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Taiwan Publishes Plan to Ban Conversion Therapy
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Taiwan Publishes Plan to Ban Conversion Therapy

The plan follows a renewed effort to pass marriage equality during the next legislative session.

NC State Lawmakers ‘Wait and See’ on Equal Protections as LGBT Workers Suffer Discrimination
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NC State Lawmakers ‘Wait and See’ on Equal Protections as LGBT Workers Suffer Discrimination

Cowed by the backlash against North Carolina’s HB 2, conservative states are dragging their feet on providing employment protections for LGBTs.

5 Countries Where LGBT Rights Came Under Attack This Year
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5 Countries Where LGBT Rights Came Under Attack This Year

In honor of International Human Rights Day, we look back at the nations making headlines for mistreating or endangering their LGBT citizens.

In Taiwan, 250,000 March in Support of Marriage Equality for Human Rights Day
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In Taiwan, 250,000 March in Support of Marriage Equality for Human Rights Day

Many hope the island will be the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

French Court Fines Activist for Calling Anti-LGBT Leader 'Homophobe'
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French Court Fines Activist for Calling Anti-LGBT Leader 'Homophobe'

An appeals court found that the word was defamatory.

Mississippi Governor Takes Fight for Anti-LGBT State Law to the Next Level
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Mississippi Governor Takes Fight for Anti-LGBT State Law to the Next Level

Gov. Phil Bryant is going to federal appeals court to protect his “religious freedom law”—one of the country’s worst for LGBT people.

Thousands of Gay, Bi Men to Be Pardoned in the UK for ‘Gross Indecency’ Convictions
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Thousands of Gay, Bi Men to Be Pardoned in the UK for ‘Gross Indecency’ Convictions

The story of Alan Turing, the gay World War II codebreaker, inspired parliament to pardon some 65,000 gay and bisexual men.

Pope Francis Supports Protests Against Same-Sex Marriage in Mexico
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Pope Francis Supports Protests Against Same-Sex Marriage in Mexico

The pontiff said the demonstrations were “in favor of family and life.”

Judge Won’t Force University of North Carolina to Enforce State’s Anti-Transgender Law
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Judge Won’t Force University of North Carolina to Enforce State’s Anti-Transgender Law

Two transgender students and one transgender employee will be able to use the restroom matching their gender identities, thanks to partial ruling from a federal judge. 

The Most LGBT-Friendly Colleges Are Also the Most Financially Inaccessible
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The Most LGBT-Friendly Colleges Are Also the Most Financially Inaccessible

An analysis of Campus Pride’s 30 best universities for LGBT students reveals the financial barriers to young queer people in seeking advanced education.

Louisiana LGBTs Pick Up the Pieces After Historic Flooding
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Louisiana LGBTs Pick Up the Pieces After Historic Flooding

Baton Rouge nonprofits serving queer youth and adults were surprised by the local and national outpouring of support. 

Almost 40 Percent of British Gay & Bisexual Men Have Unprotected Sex, Survey Says
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Almost 40 Percent of British Gay & Bisexual Men Have Unprotected Sex, Survey Says

The frequency of 'barebacking' among men depends on their relationships and number of partners, researchers argue.

Federal Judge Keeps Mississippi Governor from Enforcing Anti-LGBT Law
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Federal Judge Keeps Mississippi Governor from Enforcing Anti-LGBT Law

How many times can Gov. Phil Bryant hear no? Apparently not enough.

Terror Strikes France on National Holiday as Truck Driver Kills 80
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Terror Strikes France on National Holiday as Truck Driver Kills 80

Celebrations in Nice took a deadly turn when Mohamad Bouhel ran over and shot at dozens before being killed by French police.

Greece Rejects Gay Syrian Asylum Seeker
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Greece Rejects Gay Syrian Asylum Seeker

The man is the first case rejected under the asylum deal and is set to be returned to Turkey.

Olympic Water Polo Player Comes Out Ahead of Rio Games
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Olympic Water Polo Player Comes Out Ahead of Rio Games

Víctor Gutiérrez said he “felt a responsibility to share it with others.”

Rio Olympics to Supply Athletes with Massive Amount of Condoms
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Rio Olympics to Supply Athletes with Massive Amount of Condoms

The summer games will have triple the amount of condoms supplied in London during 2012.

Mexican President Pushes for Constitutional Reform on Marriage Equality
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Mexican President Pushes for Constitutional Reform on Marriage Equality

President Enrique Peña Nieto signed a new initiative that, if Mexico’s congress approves, will legalize same-sex marriage across the country.