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Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war

Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes.

Bangkok Post

Sue Perkins replaced as LGBT Awards host by Radio 1 star after sponsorship row

Former Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins was due to host the LGBT Awards in London this evening but pulled out at the last minute after the event attracted backlash due to some of its corporate sponsors

Daily Mirror

Paris becomes new 'voguing' capital as LGBT community finds refuge in ballroom scene

To mark Pride Month, we take a closer look at ballroom culture, an LGBT movement born in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and which flooded nightclubs in the 1970s. In Paris, now one of the world's "voguing" capitals, the ballroom scene boasts some thirty dance troupes known as houses.…

France 24

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Pride collection backlash has derailed retailers, but LGBT designers are more empowered than ever

Conservative outrage forced some retailers to remove Pride Month collections from their stores, many of which were made by queer business owners. One company has yet to financially recover from the backlash, but it’s the LGBT+ designers who remain undefeated, Meredith Clark writes

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get

The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous.

The Conversation

British LGBT awards drop sponsorship deals with Shell and BP

Announcement comes after Divina de Campo joined host of nominees and judges who pulled out of the event

The Guardian - UK

Calls made for Glasgow teachers to complete LGBT+ training course

Calls have been made for all primary and secondary school teachers in Glasgow to complete a government LGBT+ training course.

The National (Scotland)

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Glasgow call for all teachers to complete LGBT training course

The city's education convener will present a motion tomorrow which asks councillors to set a 100% target rate for the training.

Glasgow Live

Joe Lycett backs out of LGBT awards ceremony in central London over fossil fuel links

Comedian among stars pulling out of British LGBT Awards over fossil fuel sponsorship

Evening Standard

Undercounted? More census data needed on LGBTQ community, experts say

DETROIT — As politicians battle over gay rights in statehouses across the country, it's difficult to know exactly how many people even identify as LGBTQ — and experts say the missing data could be crucial.

Tribune News Service

Joe Lycett backs out of award ceremony over fossil fuel links

Comedian among stars who publicly withdrew from British LGBT Awards after climate campaigners warned of sponsorship deals with oil giants

The Guardian - UK

My friend Harvey Milk celebrated hope. This Pride month, unions provide it

In these dangerous times for LGBTQ+ people, a union contract is a line of defense against discrimination and abuse

The Guardian - US

Police 'assessing' vile video of Laurence Fox attempting to burn LGBTQ+ flags

Former actor Laurence Fox has said that he hopes police pay him a visit after a Twitter user has claimed to have reported him to authorities following his vile Pride flag burning video

Daily Mirror

Laurence Fox mocked as he tries and fails to burn Pride flags in vile homophobic video

Former actor Laurence Fox has been heavily mocked by social media users after he posted a vile stunt of himself trying and failing to burn Pride flags in his garden

Daily Mirror

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Dublin Live

TikTok star discusses growing up gay in Ireland for LGBT fundraiser

Chris Murphy, known on TikTok as chrisisainmdom, is hoping to raise €10,000 for LGBT charity Belong To

Tom’s Guide

My 7 favorite Apple TV Plus shows you’re not watching

Some fantastic series on Apple TV Plus that you might not have watched yet.

The Independent UK

LGBT+ badminton club ‘helped me feel comfortable telling people I’m gay’

One player said: ‘I feel more comfortable telling people I’m gay, I’m queer, and that would have not been the case if not for LYC.’

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP heckled for claiming to be 'trans ally'

A TORY MSP has been heckled by pro-LGBT+ campaigners for voting against the Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill, despite claiming to be a…

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The Guardian - US

Starbucks Pride decorations removed because of new policy, US workers say

The company claims there have been no corporate policy changes and stated its ‘unwavering support’ of the LGBTQ+ community

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs celebrate pride night with special market outside Wrigley Field: ‘I feel good being in this place right now’

Sixteen LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses selling baked goods, clothing, candles, scents and jewelry set up booths in Gallagher Way before the Pirates game.

Tribune News Service

Michigan commission asks attorney general if book bans violate civil rights law

LANSING, Michigan — The Michigan Civil Rights Commission has asked Attorney General Dana Nessel's office for a formal opinion on whether the banning of books and LGBTQ pride flags within schools violates a state law against discrimination.

The Independent UK

Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights

The powerful lower house of Japan’s parliament has passed a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests by activists that last-minute revisions by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s conservative party favored opponents of sexual equality instead of guaranteeing equal rights

The Guardian - US

‘They’re caving to bullies’: queer influencers in the US say brands have gone quiet

This Pride month, influencers say they have seen fewer companies seeking partnerships amid boycotts and an assault on LGBTQ+ rights

The Independent UK

Meet the LGBTQ activist who challenged his Caribbean country's anti-sodomy law and won

Orden David took the government of his island nation of Antigua and Barbuda to court to end his country’s anti-sodomy law

The Independent UK

Rome holds LGBTQ+ Pride parade amid backdrop of Meloni government crackdown on surrogate births

Rome's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade is winding its way through the Italian capital

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