest-lgbtq-bar-reopens/3516347
The 10 best LGBTQ+ romance novels of the last five years: From 'Boyfriend Material' to 'Red, White & Royal Blue', we round up our 10 favorite LGBTQ+ romance ...
ew.com/books/10-best-lgbtq-romance-novels-of-the-last-five-years/
Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ+ students: The Biden administration's transgender sports rule still hangs in the balance.
axios.com/2024/04/19/biden-lgbtq-title-ix-changes-rules-protection-trans
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
A celebrity seal was moved 125 miles away. He showed up again days later.: Canadian wildlife officials relocated Emerson the elephant seal this month after his ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/19/emerson-elephant-seal-victoria-canada/
Grindr facing U.K. lawsuit over alleged data protection breaches: Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/grindr-facing-uk-lawsuit-alleged-data-protection-breaches-rcna148787
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Brother dedicates round-the-island swim to memory of sister: A man who lost his sister to a “relentless” mental health battle has dedicated the final leg of a ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20240423/brother-dedicates-round-the-island-swim-to-memory-of-sister/
Russia Creates Book Censorship Body – Vedomosti: A union of leading Russian publishers and libraries has created an advisory body that would evaluate books for ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-creates-book-censorship-body-vedomosti-a84930
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ students and sexual assault victims. Transgender athletes aren't mentioned
pbs.org/newshour/politics/bidens-new-title-ix-rules-protect-lgbtq-students-and-sexual-assault-victims-transgender-athletes-arent-mentioned
Josh Cavallo on fearing for his life, FIFA's ignorance and being a trailblazer: Josh Cavallo became the first-ever top-flight footballer to come out back in 2021 ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/josh-cavallo-fifa-world-cup-32626716
The Chilling True Story Behind Hulu Crime Drama Under the Bridge: Hulu's new true-crime miniseries dramatizes the before and after of 14-year-old Reena Virk's ...
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Quick Glance: The Harrowing True Tale of Hulu's Under the Bridge
- Hulu's new true-crime miniseries Under the Bridge is based on the brutal murder of Reena Virk in 1997.
- The show depicts events leading up to Reena's death and the subsequent investigation from the perspectives of author Rebecca Godfrey and police officer Cam Bentland.
- Reena was viciously attacked and killed by a group of teenagers, sparking media frenzy and societal concern over bullying and teen violence.
- The individuals involved received varying court sentences, with one of the perpetrators later seeking forgiveness and reintegrating into society.
Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protections to Include LGBTQ+ Students: The Biden administration has updated Title IX rules, codifying the rights of ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/biden_administration_expands_title_ix_protections_to_include_lgbtq_students
LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Comedy Film 'Laugh Proud' Sets Release, Trailer: Quentin Lee’s LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy concert feature film 'Laugh Proud' has secured ...
variety.com/2024/film/global/lgbtq-stand-up-comedy-laugh-proud-release-trailer-1235977808/
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Princess Anne to visit Victoria in early May: The Princess Royal — the younger sister of King Charles — is set to visit the Victoria Therapeutic Riding ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-anne-to-visit-victoria-in-early-may-8638162
Louisiana education chief tells schools to ignore new Title IX rules for transgender students
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4613178-louisiana-education-chief-tells-schools-to-ignore-new-title-ix-rules-for-transgender-students/
Dozens of United Methodist churches in North Texas have left: Fifty-three congregations have left the United Methodist Church from its North Texas Conference ...
