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
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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
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
Germany appoints first LGBTQ+ commissioner amid historic gains for representation
Sven Lehmann vows to “pursue progressive queer policy” in his new role
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
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