YouTuber Trisha Paytas Claims To Be Transgender, Receives Mixed Responses!
June 25, 2020
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Uncategorized

YouTuber Trisha Paytas Claims To Be Transgender, Receives Mixed Responses!

Trisha Paytas came out to her fans on her Youtube Channel as transgender. In her…

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Disclosure – The Much Needed Spotlight on Trans Lives
June 24, 2020
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LGBTQ movies

Disclosure – The Much Needed Spotlight on Trans Lives

When the characters aren’t so familiar, it serves as more of a window, offering insight…

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What Is The Gender Vs Sexuality Talk All About?
June 5, 2020
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FactSheets

What Is The Gender Vs Sexuality Talk All About?

Even though we constantly use the terms gender and sexuality interchangeably, there is a huge…

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These Queer Women Leaders Fighting COVID-19 Is What The World Needs
June 2, 2020
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LGBTQ Personas

These Queer Women Leaders Fighting COVID-19 Is What The World Needs

While many leaders in the world have their own style of leadership, the general observation…

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This Transman Is Helping LGBTQ+ Stuck In Toxic Environments Amid COVID-19
April 11, 2020
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FSOG Exclusive

This Transman Is Helping LGBTQ+ Stuck In Toxic Environments Amid COVID-19

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, family is THE safest place for most heterosexual cisgender people. But…

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Lex Chandra’s Trans Experience – A Life Unlimited
March 21, 2020
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Connecticut

Lex Chandra’s Trans Experience – A Life Unlimited

This week, we interviewed Alexandra Chandra, a 23-year old woman of trans experience based out of…

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LGBTQ+ Movies That Actually Have Happy Endings
March 18, 2020
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LGBTQ movies

LGBTQ+ Movies That Actually Have Happy Endings

Famous LGBTQ+ movies, although give out an important message, end on a sad note. Ofcourse,…

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First Ever University For The Transgender Community In India
January 21, 2020
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India

First Ever University For The Transgender Community In India

The transgender community in India faces severe discrimination. And struggles to uplift themselves due to…

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USA Government’s New Bills Target Trans Youth
January 20, 2020
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USA

USA Government’s New Bills Target Trans Youth

Why are the Republican legislators in the United States of America so hell-bent on ensuring…

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Forget Rowling, Let’s Play Quidditch!
January 15, 2020
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UK

Forget Rowling, Let’s Play Quidditch!

The Harry Potter Franchise has a seriously stoked fan-base across the borders. The series still…

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Transgender Lives Inside And Outside Perspective
January 12, 2020
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India

Transgender Lives Inside And Outside Perspective

The transgender community had many hidden stories to tell. But not all those stories have…

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Transgender Dating App To Launch In India For The First Time
January 9, 2020
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FactSheets

Transgender Dating App To Launch In India For The First Time

It is not easy to find a date in India. Sneaky aunties, societal rules, and…

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Impossible Whopper gives You Man Boobs?
January 3, 2020
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USA

Impossible Whopper gives You Man Boobs?

Burger King’s new plant-based Impossible Whooper has caught a lot of attention this new year.…

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Just Transgender Vibes All Over Tangerine
December 29, 2019
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LGBTQ movies

Just Transgender Vibes All Over Tangerine

A story of transgender hookers and people associated with them. That is what Tangerine is…

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Michelles Appeal For Safety In Court
December 18, 2019
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russia

Michelles Appeal For Safety In Court

A 53 year old women was sentenced to three years imprisonment. The charges against here…

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Dating the Transgender: Is it Transphobic Not To?
December 16, 2019
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USA

Dating the Transgender: Is it Transphobic Not To?

A Journey of Love : The Danish Girl
December 8, 2019
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LGBTQ movies

A Journey of Love : The Danish Girl

New Laws For Transgender Individuals To Get Into Single-Sex Schools
December 2, 2019
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UK

New Laws For Transgender Individuals To Get Into Single-Sex Schools

Transgender students require extended laws that permit school admission based on the gender they identify…

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4 Basic Things That The LGBT+ Individuals Still Cannot Do!
November 29, 2019
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FSOG Picks

4 Basic Things That The LGBT+ Individuals Still Cannot Do!

Recently, the Transgender Protection Bill was passed in India. And the LGBT+ community is protesting…

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“Rainbow Jihad”- Really Mr Republican Politician?
November 28, 2019
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USA

“Rainbow Jihad”- Really Mr Republican Politician?

Have you seen this word floating around on your LGBT+ news sites? A republican politician…

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India Passes The Transgender Protection Bill. And It’s Not Good.
November 27, 2019
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India

India Passes The Transgender Protection Bill. And It’s Not Good.

One would automatically assume that the Transgender Protection Bill is aimed to protect transgender individuals.…

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Adam Harry’s story is a Call for LGBT+ Discussions on a Political Level
October 31, 2019
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Kerala

Adam Harry’s story is a Call for LGBT+ Discussions on a Political Level

Recently, the story of Adam Harry, the Keralite transgender pilot grabbed attention. Mainstream media like Times…

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Will the World Ever Be Ready for A Transgender Senator?
October 14, 2019
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florida

Will the World Ever Be Ready for A Transgender Senator?

