LGBTQ+

‘Queer Storytime for Palestine’ drag event for children causes outrage

Young children were led in chants of "free Palestine" by the drag queens.

Iraq criminalizes same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison

Iraq didn't explicitly criminalize gay sex, though loosely defined morality clauses in its penal code had been used to target LGBT people, members of the community have also been killed.

By REUTERS
27/04/2024

This Passover Jews must fight for liberation

Take notice of the enemies who wish to destroy us, and take heart that we will always be strong enough to win. This moment, now, is our generation’s turn to show our strength.

‘Israelis have been raping Palestinian women,’ University of Illinois prof. claims

Professors critiqued arguments that Hamas persecutes LGBTQ+ in Gaza as "homophobic" during a conference on Palestine and imperialism.

Israel cuts 85% of budget for LGBTQ+ tolerance program in schools

Israel saw a record number of 3,309 instances of violence and hate speech directed at members of the LGBTQ+ community in 2022, according to The Aguda’s 2023 report.

As Biden supports 'Trans Day of Visibility,' Iran cracks down on the LGBT community

Iran, which has continuously cracked down on LGBTQ+ rights, has used gender-affirming surgery as a way to enforce heteronormativity on the gay community.

One in four Americans ditch religion: A third of ex-Catholics break away

A new study shows 26% increase in religiously unaffiliated Americans. Growing divide with politicians embracing Christian nationalism.

Lesbian couples to be registered as mothers on children’s birth certificates, High Court rules

It was decided that there is no reason to make the distinction on the birth certificate when, in practice, the two are equals as parents.

Arizona 'Drag show for Palestine' canceled following online backlash

The drag queen, Daddy Satan, has said that this incident inspired them to plan an even larger event.

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'Queer in Gaza' campaign aims to raise awareness about Hamas LGBTQ+ persecution

“Living as a Queer person in Gaza is punishable by torture and death by Hamas, the rulers of Gaza” the campaign notes.

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