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Lesbians have more orgasms than straight women — and yes, it’s men’s fault

Sorry, straight men — queer women just do it better.

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British gay man ‘tortured’ in Qatar is almost out of HIV medicine, family says (exclusive)

The brother of a gay British man is warning that despite his release from Qatari prison, his brother’s detention in the country could be a death sentence.

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White House announces new rules on background checks for firearms sales in America

In a landmark move to tighten gun control and enhance public safety, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled a sweeping new strategy Thursday aimed at closing loopholes around the sale of guns in America. The White House and Department of Justice introduced a new rule that broadened the definition of who was deemed engaged in the business …

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Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, la flamboyante baronne Dada

Excentrique, provocatrice, visionnaire: la pionnière de l’art-performance a mené une vie romanesque de Berlin à New York, au début du XXe siècle. Cette «artiste sans œuvre» sera racontée par Joana Masó et Éric Fassin le 17 avril à Genève. En attendant cette conférence, les deux chercheur·e·s nous présentent cette fascinante oubliée de l’histoire de l’art. …

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« Florida has a 1st amendment problem » – judge rules trans teacher can use « Ms. »

In Tallahassee, Florida, a federal judge has ruled that a transgender woman teacher no longer has to be referred to as “Mr.” or “teacher” in the classroom, citing First Amendment protections. Instead, she can use “Ms.” and female pronouns. This decision follows the passage of HB1069 in Florida, which mandated that teachers could not use …

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Here’s why soccer fans are booing player Korbin Albert

U.S. women’s national soccer team member Korbin Albert is receiving universal condemnation for old social media posts mocking LGBTQ+ people, including one celebrating the injury of legendary player Megan Rapinoe.

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Trans and nonbinary migrants file complaint over treatment at ICE detention facility

Activists have filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Homeland Security on behalf of five transgender and nonbinary migrants who say they were mistreated at an immigration detention center in Colorado.

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How Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter advances equality

As I type, I am joining millions of Americans, country music fans, and all Beyoncé followers everywhere in listening to the recently dropped Cowboy Carter, her latest stroke of brilliance. Genius is a severe underestimation of the talent housed in Beyoncé, a global treasure and one of the world’s most influential voices for love, equality, …

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FBI responds to spate of bomb threats against Planet Fitness after right-wing transphobic campaign

For a month, bomb threats have been reported at various Planet Fitness locations across the United States following a concerted social media campaign against the gym chain led by Chaya Raichik and her anti-LGBTQ+ Libs of TikTok social media account.

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Visions du Réel côté queer

Le très réputé festival nyonnais du documentaire, 55e édition, démarre vendredi. Coup d’œil à son programme particulièrement riche, qui recèle notamment trois pépites queer. L’article Visions du Réel côté queer est apparu en premier sur 360°.

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