Gay Rights

• U.S. Supreme Court rules in favour of web designer who won’t serve same-sex weddings

  In a blow to LGBTQ rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional right to free speech allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.

  U.S. News

  Jun 30
  
• ‘Pure act of hatred’: anti-LGBTQ+ comments, threats stir Leduc city council

  A group of anti-LGBTQ+ protestors spoke during the public commentary section of city council in Leduc, Alta. Monday evening, causing a stir.

  Canada

  Jun 28
  
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• Poilievre wishes ‘happy Pride month’ — but tight-lipped on joining celebrations

  When the Conservative Party leader was asked whether he'd march in any Pride parades, Poilievre instead talked about the values of choice and openness.

  Canada

  Jun 2
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• Pope clarifies comments on homosexuality, says sexual act ‘outside of marriage’ is a sin

  And in a note Friday, Francis recalled that even that black-and-white teaching is subject to circumstances that might eliminate the sin altogether.

  World

  Jan 28
• Russia’s parliament passes ‘LGBT propaganda’ law in bid to further limit expression

  Under the new law, which still needs approval from Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality could incur a heavy fine.

  World

  Nov 24, 2022
• ‘Queering the Interior’: A documentary on the queer rights movement in B.C.

  'Queering the Interior' is a look at the history of the gay rights movement here in the B.C. The documentary shares stories from people who were trailblazers in the community.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 1, 2022
• South Korean gay rights supporters celebrate 1st Pride parade in Seoul in 3 years

  The Pride parade is also facing a church-backed counter-protest rallied in nearby streets, in which participants held up banners and chanted slogans opposing homosexuality.

  World

  Jul 16, 2022
• Florida passes bill to end Disney’s special status amid LGBTQ education feud

  Florida passed a bill that would revoke Disney's self-governing status following the company's opposition to a new state law limiting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools.

  World

  Apr 21, 2022
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• Florida House approves Republican-backed ‘don’t say gay’ bill

  Florida's House of Representatives have approved a bill that would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity.

  World

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Conversion therapy ban receives royal assent, now law in Canada

  Bill C-4 makes providing, promoting or advertising conversion therapy a criminal offence in Canada. It was fast-tracked through the House of Commons and Senate.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021