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CHR will probe ‘discrimination’ vs trans woman in mall

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:42:09 +0000

CHR to Gov't: Protect public's rights rather than curtail them

MANILA, Philippines – The arrest and supposed discrimination of a transwoman in a mall in Cubao, Quezon City will be investigated by teams from the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), its spokesperson, Jacqueline de Guia, said in a statement issued on Wednesday. According De Guia, the case involving Gretchen Custodio Diez, who was apprehended as […]

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QC mall workers not oriented on Gender Fair Ordinance – Hontiveros

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:40:45 +0000

QC mall workers not oriented on Gender Fair Ordinance – Hontiveros

MANILA, Philippines — The management of a Quezon City mall, where a transgender woman was arrested after being barred from using a ladies’ room, probably has not oriented its employees about the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance. Sen. Risa Hontiveros said this as she was being interpellated by Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III after delivering her privilege speech […]

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Gay valedictorian barred by Lutheran school from delivering graduation speech

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Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 08:55:18 +0000

Gay valedictorian barred by Lutheran school from delivering graduation speech

A valedictorian in Wisconsin, United States was barred by his school for delivering his graduation speech for writing about being gay.

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LOOK: Rainbow turban of bisexual Sikh man inspires for Pride month

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Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:04:53 +0000

Sikh scientist transforms turban into a rainbow

Many have asked him how to get their own rainbow turban, but for Jiwandeep Kohli, wearing turbans is a serious responsibility for Sikhs.

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Transgender student’s prom king nomination barred by school

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Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:06:14 +0000

Transgender student's prom king nomination barred by school

A transgender student’s prom king nomination was barred by his high school, prompting the student body to rally behind him.

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High schooler who hung Bible verses against gay pride flags gets suspended

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Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:39:22 +0000

High schooler who hung Bible verses against gay pride flags gets suspended

Gabby Helsinger of Ohio, U.S. received an in-school suspension after posting Bible verses in campus as a response to gay pride flags.

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Christian tax firm owner denies service to married lesbian couple, faces backlash

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Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:53:02 +0000

Lesbian couple turned away by tax firm

Brazzel has been going to Carter Tax Service in Russiaville for the past four years, so she was surprised at the sudden rejection.

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‘Non-binary’ NASA intern thumbs down Trump’s transgender military ban

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Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:42:02 +0000

NASA intern transgender ban

One intern from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration had something to say after the United States Supreme Court recently allowed President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military service. The transgender military ban took effect on Tuesday, Jan. 22, despite the lower courts prohibiting Trump’s administration from carrying on the controversial ban. The Trump administration […]

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