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Barbados’ colonial-era sodomy law struck down

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New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

'Ringing the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality' campaign kicked off in Toronto on Tuesday

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Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

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OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

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Secretary Granholm raises LGBTQ flag in recognition of Pride Month

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Biden administration ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

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National4 years ago

Fla. governor signs anti-trans youth sports ban

DeSantis signed measure at anti-LGBTQ school in Jacksonville
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LGBTQ+ Pride month in Utah declared by GOP governor

We must encourage vital conversations about what it means to love each other, understand our differences, & support our LGBTQ+ friends...
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Twitch adds and celebrates ‘Trans,’ LGBQ tags for its users

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