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Brazil Launches AI Platform To Scan For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech

São Paulo's 18th annual LGBT Pride Parade 2014 (CC license)

Brazil’s Ministry of Human Rights has launched an AI platform that will scan the internet looking for statements it considers hate speech against the LGBTQ community. The collected information can then be used to prosecute offenders. Continue reading “Brazil Launches AI Platform To Scan For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech”

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Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27+ Years In Prison

Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of attempting a coup to remain in office after losing the 2022 election.

Just hours after they had convicted the former leader, the panel of five Supreme Court justices sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison. Continue reading “Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27+ Years In Prison”

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Judge: Children’s Books Aren’t ‘Sex Education’ + More News

(image from Pride Puppy via Orca Books)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A federal judge has ruled that children’s books about puppies going to a Pride parade and “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” are not “sex education.” Continue reading “Judge: Children’s Books Aren’t ‘Sex Education’ + More News”

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Jeremy Pope Quit Major Film After Being Dissed For Being Gay + More News

Jeremy Pope (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Out Golden Globe nominee Jeremy Pope reveals that before his acclaimed performance in The Inspection, he walked away from another huge role because that film’s director felt he wouldn’t be believable (because he’s gay). Continue reading “Jeremy Pope Quit Major Film After Being Dissed For Being Gay + More News”

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Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazilian Congress

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A week after Brazil’s new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, officially assumed office, supporters of his far-right predecessor , Jair Bolsonaro, have stormed Congress, the Supreme Court, and surrounded the presidential palace. Continue reading “Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazilian Congress”

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Brazil: Bolsonaro Signals Transfer Of Power After Losing Re-Election

President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil (photo: Flickr/Isac Nóbrega – CC license)
After becoming the first incumbent president to lose reelection in Brazil since democracy returned to the country in 1985, Jair Bolsonaro agreed to transfer power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva without conceding he lost the election two days ago. Continue reading “Brazil: Bolsonaro Signals Transfer Of Power After Losing Re-Election”

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Brazil Ousts Conservative President Bolsonaro After One Term

(graphic via The Guardian)
With 99.2 percent of the vote counted, the Superior Electoral Court of Brazil has announced that former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won his country’s presidential election (again) over current President Jair Bolsonaro. It’s a dramatic end to Bolsonaro’s one term in office marked by four divisive years in office. Continue reading “Brazil Ousts Conservative President Bolsonaro After One Term”