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Adam Rippon reveals he spontaneously got married in “perfect” ceremony

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Adam Rippon announced that he spontaneously married his boyfriend Jussi-Pekka Kajaala after the two got engaged in February 2021. The former figure skater took to Twitter to reveal that he and his partner decided to tie the knot. “SURPRISE,” he wrote on 19 January. “WE ARE MARRIED.” Although details of the day remain scarce, the 32-year-old shared that the ceremony was “perfect” and attended only by the couple and their beloved dog. He continued: “One afternoon JP and I looked at each other and said the very classic *romantic* phrase…

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Taiwan court allows same-sex partner to adopt child in historic move

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A Taiwanese court allowed a married gay man to legally adopt his husband’s non-biological child in a historic case. On 25 December 2021, a family court approved an appeal allowing a same-sex partner to adopt the child adopted by his husband prior to their marriage. Wang Chen-wei (王振圍) and Chen Chun-ju (陳俊儒), the child’s adopted parents, were told it is in the best interests of their child by the court in the ruling. According to Taipei Times, this marks the first time a same-sex couple has been permitted to adopt…

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Gay sex convictions under now-abolished laws to be wiped by UK govt

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Priti Patel is set to announce a pardons scheme expansion covering any conviction given to those engaging in consensual homosexual activity. The Home Secretary is reportedly planning to broaden the government’s Disregards and Pardons scheme, meaning that those who were convicted of a crime under the now-abolished legislation can apply to have it wiped from their criminal record with no requirement to disclose it in the future. The Home Office said that the nine former offences currently included on the specified list “largely focused on the repealed offences of buggery…

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Grindr Unwrapped: Which countries have the most top, bottom and vers users?

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Grindr revealed how people have used the dating app in 2021 – including where there are the most top, bottom and versatile accounts. Released on 28 December, Grindr’s annual Unwrapped report shares data about the app in a similar way to Spotify Wrapped. Instead of giving users individual breakdowns, however, the dating app shows international trends and how usage varied between different countries and cities. The first statistic showed that the USA, Australia, UK, Ireland and Canada were the five countries with the highest percentage of users looking for “right…

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Tourism to jobs: How Chile’s same-sex marriage law could lift the economy

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At his LGBTQ-friendly boutique hotel in Chile’s capital, Will Martin is hoping the country’s decision this month to legalise same-sex marriage will draw in newlywed couples eager to celebrate. “Visibility is something people take very seriously,” Martin said by phone from The Aubrey in Santiago. “They want to be seen, proud and open about what they do.” But as more countries legalise same-sex weddings, researchers and LGBTQ+ activists say the economic benefits of marriage equality extend far beyond wedding celebrations and honeymoons, and can give nations an important competitive edge.…

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Tokyo to recognise same-sex partnerships in huge step towards equality

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Tokyo will soon recognise same-sex partnerships, making it the largest Japanese city to do so. The reforms will come into effect from April 2022, though it remains unclear if it will give gay couples the same rights that married couples get in the country. The city’s governor, Yuriko Koike, explained that Tokyo would implement a system that would recognise gay partnerships as equal to marriage after the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly unanimously agreed that it was time for recognition. On 7 December, Koike said: “In response to the wishes of Tokyo…

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Botswana appeals court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex

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An appeal against a ruling decriminalising gay sex in Bostwana has been rejected by the country’s Court of Appeal. The 2019 ruling was upheld on 29 November, something that resulted in the LGBTQ+ community hailing Botswana as a “true democracy”. During the appeal, the state attempted to argue that public opinion on homosexuality had not changed and that the penal code made same-sex intercourse illegal. The aforementioned penal code was drawn up under British rule and states that “carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature” is forbidden,…

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Norwegian postal service releases heartfelt same-sex Christmas advert

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Posten, the Norwegian postal service, has shared an inclusive four-minute LGBTQ+ Christmas film celebrating queer joy. The production, developed by Pol and produced by B-Reel Films, titled “When Harry met Santa” highlights Norway’s progressive milestone celebrating 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality. The video sees Harry and Santa share sweet moments together as presents are delivered each Christmas. However, shortly after, Harry is shown, alone, for the remainder of the year. The ad takes a turn once Harry decides to leave Santa a letter, which reads: “Dear Santa, All…

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