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Pedro Pascal says transphobe J.K. Rowling is 'heinous loser'

The actor, whose sister Lux is transgender, joined writer and activist Tariq Ra'ouf in denouncing Rowling's support for the U.K. Supreme Court's recent anti-trans ruling.

U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

U.K. Supreme Court Sides With Antigay Baker

The United Kingdom's top court ruled that a Christian-owned bakery objected not to its customer's gay identity but to his message.

U.K. Supreme Court Hears 'Gay Cake' Case

Across the pond, judges weigh whether a Northern Ireland bakery is guilty of discrimination or was simply exercising religious freedom.

Antigay North Irish Bakery Closes Branch After U.K. Supreme Court Win

A fire has forced a business known for its "gay cake" case to shutter one of its locations.

U.K. trans groups respond to high court ruling that trans women aren’t considered women under equalities law

The U.K. Supreme Court noted that transgender women are still protected from discrimination by the law.

Irish Bakery Owner Appeals Discrimination Case

A Northern Ireland bakery found to have discriminated for refusing to make a "gay cake" has its appeal heard by the U.K. Supreme Court.

 

U.K. Court Rejects Adoption Rights Reversal

The U.K.'s highest court rejected an attempt to overturn a recent decision to grant adoption rights to same-sex parents.

U.K. Appeals Court Overturns Puberty Blockers Ban for Youth Under 16

"The judgment upholds established legal principles which respect the ability of our clinicians to engage actively and thoughtfully with our patients in decisions about their care and futures."

Church of England: Sex Is OK Only in Heterosexual Marriage

The C of E reiterates its stance now that U.K. straight couples can get civil partnerships -- and they're not marriage, according to the church.

J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

Harry Potter profits are going directly to anti-transgender legal cases.

Lux Pascal is 'incredibly proud' of her big brother Pedro Pascal for defending trans people

“I’m incredibly proud, but the thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar," the out trans model and actor said.

Anti Gay BB Owners Head to Supreme Court in UK

After booting a gay couple from their hotel, the case heads to a higher court.

Four Priests Outed as Pope Offers Support for Mexico Gay Marriage Protesters

Pope Francis applauded anti-LGBT protesters fighting "in favor of family and life."

Gay Rugby Player Denied Asylum, Faces Deportation to Kenya

Kenneth Macharia has been living in Britain for a decade, but now could face violence in Kenya as a high-profile LGBTQ person.

Gay Dads Recognized in Landmark Swiss Surrogacy Ruling

While surrogacy remains illegal in Switzerland, two gay fathers fought -- and won -- precedent-setting parental rights by crossing their homeland's borders.

Surge in Trans People Running for Office in Pakistan

In a landmark year for trans rights in South Asia, transgender lawmakers might become a reality.