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LGBTQ+ Activists in Japan Launch Engagement Group Ahead of G7
Japanese LGBTQ activists and rights groups have launched a civil "engagement group" to make policy proposals ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Japan and announced plans to hold an inaugural Pride 7 summit in Tokyo later this month.
Uganda's Legislature Passes Harsh New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ugandan lawmakers passed a bill prescribing jail terms of up to 10 years for offenses related to same-sex relations, responding to popular sentiment but piling more pressure on the East African country's LGBTQ community.
NHL's Only Out Player Laments Teams' 'Step Back' from Pride Nights
Luke Prokop, the NHL's only out player expressed disappointment that some players refuse to wear Pride-themed jerseys on Pride nights while several teams have dispensed with the jerseys altogether.
Meet 10 Athletes Who Recently Came Out
Attitudes towards LGBTQ+ athletes have changed a lot in recent years and we're looking at 10 athletes who have recently come out and in the process changed the world forever with their bravery.
Wyoming Bans Transgender Youth from Girls' Sports Teams
Wyoming has become the 19th state to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls or women's sports teams after the Republican governor opted not to veto the legislation.
Missouri to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Missouri's Republican attorney general on Monday said he will limit access to gender-affirming care for minors, sidestepping the GOP-led Senate as it struggles to pass a law banning the practice for children completely.
Review Says London Police Racist, Misogynistic, Homophobic
London police have lost the confidence of the public because of deep-seated racism, misogyny and homophobia, according to an independent review commissioned after a young woman was raped and killed by a serving officer.
Gwyneth Paltrow to Stand Trial for Deer Valley Ski Crash
Gwyneth Paltrow will stand trial on Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a retired optometrist who said that the actress-turned-lifestyle influencer violently crashed into him in 2016 while skiing in Utah at one of the most upscale ski resorts in the U.S.
Report: PrEP An HIV Prevention Success for Mostly White Gay Men
Progress for PrEP to curb new HIV infections has reportedly stagnated in the U.S.
Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon
A coalition of LGBTQ media groups and companies is teaming up to fight back against harmful political and media narratives about drag performers and trans people.
Alex Murdaugh's Surviving Son Buster Calls Involvement in Gay Man's Death 'Vicious Rumors'
Alex Murdaugh's surviving son, Buster, on Monday "unequivocally" denied "vicious rumors" that he was involved in the death of a gay former classmate he was linked to romantically.
School Library Book Bans are Seen as Targeting LGBTQ+ Content
Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes as policymakers nationwide also consider limiting or banning gender-affirming care and drag shows, and other measures targeting LGBTQ people.
Italy's Democratic Head Blasts Limit on LGBTQ+ Parent Rights
The head of Italy's opposition Democratic Party blasted a bureaucratic crackdown on LGBTQ families as ideological, cruel and discriminatory and vowed Saturday to push through legislation to better recognize and protect their rights.
Bosnia: Rights Activists Assaulted Following LGBTQ+ Event Ban
Rights activists in the Serb-run part of Bosnia were assaulted late Saturday, hours after police banned an LGBT event planned there over the weekend, citing security concerns.
10 Sexy Baseball Stars to Check Out this MLB Season
We've compiled 10 MLB stars ahead of the baseball season. Some of these thirst-worthy hunks have been in baseball for years; others still have a novelty that is sure to surprise more than a few fans.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Concerns Founders of Color
In the hours after some of Silicon Valley Bank's biggest customers started pulling out their money, a WhatsApp group of startup founders who are immigrants of color ballooned to more than 1,000 members.
Macron's Leadership at Risk Amid Tensions Over Pension Plan
Macron, 45, had hoped his push to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 would cement his legacy as the president who transformed France's economy for the 21st century.
Republican Bills Push Cash Bail, Subvert Democratic Changes
GOP lawmakers in states are scrambling to make it harder for defendants to get out of jail before trial after branding themselves as tough on crime in the 2022 midterm elections.
UFC Fighter Jeff Molina Came Out as Bisexual: 'Not The Way I Wanted to Do This'
UFC fighter Jeff Molina has come out as bisexual, but not on his terms.
Trump Expects to Be Arrested Tuesday as DA Eyes Charges
Donald Trump said in a social media post that he expects to be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.