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Especially, but not only in Brazil, she was considered an icon and an important reference person for the LGBTQI+ community. Elza Soares died at the age of 91. Not only could she sing and dance, but she apparently saw it as her mission to use her fame for "the good cause." According to management, the artist died of natural causes. Not "just" a singer: activist Elza Soares During her lifetime, Elza Soares stood up not only for the community, but for all people who suffered injustice. She emphasized that she felt it was her responsibility to get involved and advocate. When asked about the queer community, she explained that she received a lot of affection from these people. Currently, the network is mourning the loss of one of Brazil's best-known and most popular singers. Among other things, several celebrities have already spoken out, who can't believe that one of the most...

#OutInChurch: 125 employees of the Catholic Church come out of the closet It is an action that is almost now history. Under the hashtag #OutInChurch, 125 employees of the Catholic Church have come out as queer. Among other things, their goal is to stand up against discrimination and make a statement in this way. The campaign has already garnered much praise. The ranks of those who have come out are broad... And range from priests to religious teachers. Among others, there are also employees from the administration of the Catholic Church. What exactly is #OutInChurch demanding? The main demand made under the hashtag #OutInChurch is clear: It is about abolishing discrimination and thus ensuring, for example, that people are no longer dismissed on the basis of their sexual orientation and the like. It also calls for church doctrine to be adapted accordingly ...

Will Harald Glööckler become a jungle favorite? On Friday, the time had come: the 15th season of the jungle camp started on RTL. Harald Glööckler in particular probably managed to stun many viewers. Whoever thought that the designer was too shy to pass tests of disgust and courage was mistaken. Sure: On day 1, motivation is certainly still particularly high. Nevertheless, he has already achieved more than many would certainly have given him credit for. Harald Glööckler at lofty heights In the very first test, it was straight down to business. Harald Glööckler's task: balancing on several red balls... at a height of about 40 meters. Those who managed to do just that "only" had to reach for the star at the end of the construction by jumping - secured, of course - "into the depths". Glööckler seemed to be less than enthusiastic about this. He has had mixed feelings about this subject ever since he was a child. He explained that back then he also nic...

How useful is comparatively early hormone therapy for transsexual children? In the context of an American study it was recently examined when a gender reassignment hormone therapy should be started for children or adolescents in order to support the affected persons in the best possible way. It was found that the psyche of the people can obviously be better supported if the said therapy starts comparatively early. In total, more than 27,000 transsexuals were surveyed. The corresponding data was collected in 2015 and now finally evaluated. Which facts were investigated exactly? In order to find out how gender reassignment hormone therapy affects the psyche of those affected, approximately 12,000 transsexuals were questioned with regard to depression, stress and suicidal thoughts. They all had one thing in common: they were allowed to use the necessary hormones when they were young. The results were...

If you already dream of lying on the beach or swimming in the summer with a tanned six-pack, you should slowly start planning exactly this "project". This usually succeeds particularly well if the chosen sport, which is to define muscles and perhaps let a few pounds fall, is fun. Among other things, swimming has managed to maintain its good reputation over the years. This is much more than just a trend. Many men today still recognize how "easy" it is to achieve comparatively quick success with a mix of consistency and endurance. But which points actually speak for swimming? What makes the movements in the water so healthy? Advantage No. 1: The heart can be strengthened When swimming is done over a longer period of time, the cardiovascular system really gets going. As a result, the more often you exercise, the more your heart usually benefits. (M...

Sven Lehmann calls for more protection for homosexual minorities in the Basic Law Sven Lehmann has not been in office long, but is already actively campaigning for the rights of homosexual people to be included even more in the Basic Law in the future. He criticizes, for example, that the prohibition of discrimination, which relates to the area of sexuality, has not yet been anchored. During his visit to the ZDF-Morgenmagazin, the queer representative clarified the current problems in Germany and made it clear to the viewers that some things would have to change here. He found clear words for this and also explicitly referred to the danger posed by neo-Nazis. Which aspects are particularly important to Sven Lehmann and what does he criticize? First and foremost, Lehmann criticizes the fact that there is no ban on discrimination in the Basic Law for people who have a different sexual orientation than the "norm." He explained in conversation with the moderator that homo...

Currently, the LGBTQI+ organization "Love who you want" has to defend itself against a shitstorm. More and more criticism is being voiced, especially on social media. But what happened? What is "Love who you want" actually? And why are there, among other things, more and more people who explicitly warn against the page or the group? Accusations of discrimination against one's own community It sounds a little surprising, but it happened just like that. Actually, one would think that an LGBTQI+ organization would have taken it upon itself to protect the members of the community as best as possible. BUT: "Love who you want" recently discriminated against a part of the scene, trans people, by criticizing new pronouns that are supposed to help people identify even better with themselves. The shitstorm was not long in coming. "Love who you want" quickly came under fire, as many queers felt discriminated against because of the statements....

"Lex Czarnek": New Propaganda Law in Poland After Russia and Hungary, Poland is now also passing a law that officially bans LGBTQI+ topics in schools. Those who violate the said propaganda law will have to fear their dismissal. The so-called "Lex Czarnek" is - according to Education Minister Przemyslaw Czarnek - a power grab of the Polish education system. The propaganda law not only bans LGBTQI+ content in sex education classes, but also clubs or groups that deal with these issues. Although the government is behind the new law, more and more voices are raised against the "Lex Czarnek". The decision is also viewed critically from the EU side. After all, it is not the first time that Poland has gone against the community and excluded people with a different sexual orientation than is "the norm". What does the ban mean for everyday school life? The educational principle that schools ...

Hater confesses to murder of homosexual Scott Johnson In the 1980s and 1990s, several homosexual men were murdered in Australia. Dozens of people lost their lives during that time... And all because they loved other men. Many already criticized at that time that the investigation work of the police apparently did not go far enough. Because: For a long period of time it was not clear what exactly had happened - and especially not who the perpetrator was. With the social change regarding homosexual persons and the LGBTQI+ community, some of the cases were reopened. One confession is particularly interesting in this context. Because: it provided a kind of "liberation" for Scott Johnson's brother. Hate murder of Johnson finally solved Scott Johnson had to die in December 1988 because he was homosexual. He lived to be only 27 years old. That he is the murderer, Scott W. (now 50 years old) has publicly confessed. The mathematics student ...