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Gay French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal
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Gay French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says his appointment shows the country's evolution

Attal gave his first major speech to Parliament Tuesday, pledging to support farmers and workers.

French Prime minister Gabriel Attal
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18 pics of France's gay prime minister that will make you want to start learning French

And he's (apparently) single!

Gabriel Attal
Politics

Who is Gabriel Attal? France's new prime minister is a gay millennial

Gabriel Attal has been appointed as France's new Prime Minister, becoming the first out LGBTQ+ person to serve in the position, and the youngest in over 65 years.

French police
Crime

71-Year-Old Stabbed in the Face Because Teen Thought He Was Gay

Besides the brutal stabbing, the older man's car was also stolen.

Man who has just donated blood
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France Just Lifted Homophobic Blood Ban on Men Who Have Sex With Men

The country follows Italy, Hungary, Brazil, and several others that have also done away with outdated laws that prohibit men who have sex with men from donating blood.

Pride march in France with a sign against conversion therapy
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France Outlaws Discredited Practice of LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy

Those found offering the harmful practice could be jailed for two years and fined almost $34,000.

Josephine Baker
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Bi Icon Josephine Baker to Receive One of France's Highest Honors

Baker was a dancer and singer who fought for Black civil rights and against the Nazis.

Rope on tree
Crime

Mayor Attacked, Beaten in Gay Cruising Area, Left Tied to Tree

The victim was also stripped, beaten, and robbed in the cruising spot in the city of Toulouse.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse to Cure Homosexuality

Allegations of homophobic priest Tony Anatrella sexually abusing men have been around for decades. 

On Fire by Fred Goudon
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Photos: What French Firemen Do Between Fires

Renown photographer Fred Goudon's photo book of French firemen might singe your fingers. Better get pot holders.

Le Monde
Media

France's Top Newspaper Apologizes for Anti-Trans Cartoon, Artist Quits

Le Monde published a cartoon mocking sexual assault and transgender identity.
Clement Beaune
World

Gay French Diplomat Pledges to Visit Poland's 'LGBT-Free' Zones

Clement Beaune, France's minister for European affairs, came out in an interview and laid out plans to fight homophobia on the continent.

France Could Soon Allow Lesbians Undergo IVF
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France Could Begin Letting Lesbian Couples Undergo IVF

The nation today limits the procedure to heterosexual couples.

Blood donor
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France to Ease Restrictions on Blood Donation by Gay and Bi Men

Beginning next year, the nation will allow donations by men who have abstained from sex with another man for four months, instead of the current yearlong deferral period.

Sauvage Shows Gritty Truth of Gay Male Sex Worker
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'Sauvage' Shows the Gritty Life of a Gay Sex Worker

The French film doesn't shy away from the realities of the work.

Trans woman attacked in Paris
Crime

Attack on Transgender Woman in Paris Sparks Global Outcry

A video of the attack has been viewed millions of times on social media.

Verner Degray
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Zak Goes to the Beach in 16 Photos by Verner Degray

French athlete Zak Ouaghad needed a break from all the strenuous training. Photographer Verner Degray took him to the beach for a little relaxation in the sun.
Mr Otter
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Finding Mr. Otter: Photos by Eric Lanuit

The Mr. Otter election will take place at the LGBT Center on January 26 in Lyons, France. Eric Lanuit gives us a preview from his exhibit.

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15 Wet and Nearly Naked Shots of Jamal

Verner Degray plays with the spectacular reflections of water and sun on his subject's skin.