Fear and Loathing

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Israel's Cyber-spy Industry Aids World Dictators Hunt Dissidents and Gays

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Haaretz investigation spanning 100 sources in 15 countries reveals Israel has become a leading exporter of tools for spying on civilians. Dictators around the world – even in countries with no formal ties to Israel – use them eavesdrop on human rights activists, monitor emails, hack into apps and record conversations

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UK: Inside the Poisonous British Fight Over Transgender Acceptance

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Transphobic commentary in the British media has reached fever pitch, as the public consultation process over the U.K.’s Gender Recognition Act nears its Oct. 19 end date.

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Social Media Giants Have a Big LGBT Problem. Can They Solve It?

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YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and others have caused offense to LGBT users in recent months. Homophobia is partly to blame. So are technical snafus, and corporate and human failure.

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Open minds are needed to improve the protection of LGBTI asylum seekers in Europe

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Whilst we must work tirelessly for better protection of the human rights of LGBTI persons, we also need to be mindful and understanding of the fact that sometimes they have no other choice but to flee and seek safety outside their own states.

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The Cis-Heterosexual Community's Obsession with Queer Sex Has a Name: Sexual Harassment

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Before I was old enough to dress myself, I became a victim of sexual harassment. I have many assailants — my father, aunts, uncles, cousins, cis-heterosexual friends, strangers, and past employers. This list becomes longer every day