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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,

University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports

University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, following a federal civil rights investigation prompted by the participation of trans swimmer Lia Thomas, who will now be stripped of her titles. Texas-born Thomas began her swimming career with distinction, competing for the

Trans man, Sam Nordquist, murdered in New York added to National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour

Trans man, Sam Nordquist, murdered in New York added to National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour

The name of Sam Nordquist, a trans man from Minnesota who was murdered in New York, was added to the National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City on Thursday night. The emotional ceremony took place during Pride Month, as part of an annual

LGBTQ+ activists gather in Mexico City to create “world’s largest human LGBTQ+ flag”

LGBTQ+ activists gather in Mexico City to create “world’s largest human LGBTQ+ flag”

In a vibrant celebration of Pride, over 5,000 LGBTQ+ activists gathered in Mexico City’s Zócalo (the main square in central Mexico City) to create the “world’s largest human LGBTQ+ flag”. Despite the rain, participants used colourful umbrellas to form a striking display that covered the historic Plaza

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