HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is getting involved in a federal civil rights lawsuit that seeks to block transgender athletes in Connecticut from competing as girls in interscholastic sports. Attorney General William Barr signed what is known as a statement of interest Tuesday, arguing against the policy of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, the […]
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Cook Islands boycott over anti-gay laws ramps up, economy expected to be hit
AUCKLAND, 14 NOVEMBER 2019 (COOK ISLANDS NEWS) — A prominent gay rights group has thrown its support behind a boycott of the Cook Islands that is gaining momentum. The move has an academic certain the country’s tourism industry and economy will be impacted negatively in response to its recent expansion of anti-gay laws. InsideOUT managing […]
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Cook Islands MPs’ consciences vs human rights on same sex marriage ban
RAROTONGA, 07 NOVEMBER 2019 (COOK ISLANDS NEWS) —Churches and representatives of the gay and lesbian community have explained their positions on criminalizing same-sex relationships. Religious Advisory Council chairman Bishop Paul Donoghue says same-sex relationships can never fulfil Biblical ideals, because they cannot procreate “in the normal way”. The Catholic bishop has issued a statement about […]
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Travellers should boycott Cook Islands over anti-gay law, Pacific leader says
AUCKLAND, 07 NOVEMBER 2019 (STUFF NZ)—A Pacific community advocate is urging people to boycott the Cook Islands after the nation went back on a promise to decriminalise homosexuality. Grey Lynn Business Association leader Soala Wilson, 59, said she was “disappointed” by the move, which came after pressure from church leaders in the Pacific nation. The […]