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Published on Jul 6, 2025

Justice Minister, end your homophobia

During his official visit to Sri Lanka, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk welcomed proposed legislation to decriminalise same-sex relations. Although he may have erred on a technical detail—assuming the bill remains before Parliament even …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Jul 5, 2025

Another resignation hits AFC as chairman denies sexism, homophobia accusation

Source: Guyana Times - Indeterminate
Published on 22:32 GMT

“You Forwarded It — You’re Part of the Problem”

The Procrastinator’s Library By Kerwin Eloise THE BEHAVIOUR The sweet adrenaline. The excitement from being first. They need to share, to dissect and critically assess positions, depth, girth and other analytics such as those seen in the NBA often …

Source: The Voice - Neutral
Published on 14:30 GMT

There are only a handful of out, gay male pro footballers in the world – these are their stories

The world of men’s professional football has long been playing catch-up when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation and visibility, with very few openly gay professional footballers. At the moment, only six are known of, and one of them – Josh Cavallo – …

Source: Pink News - Left-wing
Published on 14:33 GMT

The Good Samaritan and Embracing Diversity

Image by Canva Lukes version of this story is a little different from both Mark’s and Matthew’s. Luke’s author uses the dialogue regarding the greatest commandment to tell the story of the good Samaritan, which only appears in Luke’s version of the Jesus …

Source: Patheos - Indeterminate
Published on 18:00 GMT

Jewel Thais-Williams, a trailblazing figure in the LGBTQ+ community, dies at the age of 86

Jewel Thais-Williams, a trailblazing figure in the Southern California LGBTQ+ community, has died at the age of 86. She was the longtime owner of Jewel's Catch One in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, a dance club she opened in 1973 …

Source: ABC7 - California - Neutral
Published on 20:27 GMT

Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Human Rights Commission disinformation workshop

Programme Director, The Chairperson of the Commission, Rev Chris Nissen, Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission, Distinguished guests, Thank you to the Commission for the opportunity to make a few introductory remarks and also for …

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Published on 21:32 GMT

People will protest against the Turning Point USA summit in Tampa

A conservative youth organization is holding a summit this coming weekend in Tampa. Multiple organizations in Tampa are planning a demonstration in opposition of the gathering of Turning Point USA. They are protesting actions by the Trump administration in …

Source: WMNF - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on 19:42 GMT

Norman Tebbit: Thatcher’s boot boy

Comment Tebbit was a hard right Tory MP and cabinet minister during Margret Thatcher's government and pushed through anti-union legislation By John Newsinger Downloading PDF. Please wait... Wednesday 09 July 2025 Issue Norman Tebbit in 2020 Just about …

Source: Socialist Worker - Left-wing
Published on 20:58 GMT

Fans Mourn the End of Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’

The Fab Five are ready to do their final makeover. But fans aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to their favorite comfort show. Netflix just announced that Queer Eye will come to an end after its upcoming tenth season. On X, the streamer posted a photo of …

Source: The Daily Beast - Left-wing