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Las nuevas directrices de Meta (Instagram, Facebook, Threads) permiten calificar a las personas LGTBIQ+ “enfermos mentales”

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Meta ha actualizado sus políticas de moderación, permitiendo a los usuarios acusar a otros de “enfermos mentales” basándose en la identidad de género u orientación sexual. Aunque las nuevas directrices siguen prohibiendo comentarios ofensivos sobre la inteligencia o la salud mental de las personas, ahora hacen excepciones para las acusaciones dirigidas a personas LGTBIQ+. A partir de ahora, los usuarios de Instagram, Facebook o Threads podrán referirse a las personas gays o trans como “enfermos mentales”, “inmorales”, “anormales” o incluso afirmar que no son hombres o mujeres “reales”. Las nuevas…

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“I’m in it for life”: How being gay shaped my relationship with Chelsea

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First up in our editorial collaboration with Versus, Jake ‘Snake’ Denton reflects on the lasting impact of homophobic chants, football heteronormativity and his “love affair” with the sport. WORDS BY SNAKE DENTON IN COLLABORATION WITH VERSUS HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE TW – Mentions of suicide and depression. “Dad, what’s a rent boy?” It was a question that my father probably didn’t know how to answer. Not that he had strong opinions about young male prostitutes, one way or another. There were just some things you’d rather not explain to…

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Why anti-LGBTQ legislation in Africa is a western problem

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A year on from the passing of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, journalist Desmond Vincent reflects on the UK’s role in promoting homophobia and transphobia internationally. WORDS BY DESMOND VINCENT HEADER DESIGN YOSEF PHELAN Queer media representation is down while transphobic legislation and scaremongering are on the up – across the west, recent years have seen a regression in terms of queer and trans equality. In times like these, it’s important to look to history in an effort to understand the political and cultural history of the LGBTQIA+ community.  But while the…

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Man charged for homophobic attack against Drag Race star The Vivienne

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Police have charged the person suspected of attacking RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne earlier this year. On 16 June, the man approached The Vivienne in a Liverpool McDonald’s and made homophobic comments. He then punched her in the face and fled, according to Merseyside Police. Alan Whitfield, 50, of Everton, has been charged with assault. He will appear before magistrates on 5 September. “No-one, no matter what their background or religious beliefs, should be assaulted, threatened, or subjected to any form of hate crime,” Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said,…

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Police release photo of man they wish to identify in connection with Clapham stabbings

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Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the homophobic stabbings of two men outside an LGBTQ+ venue in Clapham. Two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were standing outside the Two Brewers when a man approached them and attacked them with a knife before running away on the evening of 13 August. They were both taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged. The incident is being treated as a homophobic attack by the Met and no one…

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Two men stabbed in homophobic attack outside nightclub on Clapham High Street

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Police are investigating after two men were stabbed in what is being treated as a homophobic attack on Clapham High Street in London. The incident took place at 10:15pm on Sunday, 13 August as the two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, stood outside the Two Brewers nightclub. They were approached by a man who attacked them with a knife before running away, police confirmed in a statement. They were both taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged. Detective Inspector Gary Castle, of the Central South…

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Glamorous star Miss Benny spills the tea about her time on Fuller House

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Glamourous star Miss Benny has shared some shocking tea about her time working on Fuller House. Back in 2018, the young talent made waves when she starred as Casey in Netflix’s sequel series to the original 90s family sitcom. While her recurring role was the first time a gay character was featured in the Full House universe, Miss Benny revealed that it almost didn’t happen. In a recent TikTok post, the 24-year-old opened up about her time on the show after a fan asked if Bure was homophobic on set.…

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England’s fire services: Homophobia, racism and misogyny rife, report finds

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Bullying, harassment and discrimination are rife in England’s fire services, according to a groundbreaking new report. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Complaints of homophobic, sexist and racist behaviour – which was often dismissed as banter – were found in 11 of its 44 services. This included a senior officer using a racist slur and male firefighters telling a colleague they would rape her. “The findings from our most recent inspections have shown that a great deal more work is needed…

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Met Police is institutionally homophobic, racist and sexist, review finds

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London’s Metropolitan Police force is in need of a “complete overhaul” and is institutionally homophobic, racist and sexist, an official report has said. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Louise Casey spent a year investigating the Met after a review was commissioned in the wake of one of its officers, Wayne Couzens, abducting, raping and murdering Sarah Everard in March 2021. She said the force is likely to have more officers like Couzens, as well as serial rapist David Carrick, who…

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FA announces investigation into homophobic chant aimed at Everton manager Frank Lampard

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The Football Association are set to investigate an alleged homophobic chant that was directed at Everton manager Frank Lampard. On 6 January, Manchester United and Everton FC went head to head in the third round of the FA Cup. While the match featured impressive plays from both teams, the event’s second half took a homophobic turn when a group of Manchester fans chanted “Chelsea rent boy.” The anti-LGBTQ+ statement was directed and Lampard, who led a long and successful career at Chelsea FC before starting his manager role at Everton.…

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