Florida. The state always has some fun news that will either make you giggle, wonder,…

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Miss Trans-Queen India Announced It’s Third Winner!
October 7, 2019
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India

Miss Trans-Queen India Announced It’s Third Winner!

Yes, yes, yes! The third Trans-Queen India Pageantry has finally brought home a winner and…

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What it Takes to Become A Transqueen, A Transgender Woman Tells You
October 5, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

What it Takes to Become A Transqueen, A Transgender Woman Tells You

A majority of the Indian population has interacted with transgender on a daily basis. On…

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The Stylistic Changes of Millennial Parenting and Effects of LGBTQ+
September 29, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

The Stylistic Changes of Millennial Parenting and Effects of LGBTQ+

Millennials are individuals roughly between the ages of 38 to 23. The millennials have undergone…

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The Best Sex Toys That Are Not Sex Toys You Can Find For Really Cheap!
September 27, 2019
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FSOG Picks

The Best Sex Toys That Are Not Sex Toys You Can Find For Really Cheap!

In India, sex toys are usually a topic of hush-hush. So much that vibrators are…

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Transgender man Loses Court Battle for Fight Of The Child He Birthed
September 26, 2019
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News

Transgender man Loses Court Battle for Fight Of The Child He Birthed

When a transgender man gives birth to a child, it creates complications on multiple levels.…

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Inking it In! Quirky and Fun LGBT+ tattoos to Flaunt Your Pride
September 25, 2019
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Celebrating Pride

Inking it In! Quirky and Fun LGBT+ tattoos to Flaunt Your Pride

Tattoos are always fun! Aren’t they? Permanent or temporary, tattoos can help you add a…

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Sexualities We’ve All Heard of, but Don’t Really Know About
September 25, 2019
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FSOG Picks

Sexualities We’ve All Heard of, but Don’t Really Know About

There are over 16 different types of sexualities and LGBTQ+ covers about half of them.…

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Here’s How to Share Your Stories with Fifty Shades of Gay WhatsApp!
September 24, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

Here’s How to Share Your Stories with Fifty Shades of Gay WhatsApp!

The Outsider’s Perspective to Drag
September 8, 2019
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Bangalore

The Outsider’s Perspective to Drag

Yes, I am Queen, a Short Film with a Remarkable Take-Back from Drag
September 7, 2019
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Delhi

Yes, I am Queen, a Short Film with a Remarkable Take-Back from Drag

When Anmol Singh Gulati began his short film about the art of Drag, little did…

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Exploring the World of Teaching through the Homosexual Eye
September 2, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

Exploring the World of Teaching through the Homosexual Eye

Welcome back, comrades! This is the Side B to the cassette by an anthropology lecturer…

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The Importance of Language in Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
September 1, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

The Importance of Language in Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Do You Know What These LGBTQIA+ Terms Mean?
August 31, 2019
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FactSheets

Do You Know What These LGBTQIA+ Terms Mean?

LGBTQIA+ communities use various terms, phrases, and words to discuss and/or identify LGBTQIA+ concepts.  Definitions…

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Should we just wrap up the Karamo-Spicer Affair?
August 23, 2019
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Hollywood

Should we just wrap up the Karamo-Spicer Affair?

28 Season of Dancing with the Stars recently announced that Karamo Brown would be joining…

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Understanding Polyamory in India and Why it Affects the LGBTQ+
August 22, 2019
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India

Understanding Polyamory in India and Why it Affects the LGBTQ+

Trans Fashion Show Features Innerwear for Better and SaferTransition
August 21, 2019
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LGBTQ Children

Trans Fashion Show Features Innerwear for Better and SaferTransition

Transgenders who are transitioning experience dysphoria because of the imbalance between who they are and…

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RuPaul announces new seasons of Drag Race and All Stars
August 20, 2019
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Hollywood

RuPaul announces new seasons of Drag Race and All Stars

Yes, you read that right! “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “All Stars” get the green signal…

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Can A Trans-Man get Pregnant?
August 16, 2019
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FactSheets

Can A Trans-Man get Pregnant?

It is possible for Men to become pregnant and give birth to children of their…

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Gender transition leads to suspension from College
August 13, 2019
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Nashville

Gender transition leads to suspension from College

It was “the best and worst day of my life,” said Yanna Awtrey, 21, to Advocate…

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Plan on coming out at your work place? Try these tips
August 12, 2019
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FSOG Picks

Plan on coming out at your work place? Try these tips

Coming out at a workplace can be a daunting challenge to one. But it can resolve…

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How to Date, LGBTQ+ edition with Ishaan Sethi
August 11, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

How to Date, LGBTQ+ edition with Ishaan Sethi

Decoding Culture through the LGBTQ+ lens, does it make a difference?
August 10, 2019
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Bangalore

Decoding Culture through the LGBTQ+ lens, does it make a difference?

