LGBT rights
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The countries where homosexuality is still illegal
In Depth Qatar World Cup ambassador describes homosexuality as ‘a damage in the mind’
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The ethics of watching the Qatar World Cup
Talking Point Run-up to the greatest show on earth has been mired in controversy over country’s poor record on LGBTQ+ and human rights
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How the gay pride movement started
In Depth This year marks 50 years since the first UK protest for equality
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The countries that have banned conversion therapy
Why Everyone’s Talking About Former PM Theresa May has urged UK government to ban practice for transgender people
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How the world reported the US Supreme Court’s abortion rights ruling
feature Pro-choice groups fear global impact of overturning of Roe vs. Wade
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Rebel Wilson and the outing backlash against The Sydney Morning Herald
Why Everyone’s Talking About Wilson found herself in ‘a very hard situation’ as Australian newspaper sought details of new partner
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‘Breaking the law is a resigning matter’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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Why did the government U-turn on its trans conversion therapy ban?
Speed Read 2018 survey found trans people twice as likely as gays to be offered interventions
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‘No-fault divorce is an indescribable relief’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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US culture war: why book bans are back
feature Hundreds of titles targeted in school libraries stand-off between ‘traditionalists’ and ‘left-wing’ rivals
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‘Cop26 leaders need to replicate the cooperation seen in space’
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Instant Opinion: Keir Starmer must complete the ‘purge of Corbynism’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 16 June
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Canada moves to ban gay conversion therapy
Speed Read Justin Trudeau’s government says the treatment has no basis in science
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McEnroe and Navratilova protest: who is Margaret Court?
Speed Read Tennis stars object to arena being named after legend with controversial views
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