dallasnews.com/news/faith/2024/04/18/dozens-of-north-texas-congregations-have-left-the-united-methodist-church-since-2019/
I had loads of old clothes after transitioning. I knew who to give them to: Transitioning transformed Jamie Lowe's mental health, but he still had old ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/loads-old-clothes-transitioning-knew-give-20672179/
Tokyo Rainbow Pride lights up capital as organizers celebrate 30 years: Under the theme “Until it changes, don’t give up,” this year’s Tokyo Rainbow Pride was ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/21/japan/society/tokyo-rainbow-pride-2024/
#BangkokPost : Move Forward MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat welcomes the landmark Marriage Equality Act but says the fight isn't over. #lifestyle #LGBTQ #marry #law www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/2779930/at-the-end-of-the-rainbow
LGBTQIA+ seniors have limited choices for aged care. Julie Peters went searching for options
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/ageing-fabulously-compass-julie-peters-queer-trans/103682908
The best kids movies on Disney+ right now (April 2024) | Digital Trends: Wish, Moana, and The Kid Who Would Be King are some of the best kids and family movies ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/best-kids-movies-on-disney-plus/
Italy’s LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Levels Have Stopped Improving: Italy’s level of LGBTQIA+ inclusion has stopped improving and is now lagging advances seen in the rest ...
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Broadview Heights residents storm council meeting to oppose Pride Fest on city property
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Meet the man behind the new LGBT+ club nights launching in Leeds next monthwww.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/hey-sis-leeds-launch-4599027
"...Julius harbors a secret that could disrupt their relationship, pushing Alex further into his shell…" Bobby LePire is surprised by the story beats ... Show more twitter.com/hashtag/TheExplodingBoy #SupportIndieFilm #TheExplodingBoy #Drama #LGBTQIA
Elephant seal makes ‘epic’ trek back after Canadian officials relocate him: Notorious for drawing large crowds, Emerson was removed by officials who were ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/17/canada-elephant-seal-relocation-attempt-failed
Furious LGBT Scottish Greens say party could leave Government over NHS puberty blockers pause
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Brussels to host European LGBT Police Association conference: The conference aims to establish a platform to discuss advancements made in LGBTQIA+ rights for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014550/brussels-to-host-european-lgbt-police-association-conference
Took ferry from Canada to Seattle with my car for $150, not worth it: I live in Victoria, BC, in Canada, and I recently took a car ferry to get to Seattle ...
businessinsider.com/car-ferry-victoria-canada-seattle-washington-review-photos-2024-4
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Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists
apnews.com/article/venice-biennale-foreigners-everywhere-indigenous-artists-d061066edaee6254bdc3109c0417e932
'Yuri!!! on Ice' Prequel Movie 'Ice Adolescence' Officially Cancelled: The Yuri!!! on Ice prequel movie, Ice Adolescence, which was set to follow Victor ...
collider.com/yuri-on-ice-prequel-movie-canceled/
Matty Healy’s 5 most teeth-gritting moments: Buckle up, because there’s a lot to take in
standard.co.uk/culture/music/matty-healy-1975-5-most-controversial-moments-b1096959.html
LGBTQ+ Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law : Members of Ghana's LGBTQ community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African ...
wionews.com/videos/lgbtq-ghanaians-await-court-ruling-on-restrictive-new-law-713062
Dozens of United Methodist churches in North Texas have left: Fifty-three congregations have left the United Methodist Church from its North Texas Conference ...
dallasnews.com/news/faith/2024/04/18/dozens-of-north-texas-congregations-have-left-the-united-methodist-church-since-2019/
Gay Republican Group Sees 'Explosion' in Membership: Log Cabin Republicans bills itself as the nation's largest organization representing LGBT conservatives and ...
newsweek.com/log-cabin-republicans-membership-lgbtq-melania-trump-1892361
Bus rides free on Earth Day in Greater Victoria: B.C. Transit is making transit free for riders on April 22 in the capital region
timescolonist.com/local-news/bus-rides-free-on-earth-day-in-greater-victoria-8626434
Demand for a new meeting place for queer Graubünden youth: Two members of the “Sozialwerk.LGBT+” association are said to have had sex with young people ...
