The five-page document, entitled “Blessing ceremonies for couples who love each other”, was passed at its second reading by 176 votes to 14 against, with 12 abstentions.
In the forum, the document was supported by 38 votes to nine, with 11 abstentions.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made passionate remarks at the beginning of Friday’s White House press briefing when she highlighted Republicans’ assault on LGBTQ+ Americans.
Her perspective on the issue matters significantly since she is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to hold her position.
Ukraine has increased support for the rights of LGBTQ+ people since Western-looking leaders came to power in 2014. Discrimination in the workplace was banned, but same-sex marriage or civil partnerships have not been legalized.
A complaint filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) reported that during the December break, the high-end hotel hosted “A Drag Queen Christmas” featuring prosthetic genitals, performers rubbing fake breasts on audience members, simulated masturbation as well as graphic depictions of childbirth and/or abortion.
Rapinoe, who has been outspoken about equal pay in sports alongside LGBTQ+ rights, collected her accolade on Wednesday, March 8, at TIME’s second annual Women of the Year gala in Los Angeles. This two-time World Cup winner and lesbian icon dedicated her award to the transgender community.
New research reveals children of same-sex couples fare as well as or better than their peers raised by heterosexual couples.
The report, titled “Family outcome disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual families,” was published in the BMJ Global Health journal. The research included 34 studies across countries where same-sex relationships are legal.
Last week, another white man from out of town, who recently stated that “transgenderism” should “be eradicated from public life entirely,” stepped up to a lectern at the University at Buffalo. His name is Michael Knowles.
Queer artists performing at the festival include Allison Russell, Brittany Howard, Brothers Osborne, Jake Wesley Rogers, Joy Oladokun, Julien Baker, Mya Byrne, and The Rainbow Coalition Band.
The White House on Friday condemned what it described as “hateful and dangerous” attacks on LGBTQ+ people, as Republicans in various U.S. states pursue laws targeting the community’s rights.
Speaking to reporters, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre pointed to Republican calls to ban gay marriage through legislation in Iowa and Tennessee, as well as moves to limit protections for same-sex couples in Florida.
LGBTQ+ Floridians, their families, and their supporters arrived in the state capital today to start two days of what organizers are calling pride, passion, and resistance. These people are more likely to encounter a brick wall of opposition than a welcome mat and an open door.
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