Culture is an integral part of life. It helps construct your identity that is intertwined…

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Transgender steps in Transphobic Steps out -“Victoria Secret”
August 9, 2019
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USA

Transgender steps in Transphobic Steps out -“Victoria Secret”

Victoria’s Secret is an American designer, manufacturer, and marketer of women’s lingerie, womenswear, and beauty…

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A Transgender Wedding under the Kolkata Rainbow
August 8, 2019
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India

A Transgender Wedding under the Kolkata Rainbow

We’ll get to the wedding, but here’s a quick context of the political situation of…

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Top K-pop Queer Artists and Songs to Look Out For!!
August 6, 2019
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FSOG Picks

Top K-pop Queer Artists and Songs to Look Out For!!

The World of k-pop is filled with eccentric themes, pumped up choreography and attractive singers.…

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“The ChinkyHomo Project” by North East Queer Indians
August 5, 2019
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India

“The ChinkyHomo Project” by North East Queer Indians

Chinkyhomo: Chinkyhomo is a digital media initiative by Kumam Davidson and Pavel Salgolsem from northeastern queers…

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Transgender Athletes can participate in Cross-Fit Games
August 1, 2019
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World News

Transgender Athletes can participate in Cross-Fit Games

The Crossfit games is an athletic competition sponsored by Cross Fit Inc and Reebok. The competition…

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The Third Eye Cafe – that “employs” Transgender Waiters
July 29, 2019
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India

The Third Eye Cafe – that “employs” Transgender Waiters

Trichy School dedicates a hostel for their transgender students
July 29, 2019
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Uncategorized

Trichy School dedicates a hostel for their transgender students

On Saturday, 27th July, Sri Sivananda Balalaya (SSB) school, in Adavathur Palayam, Trichy, along with Shakthi Rotary, lay…

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LGBTQ – Captured by 5 Indian Photographers
July 25, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

LGBTQ – Captured by 5 Indian Photographers

We have seen the pictures of pride parades, the extravagant performances, and the colourful makeup.…

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Delhi Commission For Women: Transgender Cell
July 8, 2019
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India

Delhi Commission For Women: Transgender Cell

The Delhi Commission for Women or the DCW is one of the many statutory bodies…

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Things To Know About Transitioning
June 16, 2019
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FactSheets

Things To Know About Transitioning

Transitioning is the process of changing one’s gender presentation. This is done so that one’s inner…

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Trans Children Find Hope At Chilean School For Transgenders
May 17, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

Trans Children Find Hope At Chilean School For Transgenders

More than two dozen pupils find it very safe at “Les niñes”, Latin America’s first-of-its-kind…

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Being Transgender In China: Self-surgery and Illegal Hormones
May 12, 2019
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China

Being Transgender In China: Self-surgery and Illegal Hormones

Just 20 years ago, the Chinese government had classified homosexuality as a crime. While the trans…

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Indya Moore: Elle’s First Transgender Cover star
May 11, 2019
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USA

Indya Moore: Elle’s First Transgender Cover star

Indya Moore’s latest major moment is truly a feather in their hat.  Having appeared as the…

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Challenges Of Being Old And LGBT+
May 10, 2019
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FSOG Picks

Challenges Of Being Old And LGBT+

Admitting and accepting one’s identity isn’t an easy task. It is not just the youth…

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First Transgender Owned Hotel Opens In India
May 1, 2019
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India

First Transgender Owned Hotel Opens In India

Over the past decade, the LGBT+ community in India has gained a considerable amount of…

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Maharashtra State Sets Up Transgender Welfare Board
April 29, 2019
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India

Maharashtra State Sets Up Transgender Welfare Board

Its good news for the transgender community of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Govt. has formed a…

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Trump’s Controversial Ban On Transgendered Troops Came Into Force
April 16, 2019
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FSOG Exclusive

Trump’s Controversial Ban On Transgendered Troops Came Into Force

US President Donald Trump‘s controversial ban on transgender Americans in the military came into force on Friday. Followed…

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Transgender Man Denied Surgery At A Hospital
March 25, 2019
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World News

Transgender Man Denied Surgery At A Hospital

Oliver Knight was due to have a hysterectomy (an operation in which the womb and…

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Narthaki Natraj Became First Trans Person To Receive Padma Shree
January 29, 2019
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India

Narthaki Natraj Became First Trans Person To Receive Padma Shree

India set a new example on Republic Day by awarding Padma Shree to Bharatnatyam dancer…

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Pam Grier: A Fierce LGBT Ally On & Off Screen
October 22, 2018
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Hollywood

Pam Grier: A Fierce LGBT Ally On & Off Screen

The L Word was an American-Canadian co-production television drama series portraying the lives of a group of lesbians and their friends, connections,…

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Lublin (Poland) Dares A Pride March Amidst Tremendous Opposition
October 15, 2018
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Lublin

