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Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness

Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness

Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotional

Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton University over alleged trans discrimination

Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton University over alleged trans discrimination

Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging discrimination after being barred from competing in a women’s race in May. The suit, lodged in Mercer County civil court, claims Schreiner was removed from the final heat sheet of the women’s 200-metre event just 15

Trump administration shuts down lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth

Trump administration shuts down lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth

In a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from mental health advocates and LGBTQ+ organisations, the Trump administration has officially terminated the specialised LGBTQ+ youth service within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The decision, enacted on Thursday, ends a vital support channel that has served nearly 1.5 million

Gay man awarded compensation after ‘exorcism’ at Sheffield church in the US

Gay man awarded compensation after ‘exorcism’ at Sheffield church in the US

A gay man has received a five-figure settlement from a Church of England-linked congregation in Sheffield after being subjected to a so-called “exorcism” intended to change his sexual orientation. Matthew Drapper, 37, was volunteering at St Thomas Philadelphia (STP) church in 2014 when he was told by prayer leaders that

“Hands off 988!”: Protesters rally outside Trump Tower to defend LGBTQ+ crisis lifeline

“Hands off 988!”: Protesters rally outside Trump Tower to defend LGBTQ+ crisis lifeline

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Trump Tower on Saturday afternoon in a passionate protest against the planned dismantling of a vital mental health resource for LGBTQ+ youth. The rally, titled “Hands Off 988!”, was organised in response to the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the specialised LGBTQ+ option on

Independence Day: Why LGBTQ+ America has no cause to celebrate

Independence Day: Why LGBTQ+ America has no cause to celebrate

For many LGBTQ+ people across America, this Fourth of July is not a celebration but a moment of reflection. As freedoms are questioned, communities across the country are quietly showing courage, care, and hope.

Pro-LGBTQ+ and immigrant church fines police for using its carpark - “We don’t do ICE here.”

Pro-LGBTQ+ and immigrant church fines police for using its carpark - “We don’t do ICE here.”

A progressive church in Florida has made headlines after ejecting local police officers from its premises and issuing a $10,000 (£7,800) invoice for unauthorised use of its car park. Allendale United Methodist Church is known for its outspoken support of LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant communities. On 17 June,

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