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Publishers and library sue Idaho over book ban that defines 'homosexuality' as 'harmful to minors'

Several large book publishers and a small public library are suing the state of Idaho over its book ban that requires libraries to restrict content "harmful to minors" to patrons 18 and older.

Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

Kansas bill requires ID to view material 'harmful to minors,' including 'acts of homosexuality'

The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."

Baylor University Drops Ban on 'Homosexual Acts'

The world's largest Baptist university lifted its restriction on gay sex.

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.

Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.

Ugandan Police Arrest Four People for 'Acts of Homosexuality'

The arrests come in a country with one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.

Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act

The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.

Biden, Blinken, and More Condemn Uganda's Horrific Anti-Homosexuality Act

Sanctions against the nation are possible, President Joe Biden said.

WATCH: Despite Pope, Cardinal Says Gay Sex Still Sinful

In a recent interview, Cardinal Timothy Dolan downplayed earlier comments from the Pope who claimed it wasn't his place to pass judgment on gay priests.

Bryan Fischer Claims Homophobes Are 'Born That Way'

There's an instinctive revulsion to 'the act of homosexuality,' the antigay activist claims.

Pope welcomed Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist to Rome

The pair discussed human rights violations and the country's draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act.

LGBTQ+ 'Worse Than COVID-19' Says Ghana's Speaker of Parliament

He made the comments as a bill was filed that would criminalize the "promotion" and "act" of homosexuality.

Germany Pays Reparations to Gay Men Jailed for Sodomy

Paragraph 175, which outlawed homosexual acts, remained on the books until 1994.

Extremist Catholic Orders Antigay Cake From Black Lesbian-Owned Bakery

Good Cakes and Bakes received an order for red velvet cake -- iced with "Homosexual acts are gravely evil."

ISIS Murders Another 'Gay' Man in Mosul

Members of the terrorist group say victim had been found "guilty" of "corruption of thought" and "homosexual acts."

World Bank Cuts Off Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

“Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values," said a statement from the institution.

U.S. Formally Responds to Uganda's 'Jail The Gays' Law

The Obama administration named nearly $10 million in aid cuts to the Ugandan government in response to enacting the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Uganda: Students Arrested for 'Promoting Homosexuality'

A teacher, two businessman, and two students have been taken by police for allegedly violating Uganda's draconian new Anti-Homosexuality Act.

New Ugandan Law to Crack Down on NGOs 'Promoting Homosexuality'

The Anti-Homosexuality Act allows for the imprisonment of leaders of nongovernmental agencies that work with the LGBT community, but a new law could make punishments even harsher.

Dignity Restored to a Defamed Artist

Simeon Solomon's brilliant career was over after his first arrest for homosexual acts. His reputation is now being rehabilitated along with his grave site.

WATCH: LGBT Ugandans In Hiding, Suicidal After 'Jail the Gays' Law

Since President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law in February, LGBT Ugandans are living in fear -- going into hiding and even contemplating suicide, say activists on the ground.