Is same-sex marriage in danger after the abolition of abortion law in the US? † NOW

Is same-sex marriage in danger after the abolition of abortion law in the US?  †  NOW

Na de abolition of the national abortion law in the United States, the question arose on our discussion platform NUjij whether other rights of Americans are also at risk. For example, is it realistic that same-sex marriage will soon be restricted? The US Supreme Court is divided, says America expert Koen Petersen in conversation with … Read more

Transgender people no longer welcome at the highest level in rugby | NOW

Transgender people no longer welcome at the highest level in rugby |  NOW

It is no longer possible for transgender people in rugby sport to participate in international competitions. The international rugby union IRL announced this on Tuesday, as swimming federation FINA already did on Sunday. The rugby union is responding to the request of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which announced guidelines last year and asked federations … Read more

Rebel Wilson forced out of the closet: why it is harmful to ‘out’ someone | NOW

Rebel Wilson forced out of the closet: why it is harmful to ‘out’ someone |  NOW

Rebel Wilson shared on Instagram on Friday that she has found her ‘Disney princess’. The announcement of a new relationship should be a happy fact, but now it appears that the newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald pressured her to confirm the news that she is in love with a woman. Outing someone who is not … Read more

Rebel Wilson revealed relationship with woman to beat newspaper publication | NOW

Rebel Wilson revealed relationship with woman to beat newspaper publication |  NOW

Rebel Wilson announced on Thursday that he was in a relationship with a woman. The moment of the Australian actress’s coming out is not entirely her own choice. An Australian newspaper planned to make the news public in an article, but gave Wilson time to respond first. Wilson, known for the Pitch Perfectmovies, shared Thursday … Read more

Three quarters of the Dutch are positive about gays and bisexuals, and that acceptance is stagnating | NOW

Three quarters of the Dutch are positive about gays and bisexuals, and that acceptance is stagnating |  NOW

After years of growth, the acceptance of gays, lesbians and bisexuals in the Netherlands is stagnating. ‘Only’ 76 percent think positively about this group, 20 percent are neutral and 4 percent negative. Interest groups are concerned, especially about the acceptance of transgender people, about whom only 60 percent of the population has positive views. Over … Read more