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Coverage dated November 4, 2021

Influential LGBT advocacy group shuts down in China amid crackdown on social activism

Headline from Newsweek

"We are deeply regretful to tell everyone, Queer Advocacy Online will stop all of our work indefinitely," the group said, referring to its social media account.

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  1. Washington Times

    China LGBT rights group shuts down amid hostile environment (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    An influential LGBT advocacy group in China that has spearheaded many of the legal cases pushing for greater rights is halting its work amid growing restrictions on social activism.

  2. Newsweek

    Influential LGBT advocacy group shuts down in China amid crackdown on social activism (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "We are deeply regretful to tell everyone, Queer Advocacy Online will stop all of our work indefinitely," the group said, referring to its social media account.

  3. MyNorthwest

    China LGBT rights group shuts down in tightening environment (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- A LGBT advocacy group in China that has spearheaded many of the country's legal cases pushing for greater rights is halting its

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Chinese LGBTQ rights group shuts down as government tightens social controls (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    An LGBTQ advocacy group in China that has spearheaded many legal cases pushing for greater rights is halting its work for the foreseeable future.

  5. Advocate

    Chinese LGBTQ+ Activist Group Shuts Down Amid Growing Repression (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    LGBT Rights Advocacy China is suspending its work indefinitely, the group announced.

  6. The Hill

    LGBT advocacy group in China shuts down (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    An LGBT advocacy group in China has shut down amid the country's growing restrictions on social activism,

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