Thailand is now the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, and weddings are expected to begin taking place in October. The country’s senate upper house gave final approval on Tuesday, France 24 reported, noting the move changes … Read More
MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) – Russia has added what it calls the “LGBT movement” to a list of extremist and terrorist organisations, state media said on Friday. The move was in line with a ruling by Russia’s Supreme Court last … Read More
Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples will now also be legally allowed to adopt children after Thursday’s 176-76 vote in parliament. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the new law would “boldly abolish … Read More
VATICAN CITY, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals … Read More
Nov 8 (Reuters) – Target (TGT.N) asked a Florida judge to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit that alleged the retailer ignored risks of offering LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride Month, saying the case has no basis. The U.S. retailer said in court … Read More
U.S. District Judge David Hittner heard from LGBTQ+ groups, businesses and a drag performer in a hearing this week, who argued Senate Bill 12 violated their First Amendment rights. U.S. District Judge David Hittner temporarily blocked a new state law … Read More
‘I guess the First Amendment means nothing’ A man has been detained by cops at a Pennsylvania “Pride” event after arriving with a sign explaining that Jesus said, “Go and sin no more.” And it’s all on video: The report … Read More
KAMPALA, March 21 (Reuters) – Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed a law that criminalises identifying as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. More than 30 African countries, including Uganda, already … Read More
Clinics doling out medications to kids demanding gender transition are “permanently harming” them in “morally and medically appalling” procedures with little oversight, according to a former clinic worker. In a stunning condemnation, Jamie Reed, 42, a former case manager at … Read More
the world that criminalizes homosexuality or otherwise discriminates against LGBTQ individuals Tuesday, seemingly indicating that the leadership of the Catholic Church—long divided over the question of its position toward the community—was beginning to take a firmer position of solidarity with … Read More