Published by Hong Kong Free Press By Jerome Yau Marriage equality was once unthinkable, but the world has seen remarkable … [Read more...] about The Case For Marriage Equality in Hong Kong: Why traditional culture and religion are no barriers to same-sex marriage
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Lil Nas X feels awards shows have long way to go on inclusivity
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishLil Nas X says awards shows have a long way to go before they are fully inclusive. The 23-year-old rapper shared his … [Read more...] about Lil Nas X feels awards shows have long way to go on inclusivity
Lizzo removes ‘harmful word’ from new single GRRRLS
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishLizzo has removed "a harmful word" from her new single 'GRRRLS'. The 34-year-old star has responded to backlash after … [Read more...] about Lizzo removes ‘harmful word’ from new single GRRRLS
NYC LGBTQ rights activists, local politicians protest Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis event at Chelsea Piers: ‘Get the hell out of my city!’
Published by New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Ron, be gone! That was the message Sunday from dozens of LGBTQ rights activists and local elected officials … [Read more...] about NYC LGBTQ rights activists, local politicians protest Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis event at Chelsea Piers: ‘Get the hell out of my city!’
Thousands demonstrate for action on US gun violence
Published by AFPProtesters hold signs in Washington, DC during a demonstration calling for action on US gun violence on June 11, 2022Washington (AFP) … [Read more...] about Thousands demonstrate for action on US gun violence
Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun laws at White House
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe … [Read more...] about Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun laws at White House
Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan
Published by ReutersBy Sarah Wu and Jessie Pang TAIPEI/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hundreds of people gathered in Taipei on Saturday to commemorate China's … [Read more...] about Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan
Underground abortion group in spotlight, 50 years on
Published by AFPHeather Booth says that she founded theWashington (AFP) - Heather Booth was a student in Chicago in 1965 when she received a call from … [Read more...] about Underground abortion group in spotlight, 50 years on
U.S. sports teams take stand against gun violence after Uvalde, Buffalo
Published by ReutersBy Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - As advocates call on Washington to curb violence after mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, … [Read more...] about U.S. sports teams take stand against gun violence after Uvalde, Buffalo
Tennis-Billie Jean King receives France’s highest civilian award
Published by Reuters UK(Reuters) - American former world number one Billie Jean King was awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian … [Read more...] about Tennis-Billie Jean King receives France’s highest civilian award