Footballer Josh Cavallo has announced that he will be opening an LGBTQ+ inclusive hotel in Bali, Indonesia. The openly gay player made the announcement on Instagram, writing: “It’s happening! I’m building a hotel. I still can’t believe it’s coming to life! After years of dreaming, planning, and imagining, the moment is finally here. I can’t […]

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The mayors of several of Tokyo’s wards – of which there are 23 – are urging the Japanese government to give greater rights for same-sex couples. Some wards have already allowed for same-sex couples to register their relationships in the same way as common-law couples but this does not grant them the same civil liberties […]

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California has taken one more step towards LGBTQ+ equality by passing a law that prevents schools from forcing teachers to out queer students to their parents. The new law, adopted following a Monday (23 December) vote, prevents school districts from firing teachers who choose not to disclose the sexuality of their students to parents. The […]

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Relatives of Emily Garcia, a 25-year-old trans woman found dead inside a truck in Los Angeles in October 2024, have cast doubt on the police investigation’s initial findings. Garcia was found unresponsive inside the vehicle on October 15, which was parked outside a shelter for women and trans people where she had been temporarily living, […]

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