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Watch: Lesbian Woman Faces Birthday Cake Rejection from Dairy Queen, Gets Apology
A young lesbian woman in Cochrane, Canada, faced rejection at a local Dairy Queen when her family's request for a birthday cake message was denied by the establishment's supervisor.
Hungary's Latest Attack on LGTBQs: 'Disclaimer' Order to Publisher
Hungary's harshly anti-LGBTQ government launched a fresh attack on the country's sexual minorities with an order to a publisher to include a disclaimer on the covers of books with gay themes or content.
Gay WH Staffer Said President Biden Gave Him Courage to Come Out
A gay Wisconsin man who said President Biden gave him the courage to come out will manage the President's social media accounts.
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State Nominee, Vows to Protect LGBTQ Rights
Antony Blinken, President Biden's pick for Secretary of State, said on Tuesday he would immediately appoint an LGBTQI, allow U.S. embassies to fly the Pride flag, and make a formal repudiation of the "Commission on Unalienable Rights."
In Protest, Oldest Amsterdam Gay Bar Adopts New Name - Ikea
The new owners of Amsterdam's oldest gay bar have made a surprising change: The sign that used to read "Spijkerbar" now sports the name and logo of the furniture store Ikea.
FBI Raids Apartment of Far-Right Gay Trump Supporter
The apartment of the "Adorable Deplorable" — far-right gay hairstylist and Trump supporter Kristopher Dreww — was raided and searched by the FBI on Monday
Watch: Greek Prime Minister Turns Heads with Revealing Pic of COVID-Vaccine Shot
When Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis received his second dose of the COVID vaccine he didn't just roll up his sleeve, he opened his shirt. And after posting a video of the moment on Instagram, he became an overnight sensation on social media.
Goodbye, Queen of Hearts and One-Eyed Jacks? New Playing Cards are Gender-Free
Is it game over for the Kings, Queens, and Jacks in the traditional deck of playing cards? Maybe so, now that a Dutch woman has created a substitute that uses gold, silver, and bronze in place of the regal trio.
Music Stars Slam UK's 'Shameful' Failure on EU Touring Rules
Dozens of U.K. music stars including Elton John, Ed Sheeran and conductor Simon Rattle say musicians have been "shamefully failed" by the British government, which has left them facing post-Brexit restrictions on touring in the European Union.
American who Enthused Bali was Queer-Friendly Being Deported
An American graphic designer is being deported from the Indonesian resort island of Bali over her viral tweets that celebrated it as a low-cost, queer-friendly place for foreigners to live.
Hong Kong Cops Investigating Gay Sex Video Shot on Train
Hong Kong's law enforcement are looking into a racy video filmed on a Mass Transit Railway (MTR) train. The viral clip shows two men engaging in sexual acts and clothing strewn across the seats.
Trump Baby Protest Blimp Enters Museum of London Collection
The Trump Baby Blimp will live on long after its namesake has left the White House.
Navalny's Arrest Adds to Tension Between Russia and the West
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's arrest as he arrived in Moscow after recovering from his poisoning with a nerve agent drew criticism from Western nations.
Watch: Model from Cadbury Creme Egg Ad Claps Back at Haters
It's no great surprise that haters took aim at the recent LGBQ-inclusive ad for Cadbury's creme eggs, but one of the models in the ad isn't putting up with what he notes is a double standard.
Kremlin Critic Navalny Detained after Landing in Moscow
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday at a Moscow airport as he tried to enter the country from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
Chinese City Reports Coronavirus Found on Ice Cream
The coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch, according to the government.
Watch: Fearing Reprisals, Lithuanian Pol Sort-of Apologizes for Homophobic Rant
Earlier this week, Lithuanian Viktor Uspaskich, a member of the European parliament, made an openly LGBTQ-phobic Facebook video in which he criticizes "deviants" who "stick their dicks under skirts." He subsequently made half-hearted apology.
Desecration Trial Opens Over LGBTQ Rainbow Put on Polish Icon
Three human rights activists went on trial in Poland for alleged desecration and offending religious sentiment by adding the LGBT rights movement's rainbow symbol to posters of a revered Roman Catholic icon and publicly displaying the altered image.
Brian Sims Accuses GOP Senator of Endangering His Life
Rep. Brian Sims (D-PA) has accused a Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker Doug Mastriano of endangering his life in a Twitter post.
Is Same-Sex Marriage in India's Future?
New Dehli lesbian couple Kavita Arora and Ankita Khanna have petitioned a local court for the right to marry. The outcome may open the door for same-sex marriage throughout India.