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August 2, 2019

Scientist says AI could help remove hiring bias against LGBT people

Trans neuroscientist Dr Vivienne Ming has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to help tackle hiring bias against LGBT+ people. However the self-described “mad scientist” said that while AI can be a useful tool, it can also be open to “profound abuse.” According to Reuters, Ming once...

August 2, 2019

Fox News pundit Erick Erickson rages at ‘practising homosexual’ Pete Buttigieg

Former Fox News pundit Erick Erickson has lashed out at Democratic Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg for not “repenting” his sexuality. Erickson, who hosts a right-wing radio show, took aim at Buttigieg on his blog, The Resurgent. In the blog, he claimed that Donald Trump “has more humility” than...

August 2, 2019

Scottish Greens launch campaign to get more non-binary people into politics

The Scottish Greens have elected two new co-leaders, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, for the first time – replacing the previous co-convener positions. Slater replaces Maggie Chapman, who was previously co-convener of the Scottish Greens along with Harvie but lost out in the leadership election. Getting more women and...

August 2, 2019

Archbishop claims a ‘rainbow plague’ is afflicting Poland

A Catholic archbishop in Poland has claimed that a “rainbow plague” is afflicting the country, after a rise in anti-LGBT sentiment. Archbishop of Krakow Marek Jedraszewski made the claim in a sermon at St. Mary’s Basilica on Thursday (August 1), according to Poland’s TVN24. Archbishop: Rainbow plague...

August 2, 2019

Canadian officials call for federal ban on ‘hateful and harmful’ conversion therapy

Three British Columbia government officials are calling on the Canadian federal government to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ and add it to Canada’s Criminal Code. On Thursday (August 1) Attorney General David Eby, Minister of Health Adrian Dix, and Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert sent...

August 2, 2019

14 years after legalisation, one in four Canadians opposes equal marriage

Despite equal marriage being legalised in Canada in 2005, a study has shown that 25 percent of Canadians still don’t think same-sex couples should be able to marry. The study was conducted last month by Research Co. and surveyed 1,000 Canadian adults. 10 percent of respondents said same-sex couples should not have...

August 2, 2019

Poland court orders halt to ‘LGBT-free zone’ stickers

A court in Poland has ordered a right-wing magazine to cease distributing ‘LGBT-free zone’ stickers, after a challenge brought by LGBT+ campaigners. The Warsaw District Court ordered the Gazeta Polska magazine to cease distributing the controversial stickers, which activists say have tapped in to rising...

August 2, 2019

America’s Got Talent judge Julianne Hough reveals she is ‘not straight’

America’s Got Talent judge Julianne Hough has revealed that she is “not straight.” The professional dancer and reality TV judge spoke about coming out to her now-husband, professional hockey player Brooks Laich, in an interview with Women’s Health. Julianne Hough: I’m not straight She...

August 2, 2019

Utah Supreme Court says ban on surrogacy for LGBT couples is unconstitutional

The Utah Supreme Court voted unanimously to scrap a law that bans same-sex couples from entering into gestational agreements to have children. In a ruling on Thursday (August 1), Chief Justice Matthew Durrant said “same-sex couples must be afforded all of the benefits the State has linked to marriage and freely grants to...

August 2, 2019

Harry Styles has discovered Grindr, according to Queer Eye’s Karamo

Queer Eye‘s Karamo Brown has spoken about introducing Harry Styles to the magic of Grindr. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Wednesday (July 31), the Queer Eye Fab Five opened up about their new-found friendship with the former One Direction singer. Styles was spotted doing karaoke with the...