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Published on 11:59 GMT

Judges should uphold law, not personal faith, in same-sex cases – Sir Dennis Adjei

Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, who has been nominated to the Supreme Court, has warned against letting one's personal religious convictions affect court rulings, especially when it comes to same-sex rights and other delicate issues. On Monday, June …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on 10:20 GMT

Türk Updates Human Rights Council: "We Need The Strongest Possible Defence Of International Law And Human Rights"

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk 59th session of the Human Rights Council Global Update Geneva, Monday 16 June 2025 Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, As we meet, conflicts are spiraling. The military …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on 12:08 GMT

The Marriage Bill: South Africans call for change in age of consent and recognition of Muslim marriages

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has wrapped up its North West leg of public hearings regarding the Marriage Bill. This marks the fifth province in a national consultation initiative, following sessions in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on 11:43 GMT

Algerian thieves jailed for London robbery spree including £10,000 Hublot and Breitling watches

Three Algerian thieves who carried out a series of five-figure watch robberies have been sentenced to a total of 11 years behind bars. Ahmed Zarzor, 29, and Zarwl Brahim, 30, snatched a £10,000 Hublot watch from Brendan Coster's wrist as he walked his …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 06:13 GMT

Personal beliefs must not interfere in rulings on same-sex cases – Supreme Court nominee

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has underscored the imperative of keeping personal religious convictions separate from judicial responsibilities, particularly in cases involving LGBTQ+ rights and other contentious issues. Appearing …

Source: Joy FM - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Judges must apply the law, not personal faith, in same-sex cases – Justice Dennis Adjei

Previous article: Ken Ofori-Atta recovering after surgery last Friday - Wife Back to: Prev Next article: Chief Justice can’t be President - Justice Dennis Adjei at Parliamentary vetting Next Featured Mohammed Ali Jun - 16 - 2025 , 18:10 2 minutes read A …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on 12:56 GMT

Highest rates of discrimination in Ireland reported among LGBTQ+ people

LGBTQ+ people in Ireland have reported the highest rates of discrimination in comparison to other groups, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Published on June 16, the CSO’s Equality and Discrimination Survey 2024 showed …

Source: GCN - Pending
Published on 07:42 GMT

Hundreds of journalists and media outlets join RSF and Blast in calling for the release of Yanis Mhamdi, arbitrarily ...

Below is the open letter signed by hundreds of journalists and media organisations in France:We, the undersigned journalists, express our deep concern and full solidarity with our colleague Yanis Mhamdi, journalist for the media outlet Blast, who is …

Source: Reporters Without Borders - Neutral
Published on 16:04 GMT

Saying 'Amen' to prayers without a transformed life is spiritual armed robbery - Eucharia Anunobi

Actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, is of the opinion that saying “ Amen” to Prayers without a transformed life from immorality, iniquity and unrighteousness is spiritual armed robbery. In a video she shared on social media, Anunobi argued that a …

Source: Nigerian Eye - Neutral
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Why Mormonism will surrender to homosexuality

By Linda Kimball February 13, 2013 The Mormonism Research Ministry is a missionary/apologetics organization organized in 1979 to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to critically evaluate the differences between Mormonism and biblical Christianity …

Source: Renew America - Right-wing
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Russia rejects the homosexual agenda

By Sylvia Thompson August 9, 2013 Finally, a prominent nation is taking on the homosexual agenda and rejecting it outright. A number of African nations have done the same, but third-world countries are not newsworthy to mainstream media. Although recently, …

Source: Renew America - Right-wing
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Uganda Supreme Court moves ahead (slowly) on LGBTQI+ rights cases

Two appeals seek to block anti-gay law and authorize name ‘Sexual Minorities Uganda’ Ugandan LGBTQ rights activists at Ugandan Supreme Court in April 2025. (Photo courtesy of SMUG via X/Twitter) Perhaps the Supreme Court of Uganda is familiar with the …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Kangaroo courts and the sodomization of marriage

Supreme Court Justices: Upholders of Judeo-Christian values or high priests of Molech By Desmond McGrath June 2, 2015 I must start this discussion stating that I have several gay friends with whom I grew up, we hung out as teenagers, partied together, rode …

Source: Renew America - Right-wing
Published on Jun 15, 2025

I am not an African American: words have meaning

By Sylvia Thompson March 31, 2014 An "African American" is an African citizen who immigrated to the United States by choice and chose to become an American citizen. I am here as the result of my ancestors being brought here; they did not …

Source: Renew America - Right-wing
Published on 14:51 GMT

2025 Chicago Pride events

Looking for Pride events in Chicago? The Windy City Times’ Chicago Social Butterflies calendar has more than 75 events, from staples like the Chicago Pride Parade to neighborhood festivals, dance parties, art shows and more. There are dozens — if not …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Government spends nearly £30m of taxpayers' cash on fringe research projects including gay porn studies and recording ...

