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Lauren Boebert forced to refund $67,000 in anti-trans donations for Olympic boxer

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Religion

Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slur during debate about gay priests

The Pope is apologizing for invoking a vulgar Italian term about gay men in a recent closed-door debate about LGBTQ+ priests.

Here Are the Top 15 Countries Most Supportive of Marriage Equality

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Top 15 Countries for Marriage Equality: See the List Now!

These affirmational countries are also some of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations as well.

Italy is Removing Lesbian Mothers From Birth Certificate

Law

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Italy passes even harsher ban against surrogacy, punishes seeking services abroad

The new law punishes those who travel outside the country to make surrogacy arrangements, even if they travel to places where the services are legal.

Lauren Boebert forced to refund $67,000 in anti-trans donations for Olympic boxer

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo loses at Paralympics, then delivers heartfelt message to her son

“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.

Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slur during debate about gay priests

The Pope is apologizing for invoking a vulgar Italian term about gay men in a recent closed-door debate about LGBTQ+ priests.

Images: How this gay man's passion for LEGO won him a place of honor in Dulles Airport

“As a kid, LEGOs were a way for me to express myself artistically but also definitely a way to sort of escape a little bit and a way to decompress,” Richard Paules recalls.

Italy’s prime minister says surrogacy ‘inhuman’ as party backs steeper penalties

The move to criminalize surrogacy is largely seen as a move against the LGBTQ+ community.

Pope Francis: Critics of blessings for same-sex couples are hypocrites

People aren't scandalized by the blessing of an exploitative entrepreneur, but somehow they are by the blessing of a gay person, the pope said in a recent interview.

Conservative Lawmakers Lose It Over Jesus Having Two Moms in Church's Nativity Scene

The scene comes as the far-right Italian government has in some cases stripped lesbian mothers from their children's birth certificates.

Top 15 Countries for Marriage Equality: See the List Now!

These affirmational countries are also some of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations as well.

Which Country in the World Supports Marriage Equality the Most?

Nigeria was lowest in among countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, while the U.S. came in around the middle. But what country supported it the most?

Donatella Versace Blasts the Italian Government’s Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

Trans Women Can't Compete for Miss Italy Pageant, So 100 Trans Men Signed up

The men signed up for the pageant to protest the regulations.

Lesbian Mothers Are Being Removed From Birth Certificates in Italy

“It was as if I did not exist,” one mother revealed.

Lesbian Mothers Targeted by Prosecutor Going After Children's Birth Certificates

The parents are fighting back, however.

Emanuele Crialese on His Autobiographical Coming-of-age Trans Film, L'immensità

The acclaimed director discusses why he decided to make this personal film now and what he hopes viewers learn from the story he tells.

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The new law punishes those who travel outside the country to make surrogacy arrangements, even if they travel to places where the services are legal.

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.

The Pope is apologizing for invoking a vulgar Italian term about gay men in a recent closed-door debate about LGBTQ+ priests.

“As a kid, LEGOs were a way for me to express myself artistically but also definitely a way to sort of escape a little bit and a way to decompress,” Richard Paules recalls.

The move to criminalize surrogacy is largely seen as a move against the LGBTQ+ community.

People aren't scandalized by the blessing of an exploitative entrepreneur, but somehow they are by the blessing of a gay person, the pope said in a recent interview.

The scene comes as the far-right Italian government has in some cases stripped lesbian mothers from their children's birth certificates.

These affirmational countries are also some of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations as well.

Nigeria was lowest in among countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, while the U.S. came in around the middle. But what country supported it the most?

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

The men signed up for the pageant to protest the regulations.

“It was as if I did not exist,” one mother revealed.

The parents are fighting back, however.

The acclaimed director discusses why he decided to make this personal film now and what he hopes viewers learn from the story he tells.