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The UK House of Lords Passes Amendment to Classify Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes as Aggravated Offences
The House of Lords is the independent upper chamber of the UK Parliament (kind of like the US Senate) that works alongside the House of Commons to shape laws, scrutinize government action, and investigate public policy. It comprises over 670 members, primarily life peers, alongside hereditary peers and bishops holding office for life. Sometimes instead…
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Government agencies have gotten rid of gender identity and sexual orientation data elements from over 360 data collections over the last year.
Even at the risk of repeating ourselves (!) its so important to us that Queerquru continues to report and comment on the current US Administration’s efforts to get rid of gender identity and sexual orientation data elements from over 360 data collections over the last year. The Orange Man has not hesitated with these plans,…
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Katie Phang is presented with Human Rights Campaign 2026 Ally for Equality Award : we couldnt be happier
The Team at QUEEGURU is so thrilled to add their congratulations to KATIE PHANG who was presented with @humanrightscampaign 2026 Ally for Equality award at the @hrcsouthflorida’s annual dinner. It is such a well-deserved honor When she received the Award she said, “Neutrality is not a virtue. Silence is not civility. Silence is complicity. As…
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Queerguru’s Justin David reviews “LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND” an affectionate tribute to the late great comic genius VICTORIA WOOD
Full disclosure: Looking for Me Friend, written and performed by Paulus the Cabaret Geek, was an easy win for me. I am a lifelong fan of Victoria Wood. I love the work of pianist and music director Michael Roulston. And moreover, I’m already an unabashed fan of Sarah-Louise Young, who directed this wonderful…
