News + Politics
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Muslims Told to Convert or Leave at Texas GOP Convention
Muslim Republicans say they faced hostility, anti-Islamic rhetoric, and calls to leave the country at the Texas GOP convention.
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Federal Judge Blocks Idaho’s Trans Bathroom Ban
The temporary ruling prevents Idaho from enforcing bathroom restrictions that could have subjected transgender people to prison sentences.
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Idaho Gay Couple Suffers Injuries in Alleged Anti-Gay Attack
Police in Idaho have arrested a man accused of assaulting a gay couple in what appears to have been an unprovoked, homophobic attack.
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Niger Criminalizes Homosexuality Under New Penal Code
Following a military coup, Niger's ruling junta has imposed a penal code that punishes same-sex conduct with up to 10 years in prison.
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Report Ranks Safest and Least Safe States for LGBTQ Residents
Nevada ranked as the safest state for LGBTQ residents in a new SafeHome.org report, while Washington, D.C., ranked second-to-last.
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Gay Porn Stars Hacked on X by Crypto Extortionists
Several gay adult performers say scammers seized their X accounts, demanded payments, and used the profiles to push pro-MAGA content.
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Mayor’s LGBTQ Legacy Awards Rescheduled for July 27
The reception honoring Washington's LGBTQ community will take place at The Wharf after being postponed from its original June date.
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Anti-Trans Initiative Could Require Student Athlete Genital Exams
A Washington ballot initiative would require student athletes in girls' sports to verify their sex through genital exams, genetic testing, or hormone analysis.
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Idaho Suggests DNA Testing to Enforce Bathroom Ban
State attorneys argued in federal court that DNA testing could help enforce Idaho's sweeping bathroom ban targeting transgender people.
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Trans Candidate to Appear on D.C. Ballot Under Chosen Name
The D.C. Board of Elections ruled that Lia Lake could appear on the Democratic primary ballot under the name she uses in daily life.
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Man Convicted of Hate Crime in Killing of Dancer O’Shae Sibley
A New York jury convicted Dmitriy Popov of first-degree manslaughter as a hate crime, but acquitted him of second-degree murder.
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Gay Florida State Sen. Shevrin Jones Launches Congressional Bid
The trailblazing state senator hopes to become the first openly LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Florida.
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Transgender Woman
Ajani Grimes was awaiting trial in a robbery case when he fatally shot Cincinnati transgender advocate Laura Schueler.
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Trans Bartender Faces Trial After Drawing Gun During Altercation
Rihanna Kelver faces felony charges after drawing a gun on three men she says she feared were about to attack her.
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Anti-Trans Firebrand Nancy Mace Loses Governor’s Race
The anti-trans congresswoman finished fifth in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary and will leave Congress next year.