Lublin (Poland) Dares A Pride March Amidst Tremendous Opposition

The Polish city of Lublin held its first ever Pride parade on 13 October despite counter…

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New York Islanders Embrace The LGBT Network
October 12, 2018
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New York City

New York Islanders Embrace The LGBT Network

The New York Islanders and LGBT Network are joining forces to launch an anti-bullying partnership…

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11 October: National Coming Out Day
October 12, 2018
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USA

11 October: National Coming Out Day

 Thirty years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and…

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Uganda: Plan For LGBT Centre Declared Criminal Act
October 11, 2018
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Uganda

Uganda: Plan For LGBT Centre Declared Criminal Act

Activists trying to open Uganda’s first centre for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people received…

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Remembering Matthew Shepard: A Young Life Lost To Hate
October 10, 2018
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USA

Remembering Matthew Shepard: A Young Life Lost To Hate

Twenty years ago this week, a gay University of Wyoming student was offered a ride from…

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Lipscomb University Hires A LGBT+ Liaison Official
October 9, 2018
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Nashville

Lipscomb University Hires A LGBT+ Liaison Official

In a step toward further acknowledgment of the LGBTQ+ student population, Lipscomb University has hired…

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UK Announces Vital Funding For LGBTI Inclusion
October 5, 2018
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UK

UK Announces Vital Funding For LGBTI Inclusion

Last year, the UK government carried out a survey of LGBTI people in the UK,…

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Gay Love In The Land Of The ‘Happiness Quotient’: Bhutan
October 4, 2018
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Bhutan

Gay Love In The Land Of The ‘Happiness Quotient’: Bhutan

In Bhutan the Penal Code’s Sections 213 and 214 state that homosexuality is against nature…

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Queer Love: The Song Of Dusk
October 4, 2018
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India

Queer Love: The Song Of Dusk

      It’s Sunday afternoon and I watch a quarrel of sparrows around my…

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Capturing Raw Vulnerability In Bedrooms & Bathtubs
September 29, 2018
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Z_slider

Capturing Raw Vulnerability In Bedrooms & Bathtubs

“It’s always been about the face.” Calling in from her home in Manila, Regine David is on…

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New Bill Plans To Get Rid Of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination In Tokyo
September 29, 2018
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Tokyo

New Bill Plans To Get Rid Of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination In Tokyo

Tokyo is aiming to remove anti-LGBTQ discrimination before it hosts the Summer Olympics Games in…

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This Gay Toy Story Themed Wedding Is Going Viral
September 29, 2018
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USA

This Gay Toy Story Themed Wedding Is Going Viral

Two grooms’ wildest childhood dreams came true last month when they had the lavish Disney-themed wedding…

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Why Should Queer Places Exclude Asexuals?
September 28, 2018
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Z_slider

Why Should Queer Places Exclude Asexuals?

Content warning: This article contains mentions of corrective rape and assault. As we approach another…

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Singapore’s Anti-Gay Law Gets 109,000 Signatures
September 28, 2018
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Singapore

Singapore’s Anti-Gay Law Gets 109,000 Signatures

In what is a clear reminder that true equality for LGBTQ people all over the…

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50 Things That Annoy Gay/Bi Men
September 27, 2018
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Z_slider

50 Things That Annoy Gay/Bi Men

Raise your hand if you can relate! There are a number of things in this world…

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Studio 54; A Boogie Wonderland
September 27, 2018
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USA

Studio 54; A Boogie Wonderland

Legendary events, when viewed through the rosy lens of nostalgia, tend to be exaggerated. But…

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UK’s First Bisexual Dating Show To Be Hosted By Courtney Act
September 27, 2018
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UK

UK’s First Bisexual Dating Show To Be Hosted By Courtney Act

Drag Race star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Courtney Act announced this weekend that she’ll host the UK’s…

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11 Fun And Happy Gay Films
September 26, 2018
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USA

11 Fun And Happy Gay Films

There are a lot of important gay movies that don’t have the happiest endings for…

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Why Bisexual Visibility Week Is Important
September 26, 2018
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Z_slider

Why Bisexual Visibility Week Is Important

When I was 15, I confided in my psychiatrist that I was questioning my sexuality.…

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Watch Trixie Mattel Revealing The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 Lineup
September 25, 2018
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World News

Watch Trixie Mattel Revealing The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 Lineup

Trixie Mattel has provided her opinion on the rumored cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All…

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Grindr Launches ‘Kindr’ To Combat Racism, Bullying On App
September 24, 2018
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World News

Grindr Launches ‘Kindr’ To Combat Racism, Bullying On App

The social media company Grindr launched a new initiative this week to combat different forms…

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Sridevi; An Icon For The LGBT Community
September 22, 2018
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India

Sridevi; An Icon For The LGBT Community

September 6, 2018 was a historic day for India as the Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality…

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A Safe Sex Guide For The LGBT Community
September 21, 2018
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FactSheets

