Why Europe isn’t the Gay-Friendly Haven People Think it Is

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Jun 23, 202100:09:26News & Politics

Queer people are being targeted everywhere we turn. In its 2021 report, ILGA—the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association—has warned of a stark rise in abuse and hate speech against LGBTQ+ pe...

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