It’s rare for Italian lawmakers from across the political spectrum to agree on anything. But on Tuesday, the lower house of Parliament unanimously ratified a law introducing the crime of femicide into Italy’s criminal code, punishable by life in prison.

(title from entry in NYT’s The Morning newsletter)

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    1 day ago

    I don’t think many countries are at the point of protecting trans rights specifically. At least, mine does classify it as a hate crime but it’s lumped together with all the other hate crimes.