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Rights to documentary about Marsha P. Johnson purchased by Netflix
- Released Date: 04-Jun-2017
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, a documentary which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, has been purchased by Netflix.The film, directed by David France, is about the life of Marsha P. Johnson, a transwoman who was vocal in starting the
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9 of the most stunning images from Poland’s Equality Parade
- Released Date: 04-Jun-2017
Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Warsaw yesterday for an annual Equality Parade. It is believed that up to 13,000 people came out for the Polish parade, despite the stigmatism against the LGBT community in the country.
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Malaysian government opens contest for anti-LGBT videos
- Released Date: 04-Jun-2017
The Malaysian government wants people to join in its fight against LGBT people so much that it’s offering money.The country’s health ministry has opened a contest for anti-LGBT videos, with cash prizes. Winners will receive between 1000 ringgit ($234
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Trans man sues employer for years of constant harassment
- Released Date: 04-Jun-2017
Shine Williams has been living as a man for 20 years. Seven years ago, he was subject to transphobic harassment and misgendering on the job, according to his lawsuit.Court papers say that he was hired in 2010 as a cleaner by Metro-North, the commuter
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Wisconsin considers transgender anti-discrimination bill
- Released Date: 03-Jun-2017
Democratic lawmakers want to protect transgender people in Wisconsin from being discriminated against when they look for housing or apply for a job.Reps. Mark Spreitzer and JoCasta Zamarripa and Sen. Tim Carpenter on Thursday introduced a measure tha
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This gay couple are fighting stereotypes about their sexuality
- Released Date: 03-Jun-2017
A gay couple in America are working to fight stereotypes about their relationship. Brad Neumann and Justin Rabon are the epitome of a fairytale love story. The couple began their journey together in late 2014, but since then they ha
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Record fundraising for Singapore pride as foreigners are banned
- Released Date: 03-Jun-2017
Over 100 businesses have agreed to sponsor Singapore’s Pink Dot pride rally as the government tries to shut down foreign support for it.Organizers say that they have raised S$253,000 ($183,000), a record. Last year, 18 companies contributed, most of
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An Irish university has created dozens of gender-neutral bathrooms, and everything is fine
- Released Date: 02-Jun-2017
An Irish university has opened 54 gender-neutral bathrooms to encourage a sense of community among students. Dublin City University has followed its students’ wishes in introducing the toilets on all three of its campuses, all at once.
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Tim Farron again refuses to say whether homosexuality is a sin
- Released Date: 02-Jun-2017
Lib Dem leader defends record on LGBT rights, but says ‘I’ve already answered that’ when asked repeatedly by radio callerTim Farron has refused to say whether he believes homosexuality is a sin after a caller repeatedly pressed him on the issue durin
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This Russian government official gave a chilling response to Chechnya’s gay purge
- Released Date: 02-Jun-2017
A Russian official was filmed giving a deplorable response to a question about Chechnya’s homophobic purge. More than 100 people have been detained, tortured and 26 killed since the purge of gay men began in the Russian region of Chechnya t
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Margaret Court says she is being bullied for her views by US-led ‘conspiracy’
- Released Date: 02-Jun-2017
Margaret Court has claimed she is a victim of a US-led conspiracy following calls to remove her name from one of the arenas at the Australian Open.The 74-year-old Australian, a 24-time grand slam singles champion turned Christian pastor, has been cri
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Gay disabled man beaten and gang-raped by five men bravely speaks out
- Released Date: 01-Jun-2017
He was coloring in a park when he says he was attacked by five menA gay disabled man who was allegedly beaten and gang-raped by five men has bravely spoken out about the attack.Steven Greyeyes-Clouse, who has developmental disabilities, is autistic a
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