LGBTQ

Initialism for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer"

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LGBTQ is an initialism for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. It is an umbrella term, broadly referring to all sexualities, romantic orientations, and gender identities which are not heterosexual, heteroromantic, cisgender, or endosex.

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Trump Declares Ban on Trans Rights: No Entry in Military, School, Sports -'Erasing Biden's Policies' In a fiery speech at AmericaFest, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive plan to roll back transgender rights across the U.S. Promising to ban transgender individuals from the military,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 2 days ago

Controversial Hungarian law criticised as anti-LGBT to appear before EU Court of Justice The first hearing on the Hungarian Child Protection Act takes place on Tuesday at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on November 18, 2024

Who is Sarah McBride? U.S Gets its First Openly Transgender in Congress \| U.S Elections Sarah McBride made history in the 2024 elections as the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress. Representing Delaware’s 1st Congressional District, she has been a long-time.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on November 6, 2024

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One in two LGBT+ workers bullied or harassed, 'shocking' TUC survey finds One in two LGBT+ employees are facing "shockingly high levels" of bullying and harassment at work, a survey has found. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2024
French Drag Queen Piche Says There Was No Intention To Offend At Olympics A French drag queen from the 2024 Paris Olympics ceremony is speaking up about the controversy -- telling us the whole point was to showcase France’s LGBTQ+ scene and definitely not to offend anyone... TMZ.com - Published on July 30, 2024

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'Deeply shameful' politicians accused of endangering LGBT+ people to score political points Politicians were accused of "deeply shameful" "point-scoring" over LGBT+ issues as London's Pride parade took over the centre of the capital today. Sky News - Published on June 29, 2024
LGBTQ+ club shooter sentenced to 55 life sentences after guilty plea A man who killed five people in a shooting at an LGBTQ+ club has been sentenced to 55 life terms in prison. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2024
Rebel Wilson Says She Hasn't Met Fiancée Ramona Agruma's Parents Rebel Wilson hasn't met her fiancée Ramona Agruma's parents yet -- and she's chalking it up to cultural differences with the LGBTQ+ community. The Aussie actress opened up to Today.com about Ramona's.. TMZ.com - Published on June 12, 2024

Katy Perry Edits Harrison Butker Speech To Pro LGBTQ+, Women's Rights Katy Perry knows how to switch things up ... she has turned Kansas City Chief's Kicker Harrison Butker into a butt-kicker in support of women's and LGBTQ+ rights! Katy posted an extreme edit of.. TMZ.com - Published on June 2, 2024
Adele Goes on Profanity-Laced Rant in Support of Pride Month Adele doesn't play around when it comes to her support of the LGBTQ+ community – and one of her concertgoers found that out the hard way after mouthing off about Pride month. The singer was.. TMZ.com - Published on June 2, 2024
Pope used derogatory term for LGTB community, reports claim The Pope used a highly offensive word towards the LGBT community as he reaffirmed his stance that gay people should not be priests, Italian media has reported. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2024	Former K.C. LGBTQ Commissioner Says Chiefs Need to Speak on Harrison Butker Harrison Butker's speech is uniting much of Kansas City against his controversial views, but the Chiefs still need to make a statement disavowing their kicker's beliefs ... so says a prominent city.. TMZ.com - Published on May 16, 2024
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'Glee' Star Darren Criss Says He Identifies as 'Culturally Queer' Darren Criss says he's more than just an ally for the LGBTQ+ community -- he actually identifies with them deeply in his heart ... going so far as to say he's "culturally queer." The "Glee" star was at.. TMZ.com - Published on April 30, 2024	JoJo Siwa Walks Back Claim She Invented 'Gay Pop,' Gives Credit to Others JoJo Siwa is walking back her claim about wanting to create a new genre of music, called "gay pop" ... saying he didn't mean to snub the LGBTQ+ legends who came before her. We caught up with the.. TMZ.com - Published on April 10, 2024
Man who threw petrol bombs at church hosting drag events is jailed A man who tried to burn down a church that supported LGBTQ+ rights has been jailed for 18 years. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024	Taylor Swift Associates Pissed About Article Speculating on Her Sexuality Taylor Swift became the subject of an entire article trying to figure out if she was part of the LGBTQ+ community ... and apparently, people in her world are pretty pissed about it. The NYT recently.. TMZ.com - Published on January 7, 2024
Billie Eilish Calls Out Variety for Outing Her on Red Carpet Billie Eilish apparently didn't mean to come out as LGBTQ+ this weekend, but now says she got put on the spot ... all thanks to a reporter who made a big leap. The pop star posted a series of pics/vids.. TMZ.com - Published on December 4, 2023	Russian forces raid gay clubs after branding LGBTQ movement an extremist organisation Russian forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow days after the country ruled that the LGBTQ community was an extremist organisation. Sky News - Published on December 2, 2023
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Marlon Wayans Praised By LGBTQ Leaders For Supporting Transgender Child Marlon Wayans publicly supporting his transgender son and being open about his own learning process as a parent is earning him praise from leaders in the LGBTQ+ community. The comedian is being.. TMZ.com - Published on November 18, 2023	Yung Joc Wouldn't Take $250k to Play at LGBTQ+ Show, Fears Men's 'Lustful Eyes' Everyone has their price, and Yung Joc is being blunt about his ... saying he wouldn't perform for the LGBTQ+ community for even a quarter of a million dollars!!! The rapper recently did an interview.. TMZ.com - Published on October 18, 2023
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LGBTQ

Initialism for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer"

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Thousands of LGBT veterans ejected from military can receive up to £70k compensation

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One in two LGBT+ workers bullied or harassed, 'shocking' TUC survey finds

French Drag Queen Piche Says There Was No Intention To Offend At Olympics

Tory mayor hits out at Braverman's 'cack-handed' LGBT+ comments

'Deeply shameful' politicians accused of endangering LGBT+ people to score political points

LGBTQ+ club shooter sentenced to 55 life sentences after guilty plea

Rebel Wilson Says She Hasn't Met Fiancée Ramona Agruma's Parents

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Jennifer Lawrence Slams Mike Pence During GLAAD Awards Speech

Daniel Radcliffe Responds to J.K. Rowling's Latest Transgender Dust-Up

'Glee' Star Darren Criss Says He Identifies as 'Culturally Queer'

JoJo Siwa Walks Back Claim She Invented 'Gay Pop,' Gives Credit to Others

Man who threw petrol bombs at church hosting drag events is jailed

Taylor Swift Associates Pissed About Article Speculating on Her Sexuality

Billie Eilish Calls Out Variety for Outing Her on Red Carpet

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Russian court bans LGBTQ movement and brands activists "extremists"

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Marlon Wayans Praised By LGBTQ Leaders For Supporting Transgender Child

Yung Joc Wouldn't Take $250k to Play at LGBTQ+ Show, Fears Men's 'Lustful Eyes'

'A lot of people were happy': David Beckham defends Qatar ambassador role

'Inhuman' Braverman condemned by LGBT asylum seekers who say they cannot leave UK

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Louise Redknapp quits Eternal reunion over LGBTQ row

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'Lower the temperature': Stonewall chair calls for end to 'megaphone diplomacy' around trans rights debate

LGBT fans 'beyond disappointed' over Jordan Henderson's potential Saudi move

Sunak apologises to LGBT veterans for armed forces ban

Watchmaker sues Malaysian government for seizing rainbow Pride watches

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