6 common myths about the LGBTQ2 community — and why they’re false
With physical and legislative attacks rising against the LGBTQ2 community in Canada and globally, advocates say education is the answer to removing the stigmas that lead to hate.
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Kamala Harris warns of threats to LGBTQ+ rights during visit to Stonewall
‘We won’t be deterred,’ says Kamala Harris, urging Americans to fight for LGBTQ+ equality amid rightwing attacksKamala Harris urged Americans to continue to battle for equality in the face of fresh waves of anti-LGBTQ+ action and rhetoric by conservat…
Workers at over 150 US Starbucks stores to strike over Pride decorations
More than 3,500 employees to take part in nationwide strike, led by company’s Seattle RoasteryMore than 150 Starbucks stores and 3,500 workers will be on strike next week across the US, the union representing the coffee chain’s baristas said on Friday,…
Take That’s Howard Donald dropped from Pride event for liking anti-LGBTQ+ tweets
Singer admits he made ‘huge error in judgment’ and has been dropped from Nottingham Pride lineup in JulyTake That member Howard Donald has said he is “deeply sorry” after making a “huge error” by “liking social media posts that are derogatory towards t…
I used my fence to get petty revenge on my neighbours after they made my life in my dream home a living hell
A HAIRDRESSER who received homophobic abuse and death threats got a colourful revenge against his neighbours from hell.
Mykey O’Halloran had five men show up in the middle of the night saying they’d kill him if he painted his dream home …
Starbucks Pride decorations removed because of new policy, US workers say
The company claims there have been no corporate policy changes and stated its ‘unwavering support’ of the LGBTQ+ communityCoffee giant Starbucks is caught up in a row with a labor union over claims that workers at some of its stores in the US have been…
Catholic ‘Pride mass’ in Pennsylvania canceled after protests
Cancellation came at request of the diocese after irate emails and calls, some of them threatening, officials sayA Roman Catholic mass to be held in western Pennsylvania this weekend in solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics has been canceled after flyers for…
Liberals face calls for LGBTQ2 envoy to advocate abroad
Randy Boissonnault, a former LGBTQ adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for domestic issues, says he supports having an official co-ordinate Canada’s advocacy abroad.
Joe Biden marks Pride month with high-profile support of LGBTQ+ community
President announced new initiatives to protect gay rights but celebration on White House lawn postponed due to wildfire smokeJoe Biden unveiled new initiatives on Thursday to protect LGBTQ+ communities but hastily postponed a big Pride Month celebratio…