Gay couple insulted and threatened with death on the banks of the Po river
The most shocking aspect of the Casalmaggiore episode, therefore, is that the aggressors were minors.
When homosexuality becomes an instrument of political struggle
There’s a huge difference between ‘coming out’ and being ‘outed’. The former is often the choice of the individual in question – the latter not. The latest case in Italian national press is concerning a well-known Italian journalist who’s had to deal with public statements, tweeted by another colleague and, as such, being ‘outed’.
Czech Republic footballer Jakub Jankto comes out
n a recent video posted on his Twitter account he stated he craved a “life with freedom” and “without prejudice”, confirming he no longer wanted to hide.
Politics and/or Religion…
For Kate Forbes, a Scottish politician who served as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy (2020-2023), same-sex marriage, and the idea of having a child out of wedlock, is “wrong”. The question remains open: are voters happy for a politician, or a leader, to protect their cultural and political interests if they consider them “wrong”?
Economy Minister Giorgetti’s proposal: more taxes for singles and unrecognised homogenous families
Indeed, the recent proposal put forward by Minister Giorgetti (Northern League) to differentiate taxation for singles and families, thus favouring married mothers and fathers with children is clear proof of the current government’s agenda.
Legal Protections for Gay Couples living together
For the past ten years’ same sex couples have been able to marry, since the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act in 2013. Previously, same sex couples could enter into civil partnerships which provided most but not all the legal rights afforded to married couples. Whilst homosexual couples are more widely accepted than in the past, there can still be issues, such as family rejection and hostility, which prevents some couples taking the step to marriage.
The European Parliament condemned Italy again for its use of “rhetoric” against the LGBTQIA+ community
The European Parliament, on 20 April, condemned Italy again during the plenary session of the Euro Chamber in Strasbourg. This time for the use of “rhetoric” against the LGBTQIA+ community.
Uganda: New Anti-homosexual Law
The Ugandan parliament recently approved, by a large majority, a law with tough new penalties to crack down on same-sex relationships. In Uganda, where homosexuality is already illegal, now even saying one is gay could end in a life sentence. The authorities are also pushing to ‘sensitize’ the rest of the population to report homosexuals, on the basis of a phantom civic duty.
The Italian government’s NO to the ‘European filiation certificate’ proposal
On 14 March 2023, the European Commission of the Senate rejected the European proposal that aims to guarantee parents residing in the Union the right to be recognised as homoparental mothers and fathers of their children in all member states.
Trans girl murdered in Cheshire, England
Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old Trans girl, was stabbed to death in a park in Culcheth, an affluent village in Cheshire, England, on the afternoon of Saturday 11 February.