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Irish professional rugby player Nick McCarthy comes out

Irish rugby player Nick McCarthy has come out as gay, stating that he is “so much happier than [he] was”. In an interview with his team, Leinster Rugby, the 27-year-old said he came out to his teammates in January, and…

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Trans athletes banned from elite women’s swimming

Trans women who have experienced any part of puberty will not be eligible to compete in elite women’s swimming on the international stage, FINA, the sports’ governing body, said on Sunday. FINA said in a statement that they had created…

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Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

A court in Osaka has ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage was not “unconstitutional”. The ruling on Monday dealt a setback to LGBTQ rights activists in the only Group of Seven nation that does not allow people of the…

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Sexualized Pride ads stir debate in LGBT marketing campaigns

Recently, amid a flurry of rainbow-accented commercials featuring same-sex couples embracing one another, food delivery service Postmates debuted its ad campaign for Pride Month, leaning into the aspect of gay sex.  The company, which is owned by the ride-hailing service…

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Take Pride in your health: Tips from a primary care physician

Navigating health care can be daunting, especially for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Historically, the LGBTQ+ community has been marginalized and discriminated against, which has led to mistrust and unease for many who seek medical care.  In Washington, DC, individuals…