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Global Religious Leaders Call for End to So-Called 'Conversion Therapy'

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 16, 2020

Religious leaders representing major faith traditions and 35 nations have called for an end to so-called "conversion therapy" everywhere in the world, calling it ""an abhorrent practice" that "should be stopped."

Virus Shuts Many UK Theaters but Online the Show Goes On

By Jill Lawless | Dec 16, 2020

The Old Vic is among theaters trying to keep the flame alive. But owners and producers warn that nine months of coronavirus-related curbs have left Britain's performing arts on the brink.

Debra Messing Apologizes For, Clarifies Trump Prison Rape Tweet

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 15, 2020

On Monday, Debra Messing apologized for, and clarified, Tweets suggesting she hoped Donald Trump would be raped in prison.

Hungary Bans Gay Adoption, Same-Sex Family Recognition

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 15, 2020

The Hungarian government has passed a constitutional amendment that simultaneously heightens the government's power and denies familial recognition and adoption rights to same-sex couples.

Pornhub Removes 10 Million Videos From Platform

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 15, 2020

After a New York Times report on contents on videos on Pornhub, the site has removed most of the videos it hosted.

Lesser-Known K-Pop Bands Struggling Amid the Pandemic

By Juwon Park | Dec 15, 2020

While popular K-pop bands like BTS and Blackpink have gone from strength to strength during the coronavirus pandemic, lesser-known acts are struggling.

UK to Implement 'Landmark' Shift in Gay Blood Donor Policy

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 14, 2020

The united Kingdom is set to enact "landmark" revisions to its policy around openly gay blood donors, reports say.

How Tokyo's LGBTQ District is Fighting for Survival Amid COVID-19

How Tokyo's LGBTQ District is Fighting for Survival Amid COVID-19

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 12, 2020

Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic but has been fighting to stay afloat, especially as COVID-19 cases hit a new high of 2,812 on Wednesday.

Bhutan Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relations and Recognizes Existence of Homosexuality

Dec 10, 2020

Once approved and signed into law by the King of Bhutan, the total number of countries that still criminalize same-sex relations will decrease to 66.

French Official Comes Out: 'I'm Gay and Happy.'

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 10, 2020

Clément Beaune, France's Minister for European Affairs, revealed in an interview published Dec. 9 that, "I am gay, and I have no problem saying it."

Watch: Gay Man's Viral Video of Mother Denouncing His Engagement

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 9, 2020

Henry Jimenez, a gay Mexican man, has gone viral for a heartbreaking video where his religious mother berates him for getting engaged and being gay.

Canada Health Regulator Approves Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

By Rob Gillies | Dec 9, 2020

Canada's health regulator on Wednesday approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

Mara Gomez First Transgender Woman to Play Football in Argentina

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 9, 2020

Mara Gomez made history on Monday by becoming the first transgender woman to play professional football in Argentina.

UK Investigates Possible Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Shot

Dec 9, 2020

U.K. regulators said Wednesday that people who have a "significant history'' of allergic reactions shouldn't receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions.

Gay Sex Party Host: Politicians in Nine European Countries Regularly Participate

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 8, 2020

An organizer of gay orgies has said that politicians from nine European countries, including former Hungarian MEP József Szájer, regularly attend his events.

Labour Shadow Minister Resigns Over Same-Sex Marriage Comment

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 8, 2020

Janet Daby, the Labour party's shadow minister for faith, has resigned after saying public officials in the UK should have the right to deny certifying same-sex marriages.

Trans Women Who Beat Up Harasser Now Say: Walk Away

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 8, 2020

Two transgender women who were captured on cell phone video beating a man who harassed them at a London subway station advise other trans people to walk away if they find themselves in similar situations.

'Route Out' of Pandemic: UK Gives 1st Vaccine Doses

By Danica Kirka | Dec 8, 2020

A retired British shop clerk received the first shot in the country's COVID-19 vaccination program Tuesday, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.

Watch: Homophobic Lithuanian Pol Caught With Mystery Shirtless Man in Zoom Meeting

Dec 6, 2020

Now you see him, now you don't. What was a shirtless, younger man seen in Zoom screen of homophobic Lithuanian MPNow you see him, now you don't. What was a shirtless, younger man seen in Zoom screen of homophobic Lithuanian MP Petras Gražulis?

Report Finds Microwave Energy Likely Made US Diplomats Ill

Dec 6, 2020

A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that "directed" microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.

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