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New York (AFP) - US actor Jonathan Majors was sentenced Monday to a year of domestic violence counseling, but avoided jail time after being convicted of assaulting and harassing his then-girlfriend -- a saga that cost him a prime role in Marvel's superhero blockbusters. Marvel dropped the 34-year-old Majors -- whose villainous character Kang the Conqueror was due to be front and center in at least two upcoming films -- after his conviction in December 2023. Majors debuted as Kang in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" earlier in 2023, and was set to appear in at least two subsequent Avengers f...
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Washington (AFP) - A US federal judge on Tuesday struck down a law prohibiting minors from gender transition treatment in Arkansas, the first time such a restriction has been overturned as similar laws are enacted in Republican-led states. Judge Jay Moody ruled the law was unconstitutional because it violated the rights of doctors to provide medical care and discriminates against transgender people. "The evidence showed that the prohibited medical care improves the mental health and well-being of patients and that, by prohibiting it, the state undermined the interests it claims to be advancin...
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Washington (AFP) - It's the latest battlefield in America's rolling "culture wars" over gender and education: conservatives around the country are training their sights on drag shows -- assailing them as a threat to public decency and family values. The fight is playing out on a loop on conservative TV chat shows, on the legislative front with several states taking up Republican bills seeking to curb drag events -- and in sometimes violent protests. At the heart of the debate are children's events known as "Drag Queen Story Hour," which have spread around the country since being launched in Sa...
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New York (AFP) - Nick Dill is a veteran marathon runner, but this weekend's race in New York will be the first time they participate in the non-binary category, after contest organizers added the option in response to demands for better representation and inclusion. A professional dancer who now works as an acupuncturist, Dill has already run the 26.2-mile distance in less than three hours, previously racing in the men's category. "I was born a male, I identified as a male for many years," the 28-year-old told AFP. But since coming out as non-binary in January, Dill said they felt "discomfort"...
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Orlando (AFP) - A Beyonce hit thumped in the background as Pride parade participants marched on Saturday through the streets of Orlando, transforming the Florida city into a rainbow island in a US state more and more associated with the conservative politics of its governor. Behind their beaming smiles and vibrant outfits, the state's LGBT community is having a tough year. "We're definitely headed back in time," said Donna Marie, a 55-year-old nurse in a rainbow hat. "And if this continues, the next thing is going to be gay marriage," she added, referring to the fear of a potential political t...
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Washington (AFP) - Nearly half of LGBTQ youth aged 13 to 24 in America seriously considered committing suicide last year, according to a survey released Wednesday. The poll of nearly 34,000 people was conducted by The Trevor Project, a non-profit that works to prevent suicide among young people in the LGTBQ community. This annual survey "demonstrates that rates of suicidal thoughts have trended upward among LGBTQ young people over the last three years," said Amit Paley, the organization's executive director. The study found that 45 percent of respondents said they seriously considered suicide ...
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Washington (AFP) - Swelling mobilization by American conservatives over what is taught in schools has led several states to push for new curbs on what educators can discuss related to sexual and gender identity -- opening yet another front in the country's rolling culture wars. Schools have increasingly become flashpoints for political confrontation in the United States, with heated standoffs throughout the pandemic over masking policies, and regular flare-ups over sensitive questions of race, history and sexuality. The most recent battle is playing out in Florida, where a bill that passed a k...
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Cambridge (United States) (AFP) - Lia Thomas has made a splash in US collegiate women's swimming with her dominant performances for the University of Pennsylvania. But just a few years ago, she competed on the men's team. The 22-year-old's runaway success in the pool this season has reignited debate about inclusivity in sports and the competition requirements for transgender athletes. Thomas' case has already prompted the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to amend its policies, and USA Swimming, which governs the sport at the elite level, is considering changes as well. The debat...
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