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    Today, LGBT citizens have most of the same legal rights as non-LGBT citizens and the UK provides one of the highest degrees of liberty in the world for its LGBT communities. In ILGA-Europe 's 2015 review of LGBTI rights, the UK received the highest score in Europe, with 86% progress toward "respect of human rights and full equality" for LGBT people …

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    2018/01/12 · At least 129 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced across 30 states during the 2017 state legislative season, according to a new report published by LGBTQ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign (HRC ...

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    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in the United States may face legal and social challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Many LGBT rights in the United States have been legalized by the United States Supreme Court, but they continue to vary by jurisdiction, and discrimination in jobs and housing is still legal in most states.

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  • Human Rights Campaign - 100 Anti-LGBTQ Bills …

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    This article is about current LGBT rights around the world. For historical and current movements to further LGBT rights, see LGBT social movements. Laws affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people vary greatly by country or territory—everything from legal recognition of same-sex marriage or other types of partnerships, to the …

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  • Uganda's anti-gay legislation, explained - Vox

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  • These Are the Worst Anti-LGBT Bills Planned for 2018

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    The Facts on LGBT Rights in Russia In recent months, public attention to the ongoing crackdown on LGBT rights in the Russian Federation and its potential impact on the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in February 2014 has increased significantly .

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    2019/12/09 · Strong Opposition The legislation faces strong opposition from LGBT-rights groups who say it enshrines discrimination into law—and from conservative religious groups who say it concedes too much ...

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    2019/02/28 · ATLANTA — Yesterday Senator Marty Harbin (R-16) filed SB 221, so-called “religious liberty” legislation that is poised to bring economic backlash to Georgia for the sixth consecutive year. SB 221 would allow businesses to refuse service to LGBT customers, among others, and would grant taxpayer-funded agencies a broad license to discriminate against LGBT …

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    2019/10/12 · Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed that African countries with severe anti-LGBT legislation have lower levels of HIV testing and awareness among men who have sex with men ...

  • How Mexico Can Keep LGBT Rights On Track

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  • Current Legislation | Equality Nevada

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  • Log Cabin Republicans | LGBT Legislation

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    2018/03/22 · The anti-LGBT Alaska Family Council (AKFC) has been spearheading anti-trans efforts in the city, in keeping with its years-long history of battling equality for LGBT people in general. The AKFC, in conjunction with support from Alliance Defending Freedom *, has been working to get measures like this on the ballot, using scare …

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  • LGBT anti-discrimination bill aims to extend Civil Rights …

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