A Safe Sex Guide For The LGBT Community

 Historically when sex education was introduced to the general public, content was focused on puberty…

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9 Artists Expressing Their Pride On Their Sleeve
September 21, 2018
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India

9 Artists Expressing Their Pride On Their Sleeve

With the recent denouncement of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, the country’s LGBTQIA…

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The Miseducation Of Cameron Post & Gay Conversion Therapy
September 19, 2018
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Z_slider

The Miseducation Of Cameron Post & Gay Conversion Therapy

The Miseducation of Cameron Post, a moving new film based on the story of a…

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Parents Turn Into Bullies: Transgender Kid Harassed
August 31, 2018
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oklahoma

Parents Turn Into Bullies: Transgender Kid Harassed

A couple of weeks ago, news trickled out of a small town in Oklahoma about…

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Amazon Falters In LGBT Inclusivity
August 30, 2018
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USA

Amazon Falters In LGBT Inclusivity

Many Amazon employees felt uncomfortable following a series of recent defacements on LGBT “Pride” posters hanging in…

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LGBTQ Academic Module: Now In India
August 29, 2018
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Ahmedabad

LGBTQ Academic Module: Now In India

India’s first openly gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil has pioneered South Asia’s first academic module on…

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Sushant Divgikar ‘Pills The Beans On Drag’
August 28, 2018
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FSOG Picks

Sushant Divgikar ‘Pills The Beans On Drag’

Vitamin Stree by Supari Studios ‘Pills the Beans’ with Sushant Divgikar on Drag Fashion is of major interest to…

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‘Gay Cure’ Therapy: Fights For Survival Against Australia’s Labour Party
August 24, 2018
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Australia

‘Gay Cure’ Therapy: Fights For Survival Against Australia’s Labour Party

On one hand Australia’s longest running soap opera Neighbours is all set to air the…

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Finn Balor: Makes WWE LGBT Inclusive As Well
August 22, 2018
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USA

Finn Balor: Makes WWE LGBT Inclusive As Well

 WWE star Finn Bálor has once again spoken out in support of LGBT+ inclusion saying “it should…

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Freedom To Come Out At The Workplace
August 20, 2018
Permalink
India

Freedom To Come Out At The Workplace

The Right to Privacy judgement attributed sexual orientation as an essential attribute of privacy, but…

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10 LGBT Magazines: Dead But Impactful
August 19, 2018
Permalink
LGBT History

10 LGBT Magazines: Dead But Impactful

Magazines now long dead and gone, that helped make the world a much better place.…

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Russia Still Strongly Anti-LGBT
August 18, 2018
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russia

Russia Still Strongly Anti-LGBT

Russian activists announced the first government-permitted Gay Pride march, but less than 24-hours later, local officials said…

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Malaysia Convicts Lesbian Couple To Caning
August 16, 2018
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Malaysia

Malaysia Convicts Lesbian Couple To Caning

Two women in Malaysia have been convicted for attempting to have lesbian sex. They will…

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Malaysian Official Says LGBT People Have ‘Organic Illness’
August 13, 2018
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Malaysia

Malaysian Official Says LGBT People Have ‘Organic Illness’

Malaysia has always advertised itself with the tagline “Malaysia:Truly Asia”. It is also the country…

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‘&Proud’ Myanmar’s LGBT Choir: Making Musical Moments
August 10, 2018
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Myanmar

‘&Proud’ Myanmar’s LGBT Choir: Making Musical Moments

This Burmese Choir hopes to challenge the attitude of society towards the LGBT community by…

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Queen Honours LGBT+ Activists
August 9, 2018
Permalink
UK

Queen Honours LGBT+ Activists

 A Jewish lesbian who is working to welcome members of the LGBT community into the…

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Transgenders As Security Guards
August 6, 2018
Permalink
India

Transgenders As Security Guards

A spate of sexual assaults in girls and women’s care homes of late, has rocked…

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Yogendra + Nishant. Gay Twins By Birth; Proud By Choice
August 3, 2018
Permalink
India

Yogendra + Nishant. Gay Twins By Birth; Proud By Choice

This is the story of twin brothers, Yogendra and Nishant Mule. Both gay and loving…

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Stonewall, Rainbow Laces Campaign & Graces CC
August 2, 2018
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UK

Stonewall, Rainbow Laces Campaign & Graces CC

Stonewall (officially Stonewall Equality Limited) isa lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights charity in the United Kingdom named after the Stonewall Inn of Stonewall riots fame in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Now…

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Death Of A Nation: Dinesh D’souza Decried
August 1, 2018
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USA

Death Of A Nation: Dinesh D’souza Decried

Trump’s new best friend in Hollywood and ultra right wing documentary filmmaker Dinesh D’souza has…

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LGBT And The Winds Of (Legal) Change
July 31, 2018
Permalink
World News

