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Trumpism is emptying churches

In a single decade, from 2013 to 2023, the percentage of Americans saying that religion is the most important thing, or among the most important things, in their life plummeted to 53 per cent from 72 per cent. The MAGA-Christian merger has produced a gusher of political power, directing state force against disfavored minorities.

08 April 2024, 03:19 IST

Trumpism is emptying churches

Trumpism is emptying churches

Trumpism is emptying churches

08 April 2024, 03:19 IST

Settlement allows Florida teachers to 'say gay' in classroom

While leaving the law in place, the settlement reached through the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals establishes guidelines to be used by state and local educators, freeing students and teachers to more openly discuss sex and gender topics and refer to gay and transgender people in the classroom.

12 March 2024, 04:14 IST

Settlement allows Florida teachers to 'say gay' in classroom

Settlement allows Florida teachers to 'say gay' in classroom

Settlement allows Florida teachers to 'say gay' in classroom

12 March 2024, 04:14 IST

Ghana LGBTQ activist says friends in hiding after crackdown bill passes

Lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously passed the legislation that will intensify a crackdown on the rights of LGBTQ people and those accused of promoting lesbian, gay or other minority sexual or gender identities in the West African country.

01 March 2024, 12:49 IST

Ghana LGBTQ activist says friends in hiding after crackdown bill passes

Ghana LGBTQ activist says friends in hiding after crackdown bill passes

Ghana LGBTQ activist says friends in hiding after crackdown bill passes

01 March 2024, 12:49 IST

Does your god approve of homophobia?

In the 20th century, arguments against same sex were about nature. In the 21st century, the argument is cultural. Culture is based on myth, a cultural truth that makes rational sense to the in-group, not the out-group

03 January 2024, 05:29 IST

Does your god approve of homophobia?

Does your god approve of homophobia?

Does your god approve of homophobia?

03 January 2024, 05:29 IST

Transgender teacher removed from services due to sexual orientation moves SC

Besides the government, the top court also sought responses from head of the school in Jamnagar in Gujarat and the chairperson of another private school based at Khiri in Uttar Pradesh.

02 January 2024, 07:07 IST

Transgender teacher removed from services due to sexual orientation moves SC

Transgender teacher removed from services due to sexual orientation moves SC

Transgender teacher removed from services due to sexual orientation moves SC

02 January 2024, 07:07 IST

Same-sex marriage case not strictly legal, govt may bring law to give gay couples right to marry: Ex-SC judge

Justice S K Kaul said although the goal has now been delayed for the queer community on account of the judgement, a change in society's view will give an impetus to law to change.

29 December 2023, 13:44 IST

Same-sex marriage case not strictly legal, govt may bring law to give gay couples right to marry: Ex-SC judge

Same-sex marriage case not strictly legal, govt may bring law to give gay couples right to marry: Ex-SC judge

Same-sex marriage case not strictly legal, govt may bring law to give gay couples right to marry: Ex-SC judge

29 December 2023, 13:44 IST

Kerala gets first MBBS doctor from transgender community

A native of Palakkad, Vibha completed MBBS from the Kozhikode government medical college hospital and started practicing.

20 December 2023, 00:19 IST

Kerala gets first MBBS doctor from transgender community

Kerala gets first MBBS doctor from transgender community

Kerala gets first MBBS doctor from transgender community

20 December 2023, 00:19 IST

The BNS: A missed opportunity for gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights

Take, for example, Clauses 75 and 76 within the BNS, which seek to replace Sections 354B and 354C of the IPC. The IPC, in its original form, routinely employed gendered language in its descriptions of various offences and the parties involved.

20 September 2023, 20:54 IST

The BNS: A missed opportunity for gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights

The BNS: A missed opportunity for gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights

The BNS: A missed opportunity for gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights

20 September 2023, 20:54 IST

Nigeria arrests dozens over same-sex wedding

Under a 2014 law, anyone entering a same-sex marriage or civil union in Nigeria can be imprisoned for up to 14 years.

30 August 2023, 16:54 IST

Nigeria arrests dozens over same-sex wedding

Nigeria arrests dozens over same-sex wedding

Nigeria arrests dozens over same-sex wedding

30 August 2023, 16:54 IST

LGBTQ fears grow in Malaysia as Islamists shatter reform hopes

Sodomy is a crime in Malaysia, which also has Islamic sharia laws banning same-sex acts and cross-dressing. The multi-ethnic, multi-faith country has a dual-track legal system with Islamic laws for Muslims running alongside civil laws.

21 August 2023, 03:37 IST

LGBTQ fears grow in Malaysia as Islamists shatter reform hopes

LGBTQ fears grow in Malaysia as Islamists shatter reform hopes

LGBTQ fears grow in Malaysia as Islamists shatter reform hopes

21 August 2023, 03:37 IST