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The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests
Activism

The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests

Student protesters could be arrested for organizing under new guidelines released by the school

January 19, 2022
Taiwanese same-sex couple become first to legally adopt following historic court ruling
Power

Taiwanese same-sex couple become first to legally adopt following historic court ruling

The case marks the first time in the country’s history that LGBTQ+ spouses have been permitted to adopt a child unrelated to either party

January 17, 2022
Queer men will finally be able to fully donate blood in France and Greece without discrimination
Power

Queer men will finally be able to fully donate blood in France and Greece without discrimination

Canada currently requires that donors abstain from same-sex intercourse for three months prior to donation

January 13, 2022
Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council
Politics

Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council

Jenkins, a Black trans woman, formerly served as vice president of the Minneapolis City Council

January 12, 2022
Germany appoints first LGBTQ+ commissioner amid historic gains for representation
Politics

Germany appoints first LGBTQ+ commissioner amid historic gains for representation

Sven Lehmann vows to “pursue progressive queer policy” in his new role

January 11, 2022
Christian bakery that refused gay marriage cake wins lawsuit in major setback for LGBTQ+ rights
Justice

Christian bakery that refused gay marriage cake wins lawsuit in major setback for LGBTQ+ rights

The European Court of Human Rights handed victory to a bakery in Northern Ireland

January 10, 2022
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Senegal rejects proposed law increasing prison sentences for gay sex
Politics

Senegal rejects proposed law increasing prison sentences for gay sex

The legislation would have increased sentences for same-sex intercourse from five to 10 years in prison

January 6, 2022
Donald Trump backs Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ leader in re-election fight
Politics

Donald Trump backs Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ leader in re-election fight

Trump claimed Viktor Orbán “truly loves his country and wants safety for his people”

January 5, 2022
2021 was the deadliest year on record for anti-trans murders
Power

2021 was the deadliest year on record for anti-trans murders

The vast majority of those who lost their lives to anti-trans violence were Black trans women

January 4, 2022
Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality
Power

Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality

Violators would face up to 10 years in prison

December 21, 2021
How South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stole trans’ kids Christmas
Politics

How South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stole trans’ kids Christmas

Noem has pre-filed draft legislation that would take aim at trans girls participating in school sports

December 17, 2021
New Zealand passes law allowing trans people to correct birth certificates without surgery
Power

New Zealand passes law allowing trans people to correct birth certificates without surgery

The legislation reflects a “more accessible and inclusive process” for birth certificate corrections

December 14, 2021
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Hate crime ‘hoaxes’ are still extremely rare, despite Jussie Smollett verdict
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Hate crime ‘hoaxes’ are still extremely rare, despite Jussie Smollett verdict

ANALYSIS: Fewer than 0.2 percent of hate-motivated attacks reported to police are later found to be falsified, according to research

December 14, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court wants to force taxpayers to fund anti-gay schools
Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court wants to force taxpayers to fund anti-gay schools

A decision in the case to support discriminatory Maine schools with taxpayer subsidies is expected in the spring

December 10, 2021
Chile legalizes marriage equality in major victory for LGBTQ+ rights
Politics

Chile legalizes marriage equality in major victory for LGBTQ+ rights

The country is the 31st to grant comprehensive rights to queer couples

December 10, 2021
These trans kids and their families are fighting to overturn discriminatory birth certificate policies
Justice

These trans kids and their families are fighting to overturn discriminatory birth certificate policies

In North Carolina, gender markers on birth certificates can only be changed after a person has received gender affirmation surgery. Two trans students hope to change that

December 9, 2021
Botswana court upholds decriminalization of gay sex in major victory for LGBTQ+ Africans
Justice

Botswana court upholds decriminalization of gay sex in major victory for LGBTQ+ Africans

“The state cannot be a sheriff in people’s bedrooms,” a Court of Appeals justice said in 2019

December 2, 2021
Texas mama bears are ready to vote out Greg Abbott: ‘I will never forgive him’
Politics

Texas mama bears are ready to vote out Greg Abbott: ‘I will never forgive him’

Mothers of trans kids say they intend to do what they do best: keep organizing in support of their children

December 1, 2021
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