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Women replied to a homophobic preacher’s rantings with a kiss

A crowd staged a kiss-in as they stood up to a “hateful” anti-LGBT+ preacher who spouted vile homophobia at passersby in Leeds, England. Standing on a foldable step-ladder in front of a shuttered storefront, the preacher told people who simply could…

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Hungary says FU to the EU about ‘shameful’ anti-LGBT law

Hungary on Wednesday rejected a demand from the European Commission and many EU lawmakers to repeal new legislation banning schools from using materials deemed to promote homosexuality. Last month, EU leaders lambasted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over the legislation…

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Conversion therapy practice to pay millions after losing appeal

An appeals court in New Jersey upheld a $3.5 million judgment against a conversion therapy practice that forced clients to strip naked, cuddle with older men, call each other anti-gay slurs, and beat pillow-effigies of their mothers in order to turn…

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50 times homophobes were shut down by epic comebacks

You’d think that in the 21st century we’d all have a bit more love and affection for our fellow human beings despite the small differences between us. However, the fight for a more caring, understanding, and tolerant society is a…

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Gay couple to compete on same Olympic team in Tokyo

Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud are gay partners who will compete together in equestrian for the Netherlands at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Marlies van Balen will round out the Dutch team with the couple. The two have…

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Chinese social media giant WeChat deletes LGBT accounts

China’s most popular social media service has deleted accounts on LGBT topics run by university students and nongovernment groups, prompting concern the ruling Communist Party is tightening control over gay and lesbian content. WeChat sent account holders a notice they…