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Karla Sofía Gascón

'Emilia Pérez' actress Karla Sofía Gascón under fire for old X posts

Karla Sofía Gascón is the first out trans woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.

Jane Velez Mitchell Discusses Stopping Human Trafficking
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Jane Velez Mitchell Discusses Stopping Human Trafficking

Issues host and out lesbian TV anchor Jane Velez-Mitchell talks about the upcoming Northwest Coalition Against Trafficking (NWCAT) conference and the war on women. The conference aims to educate and protect women and girls from sex trafficking.

Istanbul: Not Constantinople, Modern and Gay Friendly?
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Istanbul: Not Constantinople, Modern and Gay Friendly?

OK. First things first: Turkey’s proximity to some more dangerous areas of the world has given it a bad rap. While a move toward a more conservative government has prompted more women to wear head scarves (and even the occasional burka), Istanbul is as modern — and safe — as any other European city. You’ll even find a couple of lesbian bars, but in this Muslim-centric city, gay couples might want to keep PDA to a minimum.