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Published on Jan 23, 2026

Christian lecturer sacked over comments on homosexuality continues appeal

Dr Aaron Edwards, 37, worked for Cliff College for seven years prior to his dismissal. (Photo: The Christian Legal Centre) A Christian lecturer was in court this week to appeal a tribunal decision that upheld his dismissal from a Bible college for a social …

Source: Christian Today - Right-wing
Published on Jan 23, 2026

LGBTQ+ rights in Venezuela: The fight against discrimination and inequality

Oil-rich Venezuela once ranked as one of the wealthiest economies in the world, but it experienced an economic collapse that has resulted in widespread poverty. While the country has recently made headlines because of the U.S. president’s recent invasion …

Source: LGBTQ Nation - California - Left-wing
Published on Jan 22, 2026

God, It Really Is All Just Gender Isn’t It?

Originally published on Carter Moon’s Substack – see more of his work & subscribe here! Misogyny is the beating heart of MAGA, as has been particularly obvious given recent shocking news from ICE. Jonathan Ross murdered Renee Nicole Good after he was …

Source: Mar Vista Voice - California - Pending
Published on Jan 22, 2026

We exist, we belong: this weekends ‘Stand Up to Homophobia Picnic’

Brad shares how this Sunday’s Stand Up to Homophobia Picnic reclaims a Kensington park as a safe LGBTQIA+ space following a homophobic incident at the start of the year. Written by Bradley Cresswell The word brave is not a word I would ever use to describe …

Source: QNews - Left-wing
Published on Jan 22, 2026

‘Heated Rivalry’ won’t melt the NHL’s homophobia

The first season of “Heated Rivalry” — a show about two hockey players in a Queer relationship — has taken the world by storm. For example, the fifth episode, “I’ll Believe in Anything,” tied “Breaking Bad” for the highest rated episode of television ever. …

Source: The Michigan Daily - Neutral
Published on Jan 23, 2026

Exploring sexuality could be the most important learn by doing opportunity

Madeline Kuhns is a journalism senior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. “I will like many boys and have a boyfriend by the time I’m in college,” I repeated …

Source: Mustang News - California - Neutral
Published on Jan 23, 2026

TV’s ‘Fellow Travelers’ Mirrors the Good and the Bad of Catholic LGBTQ+ Experience

Fellow Travelers, a Showtime television mini-series created by Ron Nyswaner and based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, traces the love story of Tim and Hawk through the mid-20th century challenges faced by gay and lesbian men community then.from the …

Source: New Ways Ministry - Left-wing
Published on Jan 23, 2026

'Queer Eye' Just Ended, but It Matters More Than Ever

When the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy hit the streaming service in 2018, it earned its place as a reality TV instant classic in spades. Unlike its 2003 predecessor, the rebranded Queer Eye's new premise promised more than a run-of- …

Source: Movie Web - Neutral
Published on Jan 23, 2026

‘Each of Us Has the Right to Define the Future’: Soraya Chemaly Takes Aim at Male Supremacy, Calls for Feminist ...

Award-winning writer Soraya Chemaly’s latest book, All We Want Is Everything: How We Dismantle Male Supremacy, is the manifesto we need for this current moment—a fascinating and infuriating exploration of the ways in which systems of male supremacy are …

Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Jan 23, 2026

A second court ruling orders the deportation to Ecuador of the other member of the Cuban couple detained by ICE in New ...

The story of Alex and Yan, the Cuban couple that touched the hearts of Syracuse and sparked a wave of solidarity in New York, has just faced another devastating blow. An immigration judge ordered the deportation of Yannier Vázquez Hidalgo to Ecuador, a …

Source: CiberCuba - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 22, 2026

Indonesia’s two homophobias

LGBT organisations navigate political and paternalistic homophobia An anti-LGBT briefing at an Indonesian air base in December 2024. (Photo courtesy of New Mandala and the Indonesian Air Force) Below is a report from the website New Mandala, “LGBT …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on Jan 22, 2026

LGBTQ Inclusive Education and Academic Performance: What You Need to Know

“When did you know you were gay and how?” “How did you get the money to launch a business like Uncloseted Media?” “How do you choose the stories you want to tell?” “Why do governments make it more dangerous to be LGBTQ in the U.S.? And is it different in …

