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EU forces Ukraine to legalize same-sex couples as condition for accession

The European Commission has made it clear that Ukraine must introduce legal recognition of same-sex couples if it wishes to advance toward full European Union membership. According to Ukrainian media reports published on February 20, 2026, Brussels raised the issue during discussions on Ukraine’s Rule of Law Roadmap, explicitly linking it to the country’s obligations under the “Fundamentals” negotiation cluster, particularly Chapter 23 on the judiciary and fundamental rights.

Top plastic surgeon disavows transgender surgeries on minors

Dr. Ira Savetsky, a prominent plastic surgeon trained at NYU Langone Health — ranked the number one plastic surgery program in the country — has publicly rejected the transgender ideology and apologized for remaining silent while minors underwent irreversible procedures. In a powerful statement, Dr. Savetsky said: “As a father to three young children and as a physician who took an oath to do no harm, I failed to speak up and I just want to thank President Trump for having more clarity on this.”

What Friendship Teaches Us About Dating and Marriage

A true friendship between spouses is one of the deepest and most beautiful relationships in human life. We don’t always speak of the relationship between married or dating individuals as a friendship, but it can be considered a type of friendship.

Don’t Be Like Dagny: Confessions of an Unlikely Wife and Mother

At the age of 14, I advised my mom not to expect a son-in-law or grandchildren from me. “Who says I want to get married and have kids, Mom?” I quipped. Now, at the age of 26, with a wonderful husband and two young children, I have to laugh. A lot can change in 12 years.

Nigeria vows to protect all religions after US report

Nigeria said on Tuesday that it is committed to protecting all Nigerians, regardless of religion or region, following a report by US lawmakers calling the West African nation the “deadliest place in the world to be a Christian.”

State AGs Hold AMA’s Feet to the Fire on Gender Transitions for Children

The once-ironclad defenses of institutions captured by the transgender agenda appear to be crumbling before our eyes. After a recent statement by the American Medical Association (AMA) suggested its defense of gender transition surgeries for minors was shaky, a coalition of state attorneys general committed to defending children has decided to press the point.