When Miss England crowns its 'first openly lesbian' winner, it's hailed as progress. But is fitting into heteronormative boxes and being labeled 'openly gay' a true victory, or just assimilation with a sash?
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Read MoreDe Regenboog Groep has launched a new, small-scale night shelter in Amsterdam specifically for homeless LGBTQ+ people, providing a safe alternative to mainstream facilities where many face discrimination and violence.
Read MoreIn a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, Tokyo's High Court has ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, setting the stage for a final showdown at the Supreme Court.
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Read MoreGrace Richardson, a 20-year-old performer, has made history by becoming the first openly gay Miss England, turning a past of homophobic bullying into a story of triumph and visibility.
Read MoreIn a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights, the European Court of Justice has ruled that a same-sex marriage legally performed in one EU country, like the Netherlands, must be recognized in all others, even those that don't permit it.
Read MoreThe world of cinema has lost a true original with the passing of Udo Kier, the openly gay German actor whose six-decade career spanned from cult horror to queer classics and collaborations with pop royalty.
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