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Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan's fertility festival
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (417+ words) Despite the penis-themed T-shirts, toys and candies galore, one tourist said the event felt 'wholesome' per American standards A shrine maiden leads a ceremony as others pray before the start of a procession during the Kanamara festival Showcasing phallus-shaped portable…...
US Supreme Court rules against ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ minors
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (595+ words) The US Supreme Court ruled against a ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ youth, siding with a Christian therapist who said the law violated her free speech rights The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a Colorado state law banning…...
NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (259+ words) Jaden has been released by the Chicago Bulls after making comments criticising the NBA's support for the LGBTQ community Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was sacked by the team on Monday after condemning the NBA's support for the LGBTQ community....
Hungary's hard-pressed LGBTQ people say Orban exit is only half battle
1+ week, 4+ day ago (613+ words) People in Budapest defy the ban on pride marches pushed through by Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban People taking part in Budapest Pride hold an EU flag as they cross a bridge over the Danube Defiance: people take parts in…...
Trans community alarmed as India moves to curb LGBTQ rights
1+ week, 5+ day ago (647+ words) Ritu, an activist who identifies as non-binary, tells AFP the proposed law 'violates the constitutional right to live with dignity and freedon' PhD scholar Vaibhav Das, who identifies as non-binary, fears the proposed law will give more power to the…...