suedostschweiz.ch/graubuenden/sozialwerklgbt-forderung-nach-neuem-treff-fuer-queere-buendner-jugend
Victoria EV owners to be allowed to charge vehicles on street with cords: Fees for DC fast chargers will also be based on the amount of power delivered rather ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-ev-owners-to-be-allowed-to-charge-vehicles-on-street-with-cords-8622895
'Spirit of Ecstasy,' 'Mutt' to Bookend India’s Kashish LGBTQ+ Festival: Héléna Klotz's 'Spirit of Ecstasy' will open the 2024 Kashish LGBTQ+ film ...
variety.com/2024/film/asia/spirit-of-ecstasy-mutt-kashish-lgbtq-film-festival-india-1235976313/
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A Pennsylvania school district canceled a gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s event, citing his ‘lifestyle.’ Parents are fighting back.
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/maulik-pancholy-cumberland-valley-school-board-reaj/
Express View on Centre’s panel of queer rights: Better late than never: The committee to examine issues of queer community is welcome. It must hold wide-ranging ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-on-centres-panel-of-queer-rights-better-late-than-never-9278434/
Victoria moves toward banning sheltering in two more parks: City staff have been asked to work with B.C. Housing and other service providers to find alternate ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-moves-toward-banning-sheltering-in-two-more-parks-8622814
Central Bucks’ former superintendent may lead a new district: ‘At what point did people think this guy is a good fit?’
inquirer.com/education/oley-valley-central-bucks-abram-lucabaugh-superintendent-20240418.html
NEW: The LGBT+ wing of the Scottish Greens have launched a petition which calls into question the future of the Bute House Agreement ... Show more
LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
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Quick Glance: Court Decision Expected on Restrictive New Law
- A gay couple, Suleman, 30, an entrepreneur, and Kwame, 30, a student, discuss the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBT bill with Reuters on March 17, 2024.
- Parliament passed a law that would further restrict the rights of the LGBT community. President Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it, citing two pending challenges at the Supreme Court.
- Fear of worsening persecution of LGBT individuals and uncertainty about the law's broader social impact weigh on the community and activists in Ghana.
- Homophobia is pervasive, and the enactment of the new law could lead to increased violence against LGBT individuals as the President hesitates to sign, triggering political controversies.
🩲Everyone in Free Willie is encouraged to get their kit off in the name of openness and relaxation.
The only naked bar in Amsterdam catering for the LGBTQ+ ... Show more #afp #amsterdam #lgbtq #netherlands
Poppy Playtime Creator Says Chapter 4 Villain Will Be A "Fan Favorite": Mob Entertainment CEO Zach Belanger has said that Poppy Playtime's next villain ...
dualshockers.com/poppy-playtime-chatper-4-villain-will-be-fan-favorite/
10 LGBTQ+ series that will open your mind and touch your heart: From teen dramas to engaging period series, here are 7 LGBTQ+ series to binge-watch right now ...
vogue.in/content/lgbtq-series-that-will-open-your-mind-and-touch-your-heart
Louisiana House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' pronoun bills aimed at LGBTQ+ community: The chamber passed bills to limit talk of gender identity and sex in schools ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/lgbtq-dont-say-gay-bills-louisiana-legislature/article_b7061162-7bf0-5712-be89-e16e1d465328.html
Instagram’s shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as ‘political’
thehill.com/policy/technology/4597655-instagrams-shift-away-from-political-content-raises-questions-about-what-counts-as-political/
MK influencer sells LGBTQIA+ party regalia but Zuma’s same-sex remarks put damper on enterprise
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-18-mk-influencer-sells-lgbtqia-party-regalia-but-zumas-same-sex-remarks-put-damper-on-enterprise/
How Georgia's Ruling Party Is Using Laws On 'Foreign Agents' And 'Gay Propaganda' To Maintain Its Grip On Power
rferl.org/a/georgia-foreign-agents-law-gay-propaganda-elections/32909642.html
LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Miami with more than 50 films: Unrequited love. Secret lives. A dramatic retelling of a tense moment in Wilton Manors ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/lgbtq-film-festival-returns-to-miami-with-more-than-50-films/
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