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Indian Influencer Ankush Bahuguna Faces Homophobic Abuse In London: "It's 2026 For F**k's Sake"
Beauty influencer Ankush Bahuguna recently shared a video of himself in a sharp pink suit, as a group of men hooted at him and hurled homophobic abuse
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Trump Admin Asks US Supreme Court to Reinstate $783 Million In Research Funding Cuts
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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Anti-Gay Law In Kenya Could Cost Country $7.8 Billion Annually: Report
A proposed anti-gay law in Kenya could cost the country up to $7.8 billion per year, a charity said Wednesday in a report on the economic impact of discrimination in East Africa.
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China Cancels Transgender Icon's Dance Shows, Raising LGBTQ Crackdown Fears
Jin Xing is a rare symbol of success and visibility in China, where transgender individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination
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Hong Kong Top Court Backs Housing, Inheritance Rights For Same Sex Couples
This decision marks a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Hong Kong, who have traditionally faced discrimination and fewer rights compared to heterosexual couples.
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Georgia Signs Into New Law Bill Despite Warnings, EU Thinks Its Queerphobic
The speaker of Georgia's parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights of LGBTQ people, despite warnings from the EU.
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Ensure Equal Rights For LGBTQ+ Community In Jail: Centre Writes To States
The Union Government has written a letter to States and Union Territories and asked them to ensure that members of the queer community (LGBTQ+) get equal rights in prison and there is no discrimination in access to goods and services.
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Sydney Council's Ban On Same-Sex Parenting Books In Libraries Sparks Uproar
A Sydney council has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from local libraries, sparking discrimination and censorship concerns.
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"Deeply Concerned": Apple CEO Tim Cook Red Flags New US Laws On Gay Rights
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has frequently spoken out against discrimination of the LGBT community, stepped into the debate over a controversial education bill in Florida that reportedly targets the LGBTQ youth.
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Tinder’s New Feature Aims to Keep LGBTQ Users Safe in Countries That Discriminate
Tinder has announced a new safety feature for members of the LGBTQ community aiming to protect them from the risk of using dating apps in nearly 70 countries where the LGBTQ status still remains criminalised.
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US Psychoanalysts Apologise For Labelling Homosexuality An Illness
The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) apologised on Friday for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness, saying its past errors contributed to discrimination and trauma for LGBTQ people.
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A Deaf Couple Sought Help From Delta Staff. Now, They Want To Sue Airline
A deaf couple accused a Delta Air Lines staffer of discriminating against them by refusing to communicate with them in a way they would understand - in writing. Instead, the couple said, the staffer rolled her eyes, the situation escalated, police were called, and they never got on their flight.
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Gay Couple Separated On Flight So Straight Couple Could Sit Together
Alaska Airlines is under fire after a man said he and his boyfriend were told to sit apart on a California-bound plane because a straight couple wanted to sit together.
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Once Criminality Of Article 377 Goes, So Will LGBTQ Stigma: Supreme Court
Once the criminality of consensual gay sex goes away, then related issues like social stigma and discrimination against the LGBTQ community will also go, said the Supreme Court today.
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"I'm A Criminal," Said Indian Transgender Activist. Barack Obama's Response
In New Delhi for a town hall, former US President Barack Obama today had no dearth of tricky questions to answer. About forty-minutes into the event, a transgender rights activist's wringer about discrimination against the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community put the retired US commander-in-chief especially close to the line of...
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Indian Influencer Ankush Bahuguna Faces Homophobic Abuse In London: "It's 2026 For F**k's Sake"
Beauty influencer Ankush Bahuguna recently shared a video of himself in a sharp pink suit, as a group of men hooted at him and hurled homophobic abuse
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Trump Admin Asks US Supreme Court to Reinstate $783 Million In Research Funding Cuts
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
-
Anti-Gay Law In Kenya Could Cost Country $7.8 Billion Annually: Report
A proposed anti-gay law in Kenya could cost the country up to $7.8 billion per year, a charity said Wednesday in a report on the economic impact of discrimination in East Africa.
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China Cancels Transgender Icon's Dance Shows, Raising LGBTQ Crackdown Fears
Jin Xing is a rare symbol of success and visibility in China, where transgender individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination
-
Hong Kong Top Court Backs Housing, Inheritance Rights For Same Sex Couples
This decision marks a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Hong Kong, who have traditionally faced discrimination and fewer rights compared to heterosexual couples.
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Georgia Signs Into New Law Bill Despite Warnings, EU Thinks Its Queerphobic
The speaker of Georgia's parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights of LGBTQ people, despite warnings from the EU.
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Ensure Equal Rights For LGBTQ+ Community In Jail: Centre Writes To States
The Union Government has written a letter to States and Union Territories and asked them to ensure that members of the queer community (LGBTQ+) get equal rights in prison and there is no discrimination in access to goods and services.
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Sydney Council's Ban On Same-Sex Parenting Books In Libraries Sparks Uproar
A Sydney council has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from local libraries, sparking discrimination and censorship concerns.
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"Deeply Concerned": Apple CEO Tim Cook Red Flags New US Laws On Gay Rights
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has frequently spoken out against discrimination of the LGBT community, stepped into the debate over a controversial education bill in Florida that reportedly targets the LGBTQ youth.
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Tinder’s New Feature Aims to Keep LGBTQ Users Safe in Countries That Discriminate
Tinder has announced a new safety feature for members of the LGBTQ community aiming to protect them from the risk of using dating apps in nearly 70 countries where the LGBTQ status still remains criminalised.
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US Psychoanalysts Apologise For Labelling Homosexuality An Illness
The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) apologised on Friday for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness, saying its past errors contributed to discrimination and trauma for LGBTQ people.
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A Deaf Couple Sought Help From Delta Staff. Now, They Want To Sue Airline
A deaf couple accused a Delta Air Lines staffer of discriminating against them by refusing to communicate with them in a way they would understand - in writing. Instead, the couple said, the staffer rolled her eyes, the situation escalated, police were called, and they never got on their flight.
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Gay Couple Separated On Flight So Straight Couple Could Sit Together
Alaska Airlines is under fire after a man said he and his boyfriend were told to sit apart on a California-bound plane because a straight couple wanted to sit together.
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Once Criminality Of Article 377 Goes, So Will LGBTQ Stigma: Supreme Court
Once the criminality of consensual gay sex goes away, then related issues like social stigma and discrimination against the LGBTQ community will also go, said the Supreme Court today.
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"I'm A Criminal," Said Indian Transgender Activist. Barack Obama's Response
In New Delhi for a town hall, former US President Barack Obama today had no dearth of tricky questions to answer. About forty-minutes into the event, a transgender rights activist's wringer about discrimination against the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community put the retired US commander-in-chief especially close to the line of...
