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Joe Biden pardons thousands of veterans convicted under archaic gay sex ban in historic move

President Joe Biden is “righting an historic wrong” by issuing pardons to service members “who were convicted simply for being themselves” under a law banning gay sex that spanned a period of over 60 years. The president said in a statem

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Queer American Idol contestant turned adult performer claims show ‘stopped him coming out as trans’

Queer American Idol contestants have spoken about feeling “manipulated and exploited” by the show, with one even claiming the way he was treated stopped him transitioning, according to Rolling Stone magazine. Premiering in 2002, the Fox realit

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Bridgerton author Julia Quinn defends Francesca’s upcoming queer romance after backlash from ‘fans’

Francesca Bridgerton is set to embark on a queer love story with the gender-swapped character of Michaela Stirling – and Bridgerton author Julia Quinn has defended the move. The Netflix regency-era drama most recently focused on (soon to be gay pop sensat

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Police investigate after LGBTQ+ flags vandalised with ‘drink toilet water’ and other cruel slogans

The Metropolitan Police are investigating a suspected homophobic hate crime after several Pride flags in East London were covered in red paint. Police were called to Forest Gate Railway Station, on Woodgrange Road, in the early hours of Sunday morning (23

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