‘No space’ for LGBTQ as Uganda awaits President to approve bill:
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Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some: The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for ...
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Uganda passes a law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ: Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ ...
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Uganda Passes Bill Criminalizing Identifying as LGBTQ, Imposing Death Penalty in Some Cases
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Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some: The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for ...
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Uganda passes a law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ: Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ ...
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Uganda Passes Bill Criminalizing Identifying as LGBTQ, Imposing Death Penalty in Some Cases
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Uganda passes anti-gay bill, imposing death penalty for some offenses: The bill now heads to the desk of President Yoweri Museveni, who can veto or sign it into ...
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Uganda passes a law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ: KAMPALA — Uganda’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ ...
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Homosexuality in professional football: “No club is not affected”: Several professional footballers could confess to their homosexuality later this season ...
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UPDF major dies in Mabira three-car crash: SP Butoto Hellen, the Ssezibwa regional police spokesperson, identified the deceased as Major Habib Nsamba Katakabire ...
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Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ+ students: The Biden administration's transgender sports rule still hangs in the balance.
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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.
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
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Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
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 ...
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You can’t divorce after one year, Marriage Bill proposes: The Bill wants to make it hard to enter and get out of marriage
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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 ...
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Last moments of lawyer killed by concrete mixer crash: “He was a go-getter, very hardworking, and a lover of his family. Raphael was very loyal to his friends ...
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Kenya Irish potatoes stuck at Busia border over new Ugandan tax: Mr Paul Chuka, also a clearing agent at the Busia border, said the increment in tax makes it ...
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Biden’s New Title IX Rules Add Campus Protections for LGBTQ+ Students: The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education ...
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Jinja schools break off earlier over red eyes: Jinja authorities say schools must notify them of plans to close earlier
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Lesbian Herstory Archives has been documenting Sapphic history since 1974: The Lesbian Herstory Archives, the home of an LGBTQ history trove in Brooklyn ...
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Tax pain for traders as states push for more revenues to pay debt, run projects: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have made a raft of tax proposals to generate more ...
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Seaside town's promenade will host Pride extravaganza: Success of last year's event prompts selection
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Jinja Hospital aims at genetic screening to tame sickle cell disease: Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) authorities have announced plans to start genetic ...
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Trekking 80km to raise money for artificial limbs: Enthusiasts walked from Kampala to Jinja to raise road safety awareness and money for artificial limbs
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Maren Morris Silences Complaints Over Bringing Her Son To A Drag Show: The star talked about bringing her 4-year-old to an all-ages drag performance during an ...
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Kyabazinga, Inhebantu host Muslims for juma prayers: The Kyabazinga thanked the Muslims for turning up in big numbers and encouraged the people of Busoga to ...
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Nashville Predators host 9th annual Pride Night during Thursday's game: Fans have the opportunity to join the Nashville Predators and support the LGBTQ+ ...
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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.
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Muslims to vote out Jinja land-grabbing politicians in 2026: Jinja North MP David Aga Isabirye, described land grabbing in Jinja City as “very serious” ...
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Museveni offer Shs10m for Busoga bishop's treatment: President Museveni has offered Shs10million for the treatment of Busoga Diocese Bishop Paul Samson ...
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Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
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Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
Govt must find solution to what’s ailing road projects: To get there, state actors should learn to do the simple things. And do them fast ...
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PICTURES: Muslims in Uganda celebrate Eid al-Fitr: In Uganda's east, Muslims in Mbale city made their way to a newly acquired prayer ground but had to do it ...
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Dignitas Infinita Vatican: The church’s concerning statement on gender-affirming surgeries, explained
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LGBTQ-themed books most targeted by bans, says American Library Association: More than half of 2023’s most challenged library books have LGBTQ themes or ...
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Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
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Judiciary announces officer transfers, new registries: The Judiciary further noted that the Commercial Court has been bolstered with the addition of two Deputy ...
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Vatican opposes criminalisation of homosexuality, top cardinal says: The Vatican opposes the criminalisation of homosexuality as practiced by a number of ...