LGBT And The Winds Of (Legal) Change

2018 was predicted to be the ‘year of the courts’ as far as LGBT rights…

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Art Show Honours Murdered Transwomen
July 26, 2018
Permalink
Seattle

Art Show Honours Murdered Transwomen

A multidisciplinary work by artist Jono Vaughan titled Project 42 memorialises trans-women whose lives were cut short by…

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LGBT Hangouts In Delhi: SafeHavens
July 25, 2018
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Delhi

LGBT Hangouts In Delhi: SafeHavens

Until the Sec 377 is decriminalised by the Supreme Court Homosexuality will continue to be…

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From Feeble & Forlorn To Femme Fatale
July 24, 2018
Permalink
FSOG Exclusive

From Feeble & Forlorn To Femme Fatale

 When you first hear Bonita speak over the phone, you can easily visualise a strong,…

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PM Netanyahu U-Turns On Surrogacy Law
July 23, 2018
Permalink
Israel

PM Netanyahu U-Turns On Surrogacy Law

Israel was a shining beacon of LGBT+ rights in the Middle East, having enacted LGBT…

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India’s First Transwoman Advocate
July 18, 2018
Permalink
Chennai

India’s First Transwoman Advocate

Decoding The Non-Binary: 50 & More Shades of Gay
July 17, 2018
Permalink
FactSheets

Decoding The Non-Binary: 50 & More Shades of Gay

When asked about our gender, most of us are quick to react with a ‘Male’…

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Hate TRUMPs Love
July 16, 2018
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USA

Hate TRUMPs Love

It’s not just the USA that’s reeling under Trumphobia, his policies have affected people, the…

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Same-Sex Partners In India: Not A Crime
July 11, 2018
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Delhi

Same-Sex Partners In India: Not A Crime

“No one can influence one’s choice of partner other than the individual himself/herself. Neither law…

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And…..The Best {Trans}Woman Wins
July 11, 2018
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Spain

And…..The Best {Trans}Woman Wins

It seemed like poetic justice for Angela Ponce, a Spanish Trans-woman, who had lived a…

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Sec 377: To Be Or Not To Be
July 10, 2018
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India

Sec 377: To Be Or Not To Be

Finally the moment that millions of Indians have been waiting for is here. The Supreme…

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An LGBT Exhibition: Traces From Then and Now
July 9, 2018
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San Diego

An LGBT Exhibition: Traces From Then and Now

Freedom is never free and who would know that better than those who have lived…

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LGBT Ghettoisation: Inclusion Or Discrimination?
July 3, 2018
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UK

LGBT Ghettoisation: Inclusion Or Discrimination?

University of Sheffield is giving LGBT students a place in which they can be themselves…

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PRIDE Debuts At Vadodra
July 2, 2018
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India

PRIDE Debuts At Vadodra

Otherwise known for its splendid, joyous and equally colourful Navratri celebrations, another colourful spectacle unfolded…

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Online Help For LGBT In India
June 29, 2018
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India

Online Help For LGBT In India

Everything from relationship counselling to legal aid, help is now just a click away for…

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Against Death Defying Odds
June 28, 2018
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Middle East

Against Death Defying Odds

Despite state-sponsored repression and social stigma, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the…

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Happy NY PRIDE March Proposal
June 27, 2018
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New York City

Happy NY PRIDE March Proposal

A lesbian proposes to her lover at the New York Pride Parade. While the land of the…

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“And That’s How You Grow” : Anwesh Sahoo
June 26, 2018
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“And That’s How You Grow” : Anwesh Sahoo

From a shy, scared and bullied boy confused about his sexuality in school to a…

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Frogs May Wed; Same Sex Humans May Not
June 25, 2018
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India

Frogs May Wed; Same Sex Humans May Not

If Only One Could Turn Back Time
June 25, 2018
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california

If Only One Could Turn Back Time

Watch LGBT elders read letters to their younger selves.   Being LGBT 40, 50 or…

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Poland’s Supreme Court Stands Poles Apart
June 22, 2018
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Poland

Poland’s Supreme Court Stands Poles Apart

While the Polish football team battles it out in Russia and hopes for its sinking…

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12 LGBT ‘Angelic Troublemakers’
June 21, 2018
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LGBT History

12 LGBT ‘Angelic Troublemakers’

  Although the LGBT movement is gaining steam today and several countries and societies are…

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Historic LGBT Landmarks In New York City
June 19, 2018
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New York City

Historic LGBT Landmarks In New York City

It’s impossible to consider the history of the LGBTQ movement without thinking about New York…

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I Grew Up With A Gay Parent: Kids Speak
June 18, 2018
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USA

I Grew Up With A Gay Parent: Kids Speak

Belize: Leading The Way For LGBT
June 14, 2018
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Belize

Belize: Leading The Way For LGBT

    A tiny little nation on the Central American coastline, Belize, is a shining…

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Time To Embrace The Vets
June 13, 2018
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Baltimore

Time To Embrace The Vets

All through the Cold War the US Army mandatorily conscripted youth to fight it’s wars.…

