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Jay-Z defends “brave” Dave Chappelle after anti-trans controversy

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Jay-Z has defended Dave Chappelle following the backlash over his latest comedy special that included an array of transphobic comments. The Closer, which was released on Netflix on 5 October, has faced widespread criticism from the LGBTQ+ community because of the remarks it features. “They cancelled J.K. Rowling — my God. [Effectively] she said gender was a fact, the trans community got mad as shit, they started calling her a TERF,” Chappelle says. The term “TERF” references “trans-exclusionary radical feminists” whose views are widely seen as transphobic. After making jokes…

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Lily Cade calls for violence against trans women after BBC article backlash

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Lily Cade, a lesbian porn star featured in a controversial BBC article, has called for trans women to be “lynched”. Extreme content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable, including hate speech and explicit discussions of violence. The BBC is facing backlash for publishing an article about lesbian women allegedly “being pressured into sex by some trans women.” In the piece, the article’s author, Caroline Lowbridge, attempts to discover how “widespread” the issue is. She cites things such as social media, people’s opinions and…

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Taliban has a “kill list” of LGBTQ+ Afghans still in the country

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The Taliban has a “kill list” for Afghanistan’s LGBTQ+ community in the country, according to NGO Rainbow Railroad. LGBTQ+ citizens have been fearing for their safety since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August, with many living in hiding to protect themselves. Despite there being no official announcement from the group on how they plan to deal with homosexuality, Reuters reports that there are fears strict sharia law could be imposed – meaning same-sex relations could be punishable by death. Rainbow Railroad, an LGBTQ+ organisation on the ground in the…

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Thugs ‘led by Bulgarian presidential candidate’ destroy LGBTQ+ centre

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One of Bulgaria’s far-right presidential candidates is suspected of leading a gang during an attack on an LGBTQ+ community centre. On 30 October, the Rainbow Hub in Sofia, Bulgaria, was attacked by a group of 10 men who were allegedly led by Boyan Rassate. Rassate is a self-proclaimed national socialist with the Bulgarian National Union party running for presidential office in the 14 November elections. The incident happened during a trans community event, with the assailants vandalising the space and smashing equipment. Speaking to Euronews, Gloriya Filipova, the Foundation’s project…

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Superman comic staff given police protection following bisexual backlash

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Staff behind the DC comic series Superman: Son of Kal-El are being given police protection after making the character bisexual. Jon Kent, the Superman of Earth and son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, made history by shaking up the traditional narrative of the series. DC announced that the character would be bisexual and starting a same-sex relationship with a friend in future issues, which would include illustrations of them kissing. “I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes and I’m very grateful…

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US Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Catholic hospital that denied trans man surgery

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The US Supreme Court declined to hear a Catholic hospital’s appeal after it denied a hysterectomy to a transgender patient. Evan Minton, a trans man, had a hysterectomy scheduled at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in California in 2016. According to the lawsuit, the hospital cancelled the procedure after finding out why the patient wanted it and permitted the physician to perform it at a different facility a few days later. Minton accused the hospital of discrimination in state court, suing it for violating California’s civil rights law that protects…

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Trans woman killed trying to save others during Idaho mall shooting

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Jo Acker, a transgender woman, was killed as she tried to protect others from an active shooter at a shopping centre. The 26-year-old was working at Boise Towne Square mall in Boise, Idaho as a member of the security team at the time of the incident on 25 October. According to her family, Acker ran toward the suspect in an effort to stop him and save those at the mall – something that likely saved numerous lives. KKTV News 11 reports that four people were injured in the shooting in…

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First group of LGBTQ+ Afghans arrive to resettle in the UK

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The UK just welcomed the first group of LGBTQ+ Afghans starting a new life in the country after fleeing the Taliban. Under Taliban rule, LGBTQ+ people are among the most vulnerable in Afghanistan, with many facing increased levels of persecution, discrimination, and assault. The first group, made up of 29 LGBTQ+ Afghans, arrived in the UK on 29 October as a result of Stonewall and Rainbow Railroad’s work and help from the Foreign Secretary. Since the end of Operation Pitting in late August, the UK has helped more than 1,300…

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Man arrested in connection to suspected homophobic murder in London

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A man has been arrested in relation to the suspected homophobic murder of 50-year-old Ranjith Kankanamalage. Kankanamalage’s body was found dead in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, East London, in the early hours of 16 August. The 50-year-old, who was known as Roy by friends, was declared deceased at the scene by members of the London Ambulance Service who arrived at around 6.30am. He was found to have a head injury and a post-mortem examination later ruled that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. In a…

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BBC condemned for “propaganda” piece perpetuating “transphobic agenda”

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The BBC is facing backlash for publishing an article about lesbian women allegedly “being pressured into sex by some trans women.” In the piece, the article’s author, Caroline Lowbridge, attempts to discover how “widespread” the issue is. She cites things such as social media, people’s opinions and even a survey of 80 people as sources during her apparent investigation. Lowbridge repeatedly acknowledges the lack of reliable information available, though never clarifies why she decided to write and publish the piece without it. Although it is unclear exactly when Lowbridge deactivated…

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