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Normally, one's own family should be a place of refuge. A study from Great Britain shows that this is not always the case. According to a recent survey conducted by the anti-abuse organization Galop, every third (!) queer person in Great Britain is mistreated by their family because of their sexual orientation. The study surveyed 5,000 people. The result gives a shocking impression of what happens away from the public eye and how much pressure people have to live with every day. What does "abuse" mean in this case? The term "abuse" is broad. Many define it differently. In the survey, this included physical violence and verbal attacks. In most cases, the perpetrators were either the parents of the queer people involved or other close relatives. A look at the age of the queer victims also leaves one simply stunned. So w...

Great Britain and the back and forth around "homo cures Recently the headline caused a sensation that there would not be a therapy ban for "curing homosexuality and bisexuality" in Great Britain after all. However, there were not only protests from the population, but also from Boris Johnson's own party. Therefore, Johnson now apparently felt called to row back. According to a BBC report, the ban on homosexual healing will now also come to Great Britain. What exactly has been decided now? After much discussion and a high level of outrage that the therapy ban was apparently going to be shelved, something was announced on Friday that should cause many queers in the UK to breathe a sigh of relief. So probably homosexual and bisexual people in the UK can actually benefit from the ban on "homo cures" in the future. Because: Also in Great Britain still many queer...

Singer Emeli Sandé has fallen in love with a woman Scottish soul and R&B singer Emeli Sandé has had a turbulent time. Her career celebrated one success after another in the past. In her private life, however, things didn't look so good over a long period of time. After her divorce in 2014, the singer-songwriter suffered from depression and had a hard time picking herself up again. Even her career as a musician was acutely threatened. About three years ago, she was afraid, among other things, that her career had gone up too steeply and that it was a logical conclusion that the "great success" could not be sustained. Now, however, her fans (and of course Emeli Sandé herself) can breathe a sigh of relief. Because: It seems as if the artist has overcome her worst phase. And another news is currently doing the rounds: The 35-year-old singer is said to have fallen in love... This ma...

If you take a closer look at the current situation of queers, you will quickly realize that there are often significant differences between the countries of the world and how they deal with homosexuality. While some nations are comparatively open about it, for example when a man loves a man, there are other countries where queers even face the death penalty. In other countries, queer sex is "only" forbidden and can be punished with a prison sentence, for example. It is particularly interesting in this context that lesbian sex seems to have a kind of "special role" here. Because: fewer people (and laws) have a problem with it. The rules for gays are much stricter here. The fact that there are about 30 countries in the world where queer sex is punished - sometimes more, sometimes less brutally - is particularly shocking. The UN addresses the issue Meanwhile, the UN is addressing the issue. The Ver...

Florida: The "Don't say gay" law is passed It was discussed for a long time and sometimes also protested lively. Nevertheless, the Don't say Gay law in Florida is now a done deal. It means that parents are now allowed to sue their children's school for talking about community issues. Ultimately, Governor Ron DeSantis ensured that there is now an official legal basis for this type of lawsuit. As early as July 01, 2022, this is supposed to be the case. Then the law will come into force. It almost seemed as if the governor's signature was being celebrated. Many families had come with their children, who supposedly need to be protected from queer content. What exactly is behind the "Don't say gay" law? The "Don't say gay" law is simple to explain: its purpose is to ensure that schools in the state of Florida will now no longer discuss sexual orientations or the identity of...

The mini-series "It's a Sin" was nominated for a coveted British TV award. Russel T. Davies is enjoying real success with the mini-series "It's a Sin". The series has been nominated several times and in different categories for the "Bafta". This is one of the most coveted and well-known British television awards. The numerous nominations speak for themselves. The series seems to be well received not only by viewers, but also by critics. At the awards ceremony, it should be particularly exciting for the participants. Among other things, they are nominated in the coveted category of "Best Mini-Series. But even if they don't win, there's still a good chance that they will in one of the other categories. A multitude of nominations: "It's a Sin" takes off The nomination for "Best Mini-Series" is just one...

Cardinal Marx puts forward his ideas for a cosmopolitan church in Stern interview In an interview with Stern, Cardinal Marx once again emphasized how important it is not to regard homosexuality as a sin. Rather, it is possible to stand for one another regardless of gender... And it is compatible with Christian teachings. That the cardinal expresses himself in such a modern and tolerant way is not new. Only recently he was criticized by many for having held a queer service in the Bavarian capital. He now explained to Stern, among other things, what the future of the church might look like in dealing with queer people. His ambitions: Very welcome, but nevertheless also ambitious. Headwind is likely to be pre-programmed, especially from the conservative side. Cardinal Marx does not see homosexuality as a sin Cardinal Marx's opinion on the subject is clear. If two people would stand up for each other "in joy and in sorrow," e...

The cardinal demands punishment for a bishop who is too homo-friendly Just a moment ago there was hope that the Catholic Church might finally break away from its old principles. One on whom great hopes were placed in this context is Bishop Georg Bätzing. The chairman of the German Bishops' Conference believes that it is time to allow same-sex marriages as well. What causes joy among some is met with incomprehension and indignation among others. This is also the case with Cardinal George Pell, who demands that the bishop's positive, homo-friendly statements should bring far-reaching consequences. Cardinal Pell demands help from the Vatican The statements of the bishop Georg Bätzing strike Cardinal Pell sourly. Exactly therefore the ex Vatican cardinal requested assistance of the Vatican. The latter should see to it that the statements of the chairman of the German Bishops' Conference are punished. I...

Italy recognizes a non-binary person for the first time Many people are already talking about a kind of caesura. For the first time ever, a court in Italy has decided to recognize the identity of a non-binary person. Alex was represented by the lawyer Giovanni Guercio and can claim this very special success. After all, not only he, but also the community can be happy about the hope for more equality. Non-binary status is recognized - what is special about the ruling? The current ruling could be trend-setting in that it is something of a premiere - at least for Italy. The ruling also has a special impact. Because: The recognition means, among other things, that a non-binary person - especially with regard to their rights and equality within society - could have greater opportunities, among other things, to no longer be d...