Fan fury in China after ‘Friends’ LGBTQ plotline censored
BEIJING: The highly anticipated return of “Friends” to Chinese streaming platforms soured quickly after fans noticed an LGBTQ plotline was cut from the American sitcom — and their complaints were censored too…
Qatar Confiscates ‘Un-Islamic’ Rainbow-Coloured Children’s Toys
Qatar authorities have seized children’s toys with rainbow-coloured patterns that resembled LGBTQI Pride flags after it labelled them as ‘un-Islamic’. Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and … The post Qatar Confiscates ‘Un-Islamic’ Rainbow-Coloured Children’s Toys appeared first on Star Observer…
Newborn Town Contributes $50 Million to Support Privatization of LGBTQ Social Networking App BlueCity
Chinese social networking product developer Newborn Town announced on Thursday that it would establish a fund in partnership with Spriver Tech Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary before March 31. The post Newborn Town Contributes $50 Million to Support Privatization of LGBTQ Social Networking App BlueCity appeared first on Pandaily…
7 LGBT Movies to Watch During Your 7 Days in Isolation
Omicron making you isolate? Now is the perfect time to curl up on the couch and relax with a mini LGBTQ film fest. Here are … The post 7 LGBT Movies to Watch During Your 7 Days in Isolation appeared first on Star Observer…
Pope Thanks Controversial Nun for LGBT Advocacy
LGBTQI advocate Sister Jeannine Gramick received a handwritten letter on December 10 from Pope Francis, thanking her for five decades of LGBTQI ministry. It is … The post Pope Thanks Controversial Nun for LGBT Advocacy appeared first on Star Observer…
AG’s Office: LGBT Teachers Can be Sacked Under Religious Discrimination Bill
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Attorney-General’s office has confirmed that religious schools can sack LGBTQI teachers for their views on sexuality under the … The post AG’s Office: LGBT Teachers Can be Sacked Under Religious Discrimination Bill appeared first on Star Observer…
France Bans ‘Conversion Therapy’
On Tuesday, France passed a new bill banning ‘conversion therapy’ practices for LGBTQ people. According to France24, the National Assembly approved the new law with … The post France Bans ‘Conversion Therapy’ appeared first on Star Observer…
What Mormon bishops should and should not say in counseling LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints
RNS) — A new study sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ Mormons who seek counsel from Church leaders. The post What Mormon bishops should and should not say in counseling LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints appeared first on Religion News Service…
LGBTQ advocates regroup on paid parental leave after Biden’s safety net bill stalls
LGBTQ advocates are seeking to regroup on a national paid parental leave policy after negotiations on Biden’s social safety net bill stalled in Congress.