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Trans Trail Blazer: Marsha P. Johnson
June 8, 2018
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USA

Trans Trail Blazer: Marsha P. Johnson

This article is written to serve as a tribute to all those people before us…

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Country with the Most LGBT Murders: Brazil
May 24, 2018
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Brazil

Country with the Most LGBT Murders: Brazil

On Tuesday May 15, Brazil’s Ministry of Human Resources established a national LGBT-PoV (violence against…

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First Legally Wed Trans Couple Sets Milestone In Kerala
May 11, 2018
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Kerala

First Legally Wed Trans Couple Sets Milestone In Kerala

India is slowly inching towards a better acceptance of the LGBT community. A testament to…

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Story of a sex worker from Asia’s second largest red-light district
May 8, 2018
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Mumbai

Story of a sex worker from Asia’s second largest red-light district

Shaanti, 29, who identifies as a transgender lives and works at Kamathipura, Asia’s second largest…

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“Wearing Jeans Leads To The Birth Of Trans Kids” | A Regressive State Of Mind
May 2, 2018
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Kerala

“Wearing Jeans Leads To The Birth Of Trans Kids” | A Regressive State Of Mind

“Yeah kids, it’s Jeans not GENES” Its surprising that we live in 2018 and there…

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Artist, Aspiring Surgeon and A Proud Transwoman, Trinetra!
April 23, 2018
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Bangalore

Artist, Aspiring Surgeon and A Proud Transwoman, Trinetra!

  Trinetra, an aspiring surgeon, artist and a proud trans woman. She is a fierce…

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Pakistan’s First Trans News Anchor, Marvia Malik
April 16, 2018
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Pakistan’s First Trans News Anchor, Marvia Malik

The Transgender Community To Be Recognized As An Independent Category In PAN Form
April 11, 2018
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The Transgender Community To Be Recognized As An Independent Category In PAN Form

Acceptance is the first step towards progress. The Indian Government has taken a great step…

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Malaysian University’s Forum To Convert ‘LGBT’ Students Receives Backlash
April 5, 2018
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Malaysia

Malaysian University’s Forum To Convert ‘LGBT’ Students Receives Backlash

There is nothing more traumatizing than going through treatment to change your identity. Keep in…

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The LGBT People Are Now Being Compared To ISIS
March 29, 2018
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USA

The LGBT People Are Now Being Compared To ISIS

Being Trans In The Sikh Community, Manpreet Singh | FSOG Exclusive
March 27, 2018
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FSOG Exclusive

Being Trans In The Sikh Community, Manpreet Singh | FSOG Exclusive

In a exclusive interview with FSOG, Manpreet Singh, a Trans man of the Punjabi decent…

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Tearing Toxic Masulinity Down One Episode At A Time | Queer Eye
March 19, 2018
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USA

Tearing Toxic Masulinity Down One Episode At A Time | Queer Eye

Malaysian Newspaper Publishes “How To Spot A Gay” Checklist
February 15, 2018
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FSOG Picks

Malaysian Newspaper Publishes “How To Spot A Gay” Checklist

Taiwan celebrates first pride after same-sex marriage ruling
October 30, 2017
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FSOG Picks

Taiwan celebrates first pride after same-sex marriage ruling

Taiwan celebrated 15 years of pride on Saturday, with over one lakh people from more…

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A YouTube Channel Dedicated To Trans-Education, TransVision.
September 4, 2017
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A YouTube Channel Dedicated To Trans-Education, TransVision.

This sector of people are usually shunned from society for being different from the cis-gender…

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Shining a spotlight on perception through film making | FSOG Exclusive
August 29, 2017
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FSOG Exclusive

Shining a spotlight on perception through film making | FSOG Exclusive

22-year-old Riya Kulkarni was utterly horrified when she learned that a close friend had been…

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‘I Am A Female Trapped In A Male Body’
July 19, 2017
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Mumbai

‘I Am A Female Trapped In A Male Body’

In India, we always assume that our metropolitan cities are far, far ahead of their…

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Meet India’s first transgender college principal, Dr Manabi Bandopadhyay
July 4, 2017
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Kolkata

Meet India’s first transgender college principal, Dr Manabi Bandopadhyay

In a world where even following your passion is considered to be a defiant move,…

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The Rainbow Wire | Top LGBT News From Around The World
July 2, 2017
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The Rainbow Wire | Top LGBT News From Around The World

Yakima Valley now more accepting, Transgender admission in US military delayed, Singapore Pride bans foreigners, Madrid…

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Nayana Udupi’s Struggle to Live an Ordinary Life | FSOG #TransIsBeautiful
June 20, 2017
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Pune

Nayana Udupi’s Struggle to Live an Ordinary Life | FSOG #TransIsBeautiful

While growing up in Udupi, Karnataka, some 400 kilometers away from the capital Bangalore, Nayana…

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My Journey: From A Woman To A Trans Man
January 9, 2017
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Delhi