Source: Uncloseted Media - Left-wing
Published on Jan 22, 2026

Opinion: LGBTQ+ history should be taught in schools

We used to live in a world where it was expected for a man to marry a woman and a woman to marry a man. It was the assumption that if you were born female, you stayed female and vice versa. However, times have changed and the world has evolved. Through …

Source: Northern Star - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jan 22, 2026

Green Party MP ‘heckled’ in parliament when discussing LGBTQ+ inclusive sex ed in primary schools

Carla Denyer was “heckled” in parliament (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Carla Denyer was "heckled" in parliament (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Green MP and former Green Party co-leader …

Source: Pink News - Left-wing
Published on Jan 21, 2026

How Trump targeted trans rights and the broader LGBTQ community in his first year back in office

US President Donald Trump looks on before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Jan. 20 marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second …

Source: Gay City News - New York - Left-wing
Published on Jan 21, 2026

Angeles Psychology Group Expands LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services to Nation's Highest-Concentration Queer Communities

West Hollywood, Silver Lake & DTLA Gain Better Access to LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy as Trevor Project Reports 45% of Youth Considered Suicide WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One week after launching …

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Published on Jan 21, 2026

Home Office Accused of Failing to Protect Vulnerable LGBT+ People in Immigration Detention

LGBT+ detainees report being harassed and experiencing suicidal thoughts, with centres failing to follow official guidelines designed to protect them 21 January 2026 Activists protest outside Manston asylum centre regarding the ‘horrendous, inhumane and …

Source: Byline Times - Pending
Published on Jan 8, 2026

The gender hydra is about technology, not ideology

I hope this is the year people fighting the gender hydra, with its proliferation of harms across society, finally recognize that this is not a culture war. It is a war against a rapidly expanding industry built on the deconstruction of sex and, like any …

Source: The Spectator - Right-wing
Published on Jan 19, 2026

SNL viewers convinced LGBTQ Harry Potter sketch was 'middle finger' to JK Rowling

SNL parodied Harry Potter this week(Image: SNL) Some Saturday Night Live viewers believed the show took a swipe at controversial Harry Potter author JK Rowling with an LGBTQ-centered parody of the popular franchise. The NBC sketch comedy program returned …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left

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Published on January 24, 2026 - 01:36 GMT

Iran Freedom Launches Awareness Initiative Amplifying Youth Voices for Democratic Reform in Iran

Wien, Austria, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iran Freedom, an organization focused on promoting democratic values and human rights in Iran, launched a new public awareness initiative spotlighting the voices of Iranian youth, women, and civil society in …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism”

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on baseless charges of “financing terrorism”. Cumpio, 26, has …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 22:16 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Week of January 19, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations This week, the House passed H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220-207 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on January 23, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality

Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people Billionaire wealth jumped by over 16 per cent in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year average, to $18.3 trillion – its highest level in …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026

MARYLAND, January 23 - For Immediate Release: Friday, January 23, 2026 The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows: Feb. 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Deadline to sign up to speak is Feb. 2 at …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Minister Pemmy Majodina attends UN Water Preparatory Meeting in Dakar, 26 to 27 Jan

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, will attend the High-Level Preparatory Meeting from 26–27 January 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The meeting sets the stage for the United Nations Water …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

FOWPAL Hosts World Leader Summit of Love and Peace in Belize

Upholding Transparency and Integrity Through Conscience and Hope BELIZE, BELIZE, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL) visited Belize in Central America in mid-January 2026, bringing with it a …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 22:50 GMT

Gina van der Vliet Teams Up with SuccessBooks® to Co-Author 'Relentless' with Lisa Nichols

NIEUW-VENNEP, NORTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® is proud to announce an exciting new publishing collaboration with Gina van der Vliet, who will co-author the upcoming book “Relentless” alongside …

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Published on January 24, 2026 - 00:29 GMT

Calvary Placement Agency Launches Across 50 States in the U.S and Expanding Globally

Calvary Placement Agency is now launching across all 50 States as well as Canada and Puerto Rico AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement Agency is now launching their faith based rehabilitation program …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 23:39 GMT

Organization of Woodland Lake Urges Brighton Township to Uphold Planning Standards and Protect Public Interest

