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Anger in Italy over 'blasphemous' Nativity scene that shows Jesus with two mothers

Catholic priest cites Pope Francis's pro LGBT stance as mandate for action

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2023

Pope's approval of gay blessings could have impact where rights are restricted, LGBTQ+ advocates say

Pope Francis’ authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been going on in some European parishes for years

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

LGBTQ+ Africans Seek Asylum Amidst Escalating Homophobic Laws

Investigating the surge of homophobic laws in Africa, this article explores ties between local politicians and US charity Family Watch International.

Top News · Dec 19, 2023

Center on Halsted names Joli Angel Robinson as new CEO

Joli Angel Robinson, who served as president and CEO of Housing Forward in Dallas, succeeds Modesto “Tico” Valle. The Center on Halsted serves the health and outreach needs of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Police raid gay bars in Moscow after court labels LGBTQ+ movement extremist

The raid follows just after Russia's Supreme Court ruled to label 'LGBTQ movements' as extremist

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023

Police raid Moscow gay bars after top court’s LGBTQ ‘extremist’ designation

Russia’s Supreme Court ruling has been the most drastic step against the LGBTQ movement under Putin’s rule.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2023

Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Russia's Supreme Court bans 'international LGBTQ+ public movement' as extremist

Activists warn this will lead to arrests and prosecutions of the already repressed LGBTQ+ community

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023

Julianna Margulies Slammed For Saying ‘Entire Black Community’ Has Been ‘Brainwashed To Hate Jews’

Julianna Margulies has been heavily criticised online for her comments on a podcast about the LGBTQIA+ and Black communities.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 1, 2023

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism

In its landmark ruling, issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled what the suit called the LGBTQ+ “movement” operating in Russia as an extremist organization and banned it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023