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Lewis Hamilton wants to draw attention to grievances in Saudi Arabia There were many discussions surrounding the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia. Time and again, human rights violations, including against queers, have been complained about. One driver who does not seem comfortable with the current situation is Lewis Hamilton. He stressed that the sport had decided that it needed to be "here," and regardless of whether it was wrong or right. However, he said, it was important to draw attention to the existing grievances in the context of the race in Saudi Arabia. And that is exactly what the Briton intends to do. Lewis Hamilton drives again with rainbow helmet The fact that Lewis Hamilton wears a rainbow helmet is nothing new. He already wore it in the past in Qatar. There and in Saudi Arabia it is forbidden to be gay. Anyone who opposes this risks a prison sentence. Lewis Hamilton is not the only driver who has come out with d...

Who doesn't know the song? "Smalltown Boy" burned itself into the ear canals with earworm guarantee and became an international success. One who was not essentially uninvolved in this, because he composed it, is dead: Steve Bronski. The exceptional talent died at the age of 61. Bronski Beat dealt with queer themes early on Whether it's "Why?" or "Smalltown Boy," some of Bronski Beat's lyrics are about exactly what preoccupied the queer scene in the 1980s. The band was heard AND understood. The lyrics were part of the lyrics that, even back then, although many of the melodies came across as rather loosey-goosey, were seen as an important statement to be taken seriously. Accordingly, the band around Steve Bronski has already made history and shaped an entire generation. Colleagues say goodbye on Twitter One of the first artists to speak out after Steve Bronski's death is Ji...

Wil Wheaton apologizes for being homophobic Wil Wheaton is not only known to die-hard Star Trek fans. At the latest since he played himself and Dr. Sheldon Cooper's nemesis in "The Big Bang Theory," he has become a household name to an even larger TV community. The actor currently seems to be strongly dealing with his past. He recently apologized on social media for having been homophobic in the past. In this context, he explained that he had been incited by Eddie Murphy. Wil Wheaton also warns against homophobic tendencies, among other things Wil Wheaton's Facebook post seemed like that of a man who has definitely thought about his teenage years. So he not only apologized for having been homophobic himself in the past, but also warns against hate ambassadors, such as Dave Chappelle. Among other things, it seems to be a personal concern for him to explain which...

Just about everyone has prejudices. Sometimes consciously, sometimes completely unconsciously. Many queers are confronted with the same phrases about sexual orientation and "typical queer behavior" over and over again. And that's exactly why they exist: the classics that are sure to make just about every queer person white-hot and that always raise the question: how do I react to this garbage? The following five sentences have definitely made it into the - not praiseworthy - prejudice charts. Sentence No. 1: You have never had a real man/woman! Of course, this begs the question: What is a real man/woman? Not only that this saying seems extremely arrogant, it is simply also still little intelligently. Nobody decides, because he was disappointed by the opposite sex, consciously to become for example gay or lesbian. This is exactly what many people understand a...

"So, what good resolutions do you have for the coming year?" - This is a question that is being asked more and more frequently right now. Even though some objectives, such as "smoke less" or "eat healthier" often don't last long, it definitely makes sense not to give up and instead start a "new round" every year. If you feel like a little support, you can of course also try to put together your good intentions together with your partner. By the way, depending on the resolution, the romance factor within the relationship can often be increased in this way. Resolution No. 1: More couple time Is there a better resolution? Unfortunately, passion and sex sometimes fall by the wayside in hectic everyday life. If you want to counteract this - even after years of being in a relationship - you should resolve to integrate regular couple times into your everyday life. Whether it's about getting together for a roma...

When people think of classic coming outs, they often think of the famous conversation with their parents or closest friends. Sooner or later, however, a conversation with work colleagues is usually on the agenda - at least when the rumor mill is already bubbling. But what should actually be considered when coming out at work, when it comes to bringing the whole thing over the stage as stress-free as possible? Basically, the following applies: Of course, no one MUST come out in their professional environment if they do not want to. However, this is often a welcome alternative to the secrecy surrounding one's own relationship status. The following tips will definitely help. Tip No. 1: Work out a "concept This tip sounds a bit "pragmatic"? Maybe. Nevertheless, it is definitely helpful to think about what you want to say. Many things are possible here. From a short "By the way: I'm gay!" to a detailed talk about the...

Not only in this country, but also in the USA, there are always statistics that deal with questions about graduates at universities. One of the most recent evaluations reveals an exciting finding. In the past, a distinction was only made between male and female graduates. Here, it was shown time and again that many men or male young people did not manage to achieve the degree they had originally aimed for. Either they gave up earlier or had poorer grades than their female classmates. In the USA in particular, however, it is currently becoming apparent that it makes perfect sense to go into a little more detail here. After all, if you take a closer look at male university graduates, you'll quickly see what a professor at the University of Notre Dame is now describing in particular detail: more than half (!) of gay men in America have managed to earn at least a bachelor's degree....

Now "Pretty Little Liars" star Julian Morris is also one of the men who have come out. The actor not only used this opportunity to admit himself, but also introduced his boyfriend in this context. Excitingly, both have been living in a relationship for almost two decades. All the sweeter was the declaration of love, which was published just in time for the coming out. Julian and Landon - a couple for about 18 years Like many others before him, Julian also used social networks in the form of Instagram to inform the public. His boyfriend's name is Landon Ross and has been by his side for 18 years. Those years were the best years because "they were with you," he posted. How long and how versatile 18 years can be was shown in the accompanying pictures. The actor published some snapshots that show the couple in sweet togetherness. And since a relationship is just about k...

Nicolas Puschmann, the first Prince Charming and successful participant of the RTL format Let's Dance left the Hamburg Christmas market with a bloody nose and a fat lip. What exactly happened that evening is not yet completely clear. Even though both Puschmann and his spokesman have already spoken out, some things still remain unclear. Puschmann documented his Christmas market visit on Instagram Actually, everything was as usual. Puschmann decided to let his fans participate in his everyday life and took them - via Instagram - between the stalls. Among other things, he also had himself photographed together with his fans and seemed - at least until the said incident - to have had an all-around perfect day. Afterwards, however, there was an incident that he would certainly have liked to spare himself, but which is now also fueling the rumor mill a bit about what might have happened in detail. In this context, Puschmann himself speaks...