News + Politics
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GayDays Orlando Pauses 35th Anniversary Celebration in 2026
Organizers cite sponsorship losses and broader challenges but insist the long-running LGBTQ event will return.
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9% of U.S. Adults Identify as LGBTQ, Gallup Finds
Younger Americans and bisexual adults continue to drive long-term growth in LGBTQ identification, while overall numbers hold steady in 2025.
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Kansas Republicans Override Governor’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
Bill invalidates gender markers on IDs, restricts restroom access, and takes effect after GOP lawmakers overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto.
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Gay French Ice Dancer at Center of Olympic Judging Controversy
Guillaume Cizeron claimed his second Olympic gold, but the victory has been clouded by accusations of judging bias.
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Out German Referee Assaulted After Viral Proposal to Boyfriend
Pascal Kaiser says he was attacked outside his home after threats referencing his address circulated online.
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Man Reported Boyfriend to ICE to Seize Condo, Lawsuit Claims
A Manhattan Supreme Court complaint alleges a real estate broker called ICE on his undocumented partner to force his deportation.
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LGBTQ U.S. Athletes Strike Gold at Milano Cortina
Breezy Johnson makes history in downhill while Amber Glenn and Team USA’s hockey stars add to the medal count.
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Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag at Stonewall
Federal guidance was cited as the reason for removing the flag from the historic LGBTQ landmark, prompting backlash from the community.
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D.C. Council Moves to Guarantee PrEP and PEP Coverage
Zachary Parker’s bill blocks insurers from limiting coverage to a single HIV prevention drug and protects access to PrEP and PEP.
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Study: Trans Women Have No Fitness Edge Over Cis Women
An analysis of 52 studies finds that after transitioning, trans women’s fitness levels are comparable to those of cisgender women.
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Plastic Surgeons Walk Back Support for Trans Youth Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons urges delaying surgery until adulthood, as the American Medical Association signals a cautious shift.
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9 Atlantis Gay Cruise Passengers Arrested on Drug Charges
The accused were arrested while waiting to board a ship in Miami after Customs and Border Protection agents flagged their luggage.
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Uganda Court Dismisses First “Aggravated Homosexuality” Case
The defendant, jailed since August 2023, suffered a mental breakdown after lengthy detention, prompting a magistrate to dismiss the case.
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D.C. Pays Gay Officer $500,000 in Discrimination Lawsuit
Sgt. Deon Jones alleged years of anti-gay harassment and retaliation after reporting the mistreatment inside the D.C. jail system.
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Erik Bottcher Cruises to Victory in State Senate Special Election
The gay City Council member and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chair won more than 90% of the vote in the West Side district.
