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Biden signed a historic memo protecting LGBT people globally

President Joe Biden has signed a historic memorandum on the worldwide protection of LGBTQ+ rights. The Hill reported White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Biden would announce the memo later today from a State Department appearance…

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LGBT Americans at greater risk for severe COVID symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affects LGBTQ Americans compared to their straight peers, per an analysis released Thursday. Why it matters: The report is one of the agency’s first public examinations of…

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Eurovision is returning in 2021, but with some COVID-19 changes

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have outlined three big plans for social distancing measures to ensure the beloved competition safely goes ahead in 2021.  Organisers have stated that the Eurovision Song Contest will “definitely take place” across May 18, 20 and 22, 2021…

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International Human Rights Defense Act to be reintroduced

Two lawmakers on Wednesday announced they will reintroduce a bill that would require U.S. to promote LGBTQ rights abroad through its foreign policy. California Congressman Alan Lowenthal and U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) made the announcement about the International Human…

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Hate groups in decline as hate migrates to online networks

During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the U.S. actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks, reflecting a splintering of white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups that…