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Summer reading: 5 books that explore LGBTQ teen and young adult life

In recognition of LGBT Pride Month, The Conversation reached out to Jonathan Alexander – an English professor with a scholarly interest in the interplay between sexuality and literature – for recommendations of young adult fiction books that feature LGBTQ characters. What follows is a list that Alexander, who has just…

The Conversation

How do heterosexual celebrities become LGBTQ+ icons?

From allyship and campness to relatability, Imy Brighty-Potts explores the makings of a gay icon.

The Independent UK

One of country's youngest ever ASBO holders now wants to make the world better

Danny was front-page news as a child. He now wants to work with politicians and help LGBTQ youths

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Reactions to new Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law

Uganda has implemented one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, drawing widespread Western condemnation and outraging activists at home.

Reuters

Ugandan president signs anti-LGBTQ+ law with death penalty for same-sex acts

Global outcry over Museveni’s assent to draconian new anti-gay law, condemned as a ‘permission slip for hate and dehumanisation’

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan and his hardline allies have won Turkey – women and LGBTQ+ people will pay the price

Five more years of the Turkish president and his radical backers are a daunting prospect for many, says former Guardian Turkey correspondent Constanze Letsch

The Guardian - UK

Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent

In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex relationships. But they’re not representative of the continent. In fact, queer rights at times appear to be eroding in much of the continent, with Kenya and Uganda most recently in the news for harsh laws and violence against members of the…

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A growing number of LGBTQ+ Russians seek refuge from war, discrimination in Argentina

Anastasia Domini and wife Anna are part of an increasing number of Russians from the LGBTQ+ community who have decided to leave their homeland to escape discrimination and settle in Argentina, where same-sex marriage has been legal for more than a decade

The Independent UK

Scots LGBT charity quits Twitter blaming rising hostility on the platform

LGBT Youth Scotland said it could not endure further "targeted attacks" against its organisation.

Daily Record

Polish activists condemn proposed inspections of LGBT-friendly schools

Right activists who published a directory of LGBT-friendly schools in Poland condemned on Friday a plan by a parliament-appointed official to inspect the establishments on the list, saying it could have a damaging effect on young people.

Reuters

Prominent charity leaves Twitter amid increase in 'targeted LGBT+ attacks'

A PROMINENT LGBT+ charity has deleted its Twitter account over concerns with the platform’s ability to enable a safe environment to share…

The National (Scotland)

Best podcasts of the week: Trans moshpits, non-binary emo and the power of music for queer lives

In this week’s newsletter: From the contemporary Christian scene to rap battles, Sounds Gay explores what music means to LGBTQ+ people. Plus: five of the best niche podcasts

The Guardian - UK

What the 2020 census can — and can't — tell us about LGBTQ people

The Census Bureau has released the most comprehensive national statistics to date about same-sex couples living together in the U.S. But many other LGBTQ people remain invisible in the census data.

WEKU

Malaysia seizes ‘Pride’ watches

ZURICH: Rainbow-coloured watches made by Swatch Group that celebrate LGBT rights have been confiscated by authorities in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday.

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Rainbow Swatch watches confiscated in Malaysia-company

Rainbow-coloured watches made by Swatch Group that celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights have been confiscated by authorities in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia seizes Swatch watches over ‘LGBT connotations’

Swiss watchmaker says authorities in Muslim majority country seized 164 LGBTQ pride-themed watches.

Reuters

Romania fails to uphold same-sex couples' rights, European court rules

Romania has failed to enforce the rights of same-sex couples by refusing to recognise their relationships, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Tuesday in a ruling which will force policymakers to expand protections for the LGBT community.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers apologize and invite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night

LOS ANGELES — Less than a week after removing the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their lineup, the Dodgers on Monday re-invited the organization to Pride Night amid backlash from LGBTQ+ and civil rights groups as well as local politicians and even Dodgers employees.

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Meloni and Trudeau spar on LGBTQ rights in unusual G-7 disunity

The prime ministers of Italy and Canada took potshots at each other over LGBTQ rights, an unusual display of open disagreement between Group of Seven leaders attending a summit this weekend in Japan.

The Independent UK

People are praising LA Pride for backing out of Dodgers’ Pride event after team uninvited drag group

Los Angeles Dodgers uninvited LGBTQ+ group from team’s annual Pride Night celebration after opposition from conservative Catholic groups

Radio France Internationale

Fight against anti-LGBT hate goes on, in France and around the world

On 17 May, the world marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Nearly 20 years after it was first celebrated, RFI spoke to the French activist who helped establish the annual event about what it has achieved so far, and why it remains as important as ever today.

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France

France 24

Advocates battle to publish West Africa's first LGBT magazine

The publication of the first magazine dedicated to West Africa’s LGBT community, originally set to hit shelves on May 12, has been delayed due to difficulties finding gay-friendly printers in the Ivory Coast. “Meleagbo” would be French-speaking West Africa’s first LGBT publication. Launched by the NGO Gromo, which advocates LGBT…

Bangkok Post

LGBT centre in Beijing shut down

BEIJING: An advocacy group for sexual minorities in the Chinese capital has abruptly shut down in what supporters said was another sign of a crackdown by the government of Xi Jinping on values it does not endorse.

ABC News

Victoria's LGAs fly rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT in support of LGBTQIA+ community

All local government areas in Victoria are raising the rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT, marking a historic moment for the worldwide LGBTQIA+ community.

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