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USA
Being queer has enhanced my perspective and capabilities as an astronomer. - Jane Rigby.

USA
A college in the USA has discarded hundreds of books with LGBTQ+ and other progressive themes following changes implemented by state Republicans. The book disposal has sparked backlash and media coverage, leading to public frustration and concern.

STATISTICS
A recent Gallup study found that the majority of LGBTQ+ people come out younger than they used to their friends, while but 18% reported never coming out to anyone at all.

England
"It was emotional at the end, up there on the platform, knowing it was going to be my last competitive dive." Tom Daley, winner of five Olympic medals.

Paris
The Mayor of Paris has vigorously defended the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, hitting back at right-wing critics who condemned it as woke and against god!

Thailand
Thailand has taken an enormous leap towards equality with new inclusive marriage laws that positively impact LGBTIQ+ individuals across Southeast Asia.

Religion
In a rare interview with 60 Minutes, Pope Francis clarified his stance on blessing same-sex marriages while also criticising out-of-date conservative views.

USA
Grindr has called the US Republican National Convention it's very own Superbowl, with traffic so high that the App crashed several times.

Georgia
Read Time: 4 minutes. Georgia's parliament has granted initial approval to a series of bills that impose significant restrictions on LGBTIQ+ rights.