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A Russian court on Monday labeled the country’s top LGBTQ rights group as “extremist,” effectively outlawing the organization.
The ruling means anybody associated with the group could be imprisoned for supporting an extremist organization similar to terrorism charges. Continue reading “Russian Court Labels LGBTQ Rights Group As ‘Extremist’”
During his first term in the White House, Trump claimed that decriminalizing homosexuality worldwide was a major goal. At the time, LGBTQ advocates called the initiative a “sham” campaign that didn’t actually do anything. But it gave Team Trump ammunition to claim that the administration wasn’t anti-LGBTQ. But now, in his second term, the United States has withdrawn from the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a group of more than 40 countries actively supporting the rights of LGBTQ and intersex people globally. Continue reading “Trump Administration Withdraws From UN LGBTQ Rights Group”
Tonight’s theme at the Democratic National Convention is “Fighting For Our Freedoms” and will feature several prominent LBGTQ leaders including Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson. Continue reading “LGBTQ Progress To Step Into DNC Spotlight Tonight”
In a historic win for LGBTQ rights in South Korea, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples do have a right to spousal coverage for national health insurance. Continue reading “South Korea: Same-Sex Couples Win Landmark Ruling From Top Court”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Carl Nassib, the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay, shared some life advice to NFL rookies during his draft night appearance. He also brought the co-founder of The Trevor Project with him onstage to highlight the crisis intervention group’s work on behalf of LGBTQ youth. Continue reading “Carl Nassib Represents At NFL Draft + More News”
Carlos Guillermo Smith (photo: Mitchel Worley)
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The U.S. Supreme Court building
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Last fall, Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas opened the Supreme Court’s term by calling for the overturning of its 2015 ruling that established marriage equality nationwide. Now we hear another case about personal privacy/private life is about to be overturned. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 3, 2022”
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