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U. S. State of Vermont Advances First-of-Its-Kind Protections for Trans Inmates
52+ min ago (422+ words) Vermont lawmakers have passed a sweeping, first-of-its-kind bill expanding protections for transgender people in prison, marking one of the strongest state-level responses yet to the Trump administration's escalating prison policies targeting trans people. The legislation, titled H. 550, passed on 21 May. According…...
YOUR EX - Stephen Holroyd
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (64+ words) YOUR EX YOUR EX'is New Zealand's only LGBTQ+ magazine and media. Our goal is to continuously inform, support and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community New Zealand-wide by delving into relevant people, stories and events.'YOUR EX is celebrating its 35-year anniversary…...
UK Christian Charity Facing Backlash Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Sermons
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (417+ words) A UK-based Christian charity is facing backlash after resurfaced sermons linked homosexuality to paedophilia and bestiality, while claiming boys "no longer rape girls" and instead "rape boys". The remarks were made in a 2022 sermon uploaded to You Tube by the…...
UK City Of Leeds Names First Openly Gay Lord Mayor During 400th Anniversary Year
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (394+ words) The City of Leeds has appointed its first openly gay Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor's Consort, marking a historic milestone for the city. Councillor Stephen Holroyd was confirmed as the 132nd Lord Mayor of Leeds on Wednesday, with his partner Simon…...
YOUR EX - Nepal LGBTQ
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (64+ words) YOUR EX YOUR EX'is New Zealand's only LGBTQ+ magazine and media. Our goal is to continuously inform, support and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community New Zealand-wide by delving into relevant people, stories and events.'YOUR EX is celebrating its 35-year anniversary…...
YOUR EX - Pink Dot HK
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (65+ words) YOUR EX YOUR EX'is New Zealand's only LGBTQ+ magazine and media. Our goal is to continuously inform, support and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community New Zealand-wide by delving into relevant people, stories and events.'YOUR EX is celebrating its 35-year anniversary…...
Hong Kong's Largest LGBTQ+ Carnival Cancelled for Second Year Running
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (658+ words) Hong Kong's largest annual LGBTQ+ carnival, Pink Dot HK, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year after organisers were unable to secure a venue and the necessary event approvals. The 2026 event had been scheduled for 14 June at Stanley Plaza…...
HIV diagnoses fall in New Zealand, but health leaders warn progress is not reaching everyone
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (967+ words) New HIV diagnoses in Aotearoa New Zealand have continued to decline, with the latest figures showing strong progress in the country's efforts to end local transmission " but health leaders say the gains are fragile and uneven. Data released by the…...
Bill to Legally Define "Man" and "Woman" Passes First Reading
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (832+ words) A bill seeking to legally define the terms "man" and "woman" has passed its first reading in Parliament. The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill, in the name of New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft, passed its first…...
King's Speech Pledges Trans-Inclusive Conversion Therapy Ban in the UK
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (886+ words) King Charles III has outlined the UK Government's plan to introduce a ban on conversion therapy, targeting so-called "treatment" relating to both sexual orientation and gender identity. The pledge was included in this year's King's Speech, which sets out the…...