Politics · March 1, 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Defends Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Kishida sparks criticism over same-sex marriage ban comments #Japan #LGBTQ
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Politics · Feb 25
West Virginia Religious Freedom Bill Sparks Debate over Discrimination
A proposed law in West Virginia to protect religious beliefs is facing opposition for possibly enabling discrimination against marginalized groups. #WestVirginia #ReligiousFreedom #Discrimination
Law & Courts · Feb 22
South Korean Court Recognizes Spousal Coverage of State Health Insurance for Same-Sex Couples in Landmark Verdict
A South Korean court recognizes spousal coverage of state health insurance for same-sex couples, a landmark verdict for LGBTQ+ rights. #SouthKorea #LGBTQ+ #HumanRights
Law & Courts · Feb 22
Montana Man Found Guilty of Hate Crime and Firearm Charges After Attempted Attack on LGBTQ Community
Montana man convicted of hate crime and firearm charges after attempting to rid a small town of its LGBTQ community #HateCrime #LGBTQ #Montana
Law & Courts · Feb 18
Shake Shack to Pay Transgender Man $20,000 in Harassment Settlement
A transgender man wins a $20,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Shake Shack after facing transphobic harassment on the job. Shake Shack will improve their discrimination training for managers and employees and adopt more strict policies about discrimination and harassment. #TransRights #LGBTQ+ #ShakeShack
Politics · Feb 14
Over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Introduced in the US
The US has already introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, most of which target the trans community. Meanwhile, only 107 pro-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed. The Equality Act has been proposed to prevent discrimination. #LGBTQrights #EqualityAct #discrimination
Politics · Feb 13
Netherlands Votes to Include LGBTQ+ Rights and Disability in Constitution
#Netherlands amends constitution to include #LGBTQ+ rights and disability, explicitly banning discrimination. This historic change is a major victory for the rainbow community and people with disabilities. #LGBTQ+rights
History · Feb 9
India's First Transgender Couple to Give Birth Biologically
History made in India as the first transgender couple becomes biological parents. The child is perfectly fine and under observation in a government hospital. #Transgender #India #LGBTQ
Health · Feb 8
A Missouri Rabbi Fights for Transgender Rights in the Face of Death Threats
Rabbi Daniel Bogard speaks out against anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Missouri legislature and fights for trans rights for his own children. #TransRights #MissouriLegislature #StandWithTransKids
Law & Courts · Feb 8
Devout Christian Landlord Discriminates Against Lesbian Couple in Ontario, Canada
Lesbian couple discriminated against during apartment viewing in Ontario, Canada. Speaking out against housing discrimination. #LGBTQRights #Discrimination
Photography · Feb 8
Preserving Asian Beauty and Raising Awareness: Photographer Terry Hastings Captures Intimate Portraits
Raising awareness and preserving beauty in the face of discrimination. Check out photographer Terry Hastings' intimate portraits. #AsianBeauty #AsianAwareness #LGBTQ📷❤️ Please be advised that some of the images featured in the article may not be suitable for all audiences and may be considered NSFW
Activism · Feb 7
Japanese LGBTQ Community Demands Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage and Anti-Discrimination Laws
Japan's LGBTQ community is calling for the legalization of same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination laws before hosting the G-7 summit in May #Japan #LGBTQrights #SameSexMarriage #AntiDiscriminationLaws
Politics · Feb 7
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party to Submit LGBTQ Inclusivity Bill
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party takes a step forward for #LGBTQ rights by submitting bill aimed at encouraging understanding and preventing discrimination 🌈 #Japan #LDP
Law & Courts · Feb 7
Gay Man Takes on Canadian Government Over Sperm Bank Restrictions for LGBTQ+ Donors
A gay man in Canada is taking on the federal government over a policy that prohibits gay and bisexual men from donating sperm to banks. The policy is being called discriminatory and perpetuates stereotypical attitudes against the LGBTQ+ community. #EqualityForAll #LGBTQRights #SpermDonation