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Books most challenged in 2023 centered on LGBTQ themes, library organization says
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Ugandan judges uphold a draconian anti-gay law: The decision will send ripples across Africa
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/04/ugandan-judges-uphold-a-draconian-anti-gay-law
Furious LGBT Scottish Greens say party could leave Government over NHS puberty blockers pause
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Sh17b Source of the Nile pier works progress amid rain delays:
The sh17b project funded by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of ...
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Indian diaspora want Modi back as Prime Minister: A section of Indians living in Uganda has pleaded with their fellow nationals here and abroad to give current ...
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When NRA launched Operation North: It, however, soon emerged that the NRA had committed other serious human rights violations during the course of the operation
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Govt plans mandatory blood group testing: The move aims to facilitate blood collection and emergency services, especially for those with rare blood types like ...
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Lawsuit accuses Grindr of illegally sharing users' HIV status: LGBTQ+ dating app's maker previously denied selling sensitive user data
theregister.com/2024/04/22/class_action_suit_data_protection_uk_grindr/
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.
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 ...
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Schools are censoring websites for suicide prevention, sex ed, and even NASA: Records from across the country show just how much of the internet is blocked by ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
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LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Comedy Film 'Laugh Proud' Sets Release, Trailer: Quentin Lee’s LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy concert feature film 'Laugh Proud' has secured ...
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Paid articlePaid Newsrooms need climate literacy to tell stories well: While the media has consistently published environment and climate change stories for years ...
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Louisiana education chief slams new Biden administration rules for LGBTQ+ students
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Matty Healy’s 5 most teeth-gritting moments: Buckle up, because there’s a lot to take in
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Pennsylvania school board cancels gay actor’s upcoming anti-bullying talk, citing his ‘lifestyle’
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National Council for Childhood files a complaint against a Cairo German School for teaching homosexuality - Society - Egypt
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Textbook of German school in Cairo mentions but does not promote homosexuality: Embassy - Society - Egypt
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Letters: Immigration success stories | Chaplain ruling’s effects | Transgender athletes and Title IX
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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 ...
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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 ...
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A dead LGBTQ activist, a sensual massage and phone records: Court told that the prime murder suspect used Chiloba's phone number to pay for massage services ...
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United Methodist General Conference Alabama delegates: Removing anti-LGBTQ language top priority
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'Yuri!!! on Ice' Prequel Movie 'Ice Adolescence' Officially Cancelled: The Yuri!!! on Ice prequel movie, Ice Adolescence, which was set to follow Victor ...
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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 ...
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Russia Creates Book Censorship Body – Vedomosti: A union of leading Russian publishers and libraries has created an advisory body that would evaluate books for ...
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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 ...
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Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protections to Include LGBTQ+ Students: The Biden administration has updated Title IX rules, codifying the rights of ...
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Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists
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Dozens of United Methodist churches in North Texas have left: Fifty-three congregations have left the United Methodist Church from its North Texas Conference ...
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LGBTQIA+ seniors have limited choices for aged care. Julie Peters went searching for options
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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.
Broadview Heights residents storm council meeting to oppose Pride Fest on city property
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Paid articlePaid Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues
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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 ...
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The People's Joker Review: 'Unauthorized' Trans Reimagining Is a Delight
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The best LGBTQ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now | Digital Trends: Amazon Prime has an impressive and versatile library of LGBTQ movies ...
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Dozens of United Methodist churches in North Texas have left: Fifty-three congregations have left the United Methodist Church from its North Texas Conference ...
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Gay Republican Group Sees 'Explosion' in Membership: Log Cabin Republicans bills itself as the nation's largest organization representing LGBT conservatives and ...
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Report: LGBTQ content drove book banning efforts in 2023: The latest report marks the start of National Library Week.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Woman says 'it's ridiculous' after trying new hair salon: Chelsey Harwood tried a new salon for the first time as she wanted a change in style
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'Spirit of Ecstasy,' 'Mutt' to Bookend India’s Kashish LGBTQ+ Festival: Héléna Klotz's 'Spirit of Ecstasy' will open the 2024 Kashish LGBTQ+ film ...
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Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute: Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on ...
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Netflix LGBTQ Documentary 'Outstanding' Unveils Teaser, Premiere Date: LGBTQ comedy documentary film "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is set to ...
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