Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, becoming the first Southeast Asian and third Asian country to do so, following Nepal and Taiwan; the law is expected to result in hundreds of marriage registrations on its first day.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, becoming the first Southeast Asian and third Asian country to do so, following Nepal and Taiwan; the law is expected to result in hundreds of marriage registrations on its first day.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On February 26, 2024, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with approximately 1,448 couples nationwide, including 311 in Bangkok, registering their unions at district offices and venues like Siam Paragon mall.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On February 26, 2024, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with approximately 1,448 couples nationwide, including 311 in Bangkok, registering their unions at district offices and venues like Siam Paragon mall.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for LGBT rights in Asia, following a long campaign by activists and shifting societal perceptions, particularly aided by the popularity of Boy Love dramas.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for LGBT rights in Asia, following a long campaign by activists and shifting societal perceptions, particularly aided by the popularity of Boy Love dramas.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Same-Sex Marriages Amidst Fears of Legal Rollback
Fearful of potential legal challenges to same-sex marriage under the incoming Trump administration, numerous LGBTQ couples across the US are marrying ahead of the inauguration, leading to a surge in demand for wedding officiants and related services, some of whom are offering their services pro bono...
Surge in Same-Sex Marriages Amidst Fears of Legal Rollback
Fearful of potential legal challenges to same-sex marriage under the incoming Trump administration, numerous LGBTQ couples across the US are marrying ahead of the inauguration, leading to a surge in demand for wedding officiants and related services, some of whom are offering their services pro bono...
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32% Bias Score
Japanese Courts Rule Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amidst Growing Public Support
Japanese courts are increasingly ruling against the ban on same-sex marriage, citing constitutional violations, while public support for legalization is at 71%, creating pressure for parliamentary action despite the ruling party's historical resistance.
Japanese Courts Rule Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amidst Growing Public Support
Japanese courts are increasingly ruling against the ban on same-sex marriage, citing constitutional violations, while public support for legalization is at 71%, creating pressure for parliamentary action despite the ruling party's historical resistance.
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36% Bias Score
LGBTQ+ News 2024: Triumphs and Turmoil
The year 2024 saw a surge in LGBTQ+ visibility, marked by the tragic death of transgender teen Nex Benedict, controversies around transgender athletes, the rise of pop star Chappell Roan, Sarah McBride's historic election, and a Supreme Court case potentially restricting gender-affirming care for mi...
LGBTQ+ News 2024: Triumphs and Turmoil
The year 2024 saw a surge in LGBTQ+ visibility, marked by the tragic death of transgender teen Nex Benedict, controversies around transgender athletes, the rise of pop star Chappell Roan, Sarah McBride's historic election, and a Supreme Court case potentially restricting gender-affirming care for mi...
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Restricts Gender Recognition on Federal Forms
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating that federal forms only recognize "male" and "female" as sexes, reversing previous allowances for "other" or "X" options, impacting passports and potentially conflicting with a 2020 Supreme Court decision.
Trump Executive Order Restricts Gender Recognition on Federal Forms
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating that federal forms only recognize "male" and "female" as sexes, reversing previous allowances for "other" or "X" options, impacting passports and potentially conflicting with a 2020 Supreme Court decision.
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68% Bias Score
Fear of Legal Rollback Spurs Mass Same-Sex Weddings Before Trump's Inauguration
Driven by fear of a potential rollback of same-sex marriage rights under President-elect Trump's administration, numerous LGBTQ couples are rushing to marry before his inauguration, prompting officiants across the country to conduct mass weddings and offer pro bono services.
Fear of Legal Rollback Spurs Mass Same-Sex Weddings Before Trump's Inauguration
Driven by fear of a potential rollback of same-sex marriage rights under President-elect Trump's administration, numerous LGBTQ couples are rushing to marry before his inauguration, prompting officiants across the country to conduct mass weddings and offer pro bono services.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Eases Hate Speech Rules, Allowing Accusations of Mental Illness Against LGBTQ Individuals
Meta altered its content moderation policies, allowing accusations of mental illness toward LGBTQ individuals based on their identity, alongside replacing its fact-checking program with a community-driven system and removing several hate speech protections.
Meta Eases Hate Speech Rules, Allowing Accusations of Mental Illness Against LGBTQ Individuals
Meta altered its content moderation policies, allowing accusations of mental illness toward LGBTQ individuals based on their identity, alongside replacing its fact-checking program with a community-driven system and removing several hate speech protections.
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60% Bias Score
Church of England Faces Crisis Amidst LGBTQ+ Discrimination
The Church of England faces a crisis of credibility and declining membership due to its discriminatory policies toward LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighted by the author's experience and the funeral of Rev. Capt. Katie Watson, whose same-sex partner could not legally be recognized within the church.
Church of England Faces Crisis Amidst LGBTQ+ Discrimination
The Church of England faces a crisis of credibility and declining membership due to its discriminatory policies toward LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighted by the author's experience and the funeral of Rev. Capt. Katie Watson, whose same-sex partner could not legally be recognized within the church.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Left's Communication Failure on Same-Sex Marriage
Analysis of the Greek Left's failure to advance same-sex marriage equality highlights a disconnect between legal arguments and effective political messaging, resulting in missed opportunities to build broader public support for equal rights.
Greek Left's Communication Failure on Same-Sex Marriage
Analysis of the Greek Left's failure to advance same-sex marriage equality highlights a disconnect between legal arguments and effective political messaging, resulting in missed opportunities to build broader public support for equal rights.
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48% Bias Score