Almost £30million of UK taxpayer money has been spent on fringe research projects including studies into gay porn after the Second World War and recording Syrian harvesting songs. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been given the staggering amount of …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jun 14, 2025

“My Parents Love And Accept My Partner. It Means The World To Me” — Queer Nigerians On Having Supportive Parents

It’s no secret that Nigeria is a homophobic country with a low tolerance for the LGBTQ+ community. I wanted to highlight the more positive queer experiences and so I spoke to a few queer people about what it’s like having supportive parents and how that …

Source: Zikoko! - Center-left
Published on Jun 16, 2025

LGBTQ: Judges must uphold the law, not personal faith – Justice Dennis Adjei

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei, has firmly asserted that judges must remain guided by the law and their judicial oath, rather than personal religious beliefs, when determining cases before the court. Responding to questions during his …

Source: Joy FM - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 12, 2025

In Russia, Being Openly Gay Is 'Extremist.' But Some People Bend the Rules.

In Russia, nobody knows what’s gay enough to get you in trouble. In a country where queerness has been legally equated to terrorism, the line between what is acceptable and what is not has blurred. “It is quite difficult to understand what constitutes LGBT …

Source: The Moscow Times - Center-left

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Crown Court takes legal actions against British gay couple due to rape, murder of baby they wanted to adopt

(MENAFN) A British gay couple has been charged in the rape and killing of a 13-month-old boy whom they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, appeared in Preston Crown Court on …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Click Capital Markets Partners with Ask Clio

Click Partners with Ask Clio to Offer AI Backed Investor Education and Support on New Issuance Products SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Click Capital Markets today announced a strategic partnership with Ask …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Filipino BBQ Throwdown Street Food Fest Unites San Antonio Community, Honors Filipino Heritage and Heroes

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce-Greater San Antonio (PACC-GSA) proudly celebrated another milestone with the Filipino BBQ Throwdown Street Food Fest, held on June 15, …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons files an Amicus Brief in the Supreme Court in Support of the Right ...

TUCSON, Ariz., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) filed its amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on June 12 against a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors, in Chiles v. Salazar (No. 24- …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 17:21 GMT

CGTN: Babadan oğula: Xi Jinping'e yol gösteren köklü değerler

PEKİN, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Çin Devlet Başkanı Xi Jinping babasının da bir zamanlar görev aldığı yere 2021'de yaptığı bir ziyaret esnasında günümüzde sergi salonunda sergilenen ve dikkatleri üzerinde toplayan şu cümleyi yumuşak bir sesle …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

New Legal Services Grants and Resources to Better Support LGBTQ+ Residents

Friday, June 13, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) ahead of tomorrow’s Pride Parade announced a series of new initiatives to support LGBTQ+ residents across Boston. To expand access to free legal services for …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 16, 2025 - 12:49 GMT

Putin Says Russia Never Aimed to Ban Homosexuality

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has clarified that while his country prohibits the spread of messages that endorse same-sex relationships, it has never aimed to criminalize homosexuality itself. In a recent conversation with a journalist released …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals to Host R&D Day on June 26, 2025

SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX), today announced that it will host an in-person and virtual R&D Day in New York on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET. The event will provide …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

AI Thriller Whisper Breach Echoes Real-World Concerns Amid Reports of Rogue Behavior in Leading AI Models

Recent news on OpenAI and Anthropic systems draws eerie parallels to indie film plot LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just weeks after the premiere of the independent AI thriller Whisper Breach, headlines have surfaced …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Green Stop Wellness Warns Senate Bill 3 Will Harm Small Businesses, Cannabis Access for Texans in Need

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Stop Wellness, a leading Houston-based dispensary and advocate for holistic healing and wellness in Texas, is deeply concerned about the recent passage of Senate Bill 3, which …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

PFAS Contamination in Agricultural Soil Raises Concerns Over Food Safety and Crop Yields

Persistent PFAS chemicals in farmland threaten crop health and food safety, prompting calls for testing and legal support. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent studies have highlighted the presence of per …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

Candidate Todd J. Stein for District Leader is Connecting with Voters

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting for the 2025 primaries continues, District Leader candidate Todd J. Sein reflects on a powerful and inspiring start at the polls, connecting with neighbors, hearing …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Wisconsin’s own 'Mr. Inspiration' Bob Wieland Documentary Special Screening set for Friday, June 20th in - King, WI

