Recent news has highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community, with reports of legal crackdowns on LGBTQ+ activism in countries like Russia and Mexico. The Russian Supreme Court's designation of the international LGBTQ+ movement as extremist has raised concerns about potential arrests and prosecutions, while the tragic death of Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexico's first openly nonbinary judge, has underscored the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in some regions.
The term LGB, which stands for lesbian, gay, and bisexual, has evolved over time to encompass a broader spectrum of identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Initially used as an abbreviation to replace the term "gay" in the 1990s, LGB has since been expanded to include transgender individuals, resulting in the more inclusive initialism LGBT. This shift reflects a growing recognition of the diversity and complexity of sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Three designers featured prominently in prior years' Target Pride collections say the brand isn't doing enough for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The memorial will end decades of feeling “swept under the rug", campaigners say.
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A queer bar in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk has been fined for “LGBT propaganda,” local police said Thursday, a month after the bar announced its closure over police raids.
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Legalizing same-sex marriage could also have positive impact on tourism, which contributes about 12% to the nation’s $500 billion economy.
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Anyone convicted could face up to a decade in prison
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Russian courts penalize individuals for displaying LGBTQ+ symbols, following a Supreme Court ruling labeling the LGBTQ+ movement as extremist.
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The United Methodist Church is experiencing a major upheaval as more than 7,000 congregations across the country, one quarter of the total, decided whether to leave the denomination or remain United Methodist.
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Russia's Supreme Court has designated the international LGBTQ+ movement as extremist, leading to a crackdown on LGBTQ+ venues in Moscow.
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Russia's Supreme Court has labeled LGBTQ+ activism as extremist and banned it, leading to concerns about potential arrests and prosecutions.
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Nepal's first same-sex marriage is legally recognised, marking a historic achievement for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
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Jesús Ociel Baena, the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial position in Mexico, was found dead alongside their partner at home in the central Mexican city of Aguascalientes.
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Russian Ministry of Justice files lawsuit to outlaw international LGBT movement as extremist, with a court hearing scheduled for November 30
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The Vatican has issued a document allowing transgender people to participate in church sacraments, including baptism and serving as godparents.
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Jordan Henderson apologises to the LGBTQ+ community for any hurt caused by his move to Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that his presence in the country can help bring about positive change.
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Canada has warned LGBTQ+ travelers about the impact of anti-LGBTQ laws in certain US states, urging them to check relevant state and local laws before traveling.