My Journey: From A Woman To A Trans Man

transgender n. a person whose self-identity does not conform unambiguously to conventional notions of male…

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Empowering The Transgender Community Through Art
December 20, 2016
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Bangalore

Empowering The Transgender Community Through Art

Poornima Sukumar, an Indian artist, launched Aravani Art Project in January 2016 with an aim to…

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Desi (Indian) LGBT Movies To Watch
December 8, 2016
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News

Desi (Indian) LGBT Movies To Watch

Making a film with LGBT characters and themes is no easy task, especially if you’re…

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Bangalore Pride Parade 2016 In Pictures
November 24, 2016
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Bangalore

Bangalore Pride Parade 2016 In Pictures

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet- the vibrant colors were showcased across the streets of…

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11 Countries that Will Kill You for Being LGBT
October 17, 2016
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News

11 Countries that Will Kill You for Being LGBT

By Nikola Potrebic No matter what level of development we reach as a society, it…

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All You Need To Know About HIV/AIDS Situation In India
October 15, 2016
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FactSheets

All You Need To Know About HIV/AIDS Situation In India

By Niharika Gaur HIV stands as the third most dangerous affliction in India after Tuberculosis…

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Trans-forming journey: An Interview With An Asian Indian Transevangelist
September 25, 2016
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USA

Trans-forming journey: An Interview With An Asian Indian Transevangelist

By Aleksandr Chandra In a world where identities are hailed for us and power is…

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Transgender Woman on Loyola College Campus Raises Voice for Equality
September 10, 2016
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Chennai

Transgender Woman on Loyola College Campus Raises Voice for Equality

For transgender students on educational campuses, it is no cakewalk. While some colleges have opened…

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Incredible Story of a Transgender Man Giving Birth
September 8, 2016
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News

Incredible Story of a Transgender Man Giving Birth

Model Detained at Dubai Airport for ‘Being Trans’
August 16, 2016
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News

Model Detained at Dubai Airport for ‘Being Trans’

Model and Youtube star Gigi Gorgeous claims she was detained in Dubai airport for several…

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Bengaluru Gets a Transgender Hero: All Hail Amrutha Akka
August 3, 2016
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Bangalore

Bengaluru Gets a Transgender Hero: All Hail Amrutha Akka

With the advent of monsoon comes joy in the Indian subcontinent, but more often than…

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The Upper House of Parliament Passes Bill to Empower Transgenders
August 1, 2016
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The Upper House of Parliament Passes Bill to Empower Transgenders

The future looks good for the transgender community in India. In a move aimed at empowering…

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All You Need To Know About The New Revolutionary Dating Platform For Queer Indians
July 21, 2016
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All You Need To Know About The New Revolutionary Dating Platform For Queer Indians

What happens when someone queer wants to find a perfect pool of people who are…

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17 LGBTQ People Who Changed The World
July 16, 2016
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News

17 LGBTQ People Who Changed The World

They’ve been called a thousand names, demeaned, rejected, even shunned by our society, but LGTBQ…

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Kerala Government Announces Pension For Transgenders
July 10, 2016
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Kochi

Kerala Government Announces Pension For Transgenders

Less than a year after Kerala became the first Indian state to have a Transgender…

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Kerala: Kochi Metro To Offer Jobs to Transgenders
July 7, 2016
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Kochi

Kerala: Kochi Metro To Offer Jobs to Transgenders

Kochi, a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state, in an upcoming metro rail service…

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Karnataka To Provide Free Education for Transgenders
June 27, 2016
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Bangalore

Karnataka To Provide Free Education for Transgenders

The Karnataka State Higher Education Council, which includes top academicians, vice chancellors, has proposed to…

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Difference Between Trans Women And Drag Queens
June 22, 2016
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News

Difference Between Trans Women And Drag Queens

Many people do not know the difference between trans women and drag queens. There seems to…

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Depression and Sexual Orientation
June 8, 2016
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FactSheets

Depression and Sexual Orientation

Depression stalks LGBT youth in India. LGBT suicides are one of the leading causes of…

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Delhi teen boy sexually assaulted and paraded naked in public
June 8, 2016
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Delhi

Delhi teen boy sexually assaulted and paraded naked in public

  Four men brutally assaulted a 16 year old boy, stripped and paraded him naked…

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Everything You Need To Know About India’s First Transgender Band
June 7, 2016
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Mumbai

Everything You Need To Know About India’s First Transgender Band

The Six Pack Band has been scoring millions of YouTube hits and fame ever since…

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Understanding Sexuality in Contemporary India
May 31, 2016
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Bangalore

Understanding Sexuality in Contemporary India

In schools, universities and colleges across India, we are often taught of the importance of…

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Celina Jaitly- the Bollywood actress who is empowering the LGBT
May 30, 2016
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Celina Jaitly- the Bollywood actress who is empowering the LGBT

A Woman of substance, an Indian Bollywood actress, a former beauty queen and winner of…

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