Watering Seeds Organization Presents 'Mr. Inspiration' — A Transformational Documentary Honoring US Hero Bob Wieland KING, WI, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world longing for healing, hope, and heroes, Watering …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

At-Capacity Crowd Honors Renowned Sculptor Selma Burke at  Phillips’ Mill’s Opening Night Previews

A Powerful Tribute to Renowned African American Sculptor Selma Burke Brings Artists, Patrons, and Regional Leaders Together in New Hope. On View through June 29 PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Phillips’ …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Institute of Medicine of Chicago Honoring Six Outstanding Healthcare Leaders at its 110th Anniversary June 26, 2025

Annual Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting - Advancing health equity by reducing healthcare disparities CHICAGO , IL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHICAGO-The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is celebrating its 110th …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Arizona Employers Face 2025 With New Labor Laws, Compliance Challenges

Recent changes to wage rules, hiring laws, and federal oversight demand employers’ attention and action. LINDON, UT, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arizona employers head into 2025 facing a wide range of labor law changes …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 12:59 GMT

United Planet Appoints Tim Castano as Chair of Board of Directors

Honors Outgoing Co-Chairs Achim Dettweiler and Tracey Lesetar-Smith; Bestows Chair Emeritus Title to John Seker and Charles Clarke BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet, an international nonprofit …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 12:42 GMT

A Story of Grief, Pride, and Purpose. Introducing Caelthorne Art

I create from the edge of feeling – where memory burns, identity softens, and art becomes a lifeline, for a lifetime. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caelthorne Art, the multidisciplinary fine artist, …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Michelle Lang of Operation Honor: Rural Salute™ Named 2025 Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar

FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelle Lang, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Honor: Rural Salute™, has been named one of 37 Scholars who will form the George W. Bush Institute's Stand-To …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Global Women’s Assembly Features 125 Climate Justice Experts & Practitioners from 50 Countries

As the climate crisis accelerates, women leaders will come together to uplift climate solutions across multiple sectors CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virtual — From June 23 to 28, the Women's Earth and Climate Action …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 10:17 GMT

ORTA (COLIBRI' ITALIAN HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM) LAUNCHES IDEA FOR EUROPEAN HEALTH HUB

ORTA, CEO OF COLIBRì CONSORTIUM PROPOSES TO EUROPE A COMMON HEALTH HUB BOLOGNA, BOLOGNA, ITALY, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Averardo Orta, chief executive of the Bologna-based Colibrì Hospital Consortium proposes to Europe a common …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 07:30 GMT

New Leadership Book 'Becoming the Compass' Free for a Limited Time

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For a limited time, readers can download Becoming the Compass: A Leadership Fable for Emerging Leaders completely free. From June 16–20, 2025, the highly praised leadership eBook by …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 05:47 GMT

A Sacred Commitment: Eden Memorial Jewish Funeral Home and Chapel in New Jersey Upholds Jewish Burial Traditions

Preserving time-honored Jewish rituals while guiding families through meaningful end-of-life care. FORT LEE, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As contemporary life continues to evolve, Eden Memorial Chapel in Fort Lee …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 04:22 GMT

Tim Murphy, Author, 7 SECRET PILLARS OF SOBRIETY, A DotCom Magazine Exclusive Interview

Tim Murphy, Author, 7 SECRET PILLARS OF SOBRIETY, joins other leaders interviewed for the popular DotCom Magazine Entrepreneur Spotlight Television Show SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andy “Jake” Jacob, CEO …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 22:18 GMT

Empowering Global Change: Jorge Parrott Shares How CMM World Missions is Transforming Lives

Through Faith, Education, and Leadership FORT MILL, SC, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an exclusive interview with Xraised, Dr. Jorge Parrott, President of CMM World Missions and founder of CMM College of Theology, shares …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

New Poll Alert: Amid Mixed Approval Ratings, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has Abundant Messaging Opportunities

New Survey shows Mayor Brandon Johnson has mixed approval ratings, but tremendous opportunity for growth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released poll conducted by the 2040 Strategy Group offers a nuanced …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Toronto-Based Social Enterprise Pioneers Ad-Funded Model to Distribute Free Hygiene Products in Canada

Strong & Free launches a new model that merges advertising with community distribution to offer free hygiene products to Canadians. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a move that challenges conventional …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

Know Your Rights: DeWitt M. Lacy Responds to LA Raids and Crackdown with Urgent Legal Support for Vulnerable Communities

As immigration raids and protests grip Los Angeles, civil rights attorney DeWitt M. Lacy steps in to protect, educate, and mobilize the people. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to recent federal …

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