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Jan 15 2026EDUCATION

Teaching Beyond the Norm: Embracing LGBTQ+ Identities in Classrooms

Teachers have a unique opportunity to shape young minds and foster inclusivity. By openly discussing sexual and gender identity, educators can create a safe space for all students. This approach is not just about acceptance but also about understanding and celebrating diversity. Autoethnography, a

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Poland Takes Small Step for Same-Sex Couples

Poland's government has given the green light to a new bill that could change things for couples living together. This bill is about "cohabitation contracts" and it's a big deal because it could help same-sex couples get some rights in a country that hasn't been very welcoming to them. The prime mi

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

FBI Employee Says He Lost Job Over Pride Flag

A long-time FBI worker is taking legal action, saying he was let go because he had a Pride flag near his desk. David Maltinsky, who had been with the FBI for 16 years, claims his firing was unfair and has made other LGBTQ+ employees nervous. Maltinsky was close to becoming a full agent when he was

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Oct 10 2025POLITICS

Singapore's Online LGBTQ+ Talks: A Decade in Review

Singapore is a place where old and new ideas mix in interesting ways. The country is very tech-savvy, but it still has a law from colonial times that makes homosexuality illegal. This law, called Section 377A, was not strictly enforced, but it was still there. It was like a reminder of what society

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Malawi's LGBT Policy: A Flip-Flop Story

Malawi's approach to LGBT rights has been a bit of a rollercoaster. It all started in 2009 when a gay couple had their wedding celebration, and suddenly, they found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Malawi's Penal Code was the basis for this criminalization. In 2010, the country even added a

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred: A Debate on Transgender Policies

In the heat of the election season, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is pushing back against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) over ads that criticize his voting record on LGBT legislation. Cruz has been running ads suggesting that Allred supports legislation allowing transgender women, who are biologically male, to use

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