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UK: Statement from Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Sentamu following the College of Bishops Meeting

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We as Archbishops, alongside the bishops of the Church of England, apologise and take responsibility for releasing a statement last week which we acknowledge has jeopardised trust. We are very sorry and recognise the division and hurt this has caused.

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South Africa: Christian privilege | Court takes Beloftebos discrimination case

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The owners of Beloftebos claim that they have a right to discriminate against same sex couples because their religious beliefs require them to do so. They are mistaken. This is why.

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US: South Dakota law puts transgender youth lives at risk to forward a fear-mongering agenda

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It is outrageous to force a doctor to risk losing their license — or their freedom — for following professional best practices.

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US: Why Republicans are suddenly in a rush to regulate every trans kid’s puberty

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Proposals in eight states would ban puberty blockers and hormones for trans minors.

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US: HRC Releases Annual State Equality Index Ratings

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HRC Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 6th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families and assessing how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination.

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US: South Dakota House passes bill restricting medical treatments for transgender youth

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South Dakota’s Republican-dominated House passed a bill on Wednesday that would ban physicians from treating transgender children with hormones and sex reassignment surgery, making it the first state to take action on a flurry of bills restricting medical interventions for transgender youth.