Tag: homophobia
Craig Young reflects on recent attacks on gay men in Christchurch using the hook-up app Grindr.
In Christchurch, a recent trial disclosed that a group...
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Gay Rugby Referee Marcus Griffiths Overcomes Online Homophobia with Rugby League’s Support
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In the world of rugby league, referee Marcus Griffiths stands out for his officiating skills and his courageous stand against homophobic abuse. Griffiths, who...
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken out against homophobia after receiving death threats and hateful messages on social media.
The 24-year-old Adelaide United defender,...
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Siberian Official Deems Ice Cream Ad With Men Licking Ice Cream as LGBTQ+ Propaganda
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In a bizarre move reflecting Russia's intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ+ representation, a Siberian official has objected to a seemingly innocuous promotional image.
The photo, depicting...
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Homophobic Vandals Target Rainbow Crosswalk at Canadian Secondary During Pride Week
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A newly installed rainbow crosswalk at Palmer Secondary in Vancouver, Canada, has fallen victim to repeated acts of homophobic vandalism. This comes when Pride...
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US Ambassador’s Pride Party Becomes Symbol of Resistance to Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric in Hungary
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David Pressman, the openly gay US ambassador to Hungary, is making a powerful statement against homophobia by organising a grand Pride party at his...
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Protesters Disrupt Pride Festival in Georgia’s Capital, Forcing Cancellation
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A Georgian pride festival in the nation's capital city, Tbilisi, was abruptly cancelled on Saturday, the 8th of July, as 2,000 anti-LGBTQ+ protesters stormed...
Michael Stevens examines the headlines made by Phillip Schofield’s affair and sees the homophobia and ageism adding up.
Phillip Schofield was vaguely on the periphery...