Brighton Township Board of Trustees to Consider First Reading Vote on The Cove of Woodland Lake PUD Request on Monday, January 26 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Organization of Woodland Lake (OWL …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on January 23, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty Recaps a Year of Giving Back Across the Carolinas

From animal welfare to local outreach, the company reflects on a year of meaningful community support across the Carolinas. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty proudly reinforces …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 21:06 GMT

Kruse Law Draws Attention to Hidden Legal Risks in Online Dating and Consent

Leading Ontario Criminal Defence Firm Warns of Growing Legal Complexities as Dating App Usage Surges TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As millions of Canadians turn to dating apps to find relationships, Kruse Law, …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

One River Zen Ordains New Buddhist Priest in Ottawa, IL

Interfaith and civic leaders joined the ceremony honoring a new Zen priest’s commitment to service, compassion, and community engagement. OTTAWA, IL, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One River Zen held a formal Zen Buddhist …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

Tomack Law Exposes ‘Self-Employed’ Myth Amid 2026 NY Labor Crackdown

Tomack Law challenges illegal independent contractor misclassification and worker waivers in NY's construction and healthcare sectors. MOUNT KISCO, NY, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid New York State’s aggressive …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

Supporting People and Communities Through International Cooperation – World Organization of States Reaffirms Commitment.

WOS-IPSP reaffirms its commitment to inclusive international cooperation, promoting human development, social well-being and community-centered growth worldwide ROME, ITALY, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Organization of States …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 06:36 GMT

$1.3M raised to help employers meet Australia’s new nationwide psychosocial safety obligations

ReFresh secures $1.3M to help employers identify, assess and control psychosocial hazards under Australia’s new nationwide WHS requirements. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From 1 December 2025, psychosocial hazards are …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on January 23, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality

Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people Billionaire wealth jumped by over 16 per cent in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year average, to $18.3 trillion – its highest level in …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

United States Distance Learning Association Supports My America Student Flag Program

Remote learning for students begins with understanding how to work together as a team while overcoming social and distance barriers WASHINGTON, FL, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Distance Learning Association ( …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Bay Area Housing Advocates Urge Cupertino to Act Now on Housing for Adults with I/DD

Life Services Alternatives and Housing Choices Coalition unite to push Mary Avenue Villas forward as families face a shrinking window for inclusive housing CAMPBELL, CA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families of adults with …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

Filmmaker Todd J. Stein’s The Final Fight Exposes a Broken Legal System

The Final Fight, a true-story indie film, shines a harsh light on guardianship abuse, exposing a little-known legal system harming families nationwide. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few Americans …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:40 GMT

Watch Store Co Provides Curated Watch Discovery for United Kingdom Shoppers

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Watch Store Co, an independent watch discovery website based in London, operates as a curated resource connecting all consumers with quality timepieces across multiple categories. The …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

New Book Empowers Mediation Participants as Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Continues to Grow

Author and mediation expert Fred E. Jandt offers practical guidance for individuals navigating an increasingly common dispute-resolution process PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As courts, businesses and …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Federal IDEA Monitoring Report Highlights Due Process and Procedural Safeguards as a Compliance Priority

A federal IDEA monitoring report underscores that due process safeguards—notice, timelines, and evidence access—remain a top compliance priority. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Primary source: You can …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Tether Expands Support for INHOPE’s Global Work to Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse Material

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tether, the largest company in the digital asset ecosystem, today announced an expansion to its collaboration with INHOPE, to support global efforts aimed at stopping the spread of …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Fetch Pet Insurance’s 4th 101 Donations Campaign Raises $400K+ to Expand Free Veterinary Care with Project Street Vet

Campaign draws more than 2,200 individual gifts and eight corporate partners; enables expansion into three new communities in 2026 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fetch Pet Insurance (“Fetch”) today announced that its …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

The Draft Articles’ provisions on establishment of national jurisdiction, investigation, preliminary measures when an alleged offender is present, and the obligation to prosecute or extradite are also compatible with the rules of IHL governing war crimes …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation

The fighting has also placed essential civilian infrastructure, including water pumping stations, dams, and electricity networks serving millions of people, at risk, while also endangering detention facilities and camps. This raises grave concerns for the …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda’s IHL Moot Court Winners

Luwaga John Eliane, Lubogo Michelle and Sandra Nakiganda law students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) represented Uganda in the African International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition in Kenya upon their success in nationals. “This year’s …

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