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# lgbtq - Thursday 26 March, 2020
Dublin's Pride Parade postponed until 12 September
“Who would have thought that after decades of asking you to come out, we’d be asking you to stay inside?” organisers said.
# lgbtq - Tuesday 12 November, 2019
Half of LGBT+ students have heard homophobic or transphobic comments from staff members at school
73% of LGBT+ students surveyed said they feel unsafe at school.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Column: 'We're worried our son will become an orphan due to our lack of rights'
LGBT couple, Gabriela and Kelly Socol, are fighting for parental rights and equality for their family.
# lgbtq - Monday 21 October, 2019
'What we have in Ireland is not equal': Same-sex parents call for more legal rights to their children
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
# lgbtq - Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Opinion: 'Children need to learn about LGBT issues in school - it will reassure them and combat fear'
Robin Stevens grew up in a generation were ‘gayness was erased’. Her books have shown her that young readers want to read about LGBTQ+ lives – and she wants to see more of this explored in schools.
# lgbtq - Monday 25 March, 2019
Little Mix sang in front of a rainbow flag in Dubai where homosexuality is still illegal
“I’m so incredibly emotional.”
# lgbtq - Wednesday 30 January, 2019
The horrific attack on Jussie Smollett has reignited the discussion on race and sexuality
The actor was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack this week.
# lgbtq - Sunday 13 January, 2019
20 LGBTQ movies and TV shows to look out for in the first half of 2019
Two appearances from Saoirse Ronan here, but the main highlights here are Rafiki and Russian Doll.
# lgbtq - Friday 7 December, 2018
Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host after criticism for past homophobic tweets
When given the ultimatum between apologising for the tweets or withdrawing as Oscars host, the comedian chose the latter.
# lgbtq - Monday 22 October, 2018
Here's why people are talking about the Gender Recognition Act, and how important it is to trans people
What it is and why it matters.
# lgbtq - Tuesday 18 September, 2018
'Growing up, my gay pals and I were groped, harassed, screamed at and bothered at every second turn'
Karen Cogan has written a play about a fictional young lesbian in Cork for this year’s Dublin Fringe Festival.
# lgbtq - Sunday 9 September, 2018
Homosexuality can still mean the death penalty in many countries
A look at LGBT rights across the world.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 27 June, 2018
'The sex ed that we have at the minute is clearly not working'
LGBTQ+ groups have called on Varadkar to commit to funding the Sex Education Bill before Pride.
# lgbtq - Saturday 9 June, 2018
Lydia Foy: The woman at the heart of securing transgender rights in Ireland
Flac (Free Legal Advice Centres) has produced a comprehensive history of Foy’s right for justice in a report.
# lgbtq - Saturday 19 May, 2018
Viewers admired the courage of the two transgender men who appeared on The Late Late Show
Luke and Nicky featured in the new two-part documentary My Trans Life.
# lgbtq - Thursday 17 May, 2018
Maria Walsh: 'It might be a questioning glance or a curt refusal to shake my hand'
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we must stand in solidarity, writes Maria Walsh.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 2 May, 2018
'A deceptive practice': Bill to ban LGBTQ conversion therapies passes second stage of Seanad
The Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018 has passed through its second stage in the Seanad and has further stages to go through.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 4 April, 2018
Jay-Z spoke to David Letterman about how he cried when his mother came out as gay
“For her to sit in front of me and tell me “I think I love someone”, I really cried.”
# lgbtq - Tuesday 27 February, 2018
# lgbtq - Friday 3 November, 2017
'Diversity equals innovation': Why these Irish workplaces are blazing a trail for inclusiveness
We spoke to industry professionals leading the way on diversity and inclusion in Irish workplaces.
# lgbtq - Thursday 14 September, 2017
Man who listed 'standing up against homosexuality' as achievement loses discrimination case
Mark Savage claimed he was told to remove the line from his CV.
# lgbtq - Friday 8 September, 2017
What Australia can learn from Ireland's successful marriage equality campaign
The campaign needs to be a positive one which addresses people’s concerns, Mark Govern writes.
# lgbtq - Saturday 29 July, 2017
Varadkar says transgender people will never be banned from serving in Irish Defence Forces
Donald Trump this week said that transgender people would not be able to serve in the US military.
# lgbtq - Monday 24 July, 2017
Dublin bakery's refusal to make anti-gay marriage cake 'was not discrimination'
“BY THE GRACE OF THE GOOD LORD.”
# lgbtq - Wednesday 12 July, 2017
LGBTQ fans and celebrities are sharing their excitement about The L Word's upcoming reboot
Tegan and Sara said that their prayers were answered.
# lgbtq - Tuesday 20 June, 2017
Backpacks banned from Dublin Pride events for security reasons
Organisers of the LGBT festival said they are working with gardaí to ensure “the safety and enjoyment of all attending”.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 8 March, 2017
Gay army veterans denied right to march in Boston's St Patrick's Day parade
“This is a black eye on South Boston,” said Air Corps veteran Bryan Bishop
# lgbtq - Friday 24 February, 2017
Caitlyn Jenner's message to Donald Trump over LGBTQ rights: 'Call me'
Jenner says moves by the White House have been ‘a disaster’.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 27 July, 2016
Study calls for transgender identification to be taken out of mental illness classification
The study is the first of several field trials and is currently being replicated in Brazil, France, India, Lebanon and South Africa.
# lgbtq - Sunday 24 July, 2016
‘I’m still Ivan but I’m wearing high-heels.' - Meet Ivan Fahy, an androgynous model from Galway
The Irish model who’s breaking assumptions about gender.
# lgbtq - Friday 22 July, 2016
"I am proud to be gay": PayPal founder tells fellow Republicans to let people use whatever bathroom they want
Peter Thiel says cultural issues are distracting America from its “real problems”.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 22 June, 2016
As Dublin Pride kicks off, we look back at some LGBT landmark moments in Ireland
Tonie Walsh, curator of the Irish Queer Archive, reflects on some of the defining moments of the LGBT movement.
# lgbtq - Monday 14 September, 2015
What does it mean to be gender fluid? In short, you shouldn't presume to know
It’s about owning your own identity.
# lgbtq - Wednesday 20 May, 2015
The story of us: "I have never felt luckier or like I was on a bigger adventure"
Long-term couples talk about their lives together – and their hopes for the future – ahead of Friday’s vote on same-sex marriage.
# lgbtq - Friday 5 September, 2014
Opinion: Marriage equality isn't a foregone conclusion – there's no room for complacency
Opinion polls may show increasing support for marriage equality, but I still regularly observe open, brutal and honest homophobia.
# lgbtq - Sunday 31 August, 2014
Opinion: When is the right time to tell a child that you're gay?
Should adults be open with children, as much as is age appropriate, or should they try to avoid questions about sexuality?
# lgbtq - Thursday 28 August, 2014
Opinion: Having an openly gay Rose of Tralee sends a powerful message to middle Ireland
Maria Walsh is a beautiful, smart, confident and normal young woman. She may change the hearts and minds of those who are wary of gay people.
# lgbtq - Friday 15 August, 2014
Opinion: Gay people have been given a chilling message about discussing their lives on air
The BAI has ruled that discussions by gay people about their status and aspirations as Irish citizens must be directly challenged on the same programme at the same time.
Opinion: I’m not a freak. I’m just an ordinary, decent transvestite.
Paranoia prevents me from sticking my head above the parapet – but my silence is not an excuse to dehumanise me.
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