News + Politics
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Trump Reportedly Laughed at Claim Iran’s Leader May Be Gay
U.S. intelligence reportedly told Trump Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, a claim officials say is “credible” that prompted laughter in the room.
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EU Court Says Bulgaria Must Allow Gender Recognition
The landmark ruling says all EU member states must allow transgender people to update legal documents, finding such bans violate EU law.
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Miss International Queen USA Finals Head to Atlantic City
The DMV's Veronica Sibal, a registered nurse and mental health advocate, is among the contestants competing March 26-27.
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Finger Length May Be Linked to Sexual Orientation, Study Finds
A review of 51 studies suggests prenatal hormone exposure may influence both finger length ratios and sexual orientation.
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Arizona Governor Vetoes Charlie Kirk License Plate Bill
Gov. Katie Hobbs said the proposal honoring the slain conservative activist would inject partisan politics into a government program.
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Trans Man Sues Chili’s for Firing Them Over “Lifestyle Values”
Former assistant manager Hudson Webber alleges a Chili's manager fired them after learning they were transgender.
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Senegal Doubles Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations
Lawmakers unanimously passed a bill increasing prison terms to 10 years and criminalizing support for LGBTQ people.
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Iowa Blocks Cities From Protecting Transgender Residents
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Republican-backed law preventing about 20 Iowa cities from enforcing transgender protections.
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Former DOGE Staffers Used ChatGPT to Flag LGBTQ Grants
Deposition testimony and court filings claim AI was used to identify grants referencing LGBTQ topics and other marginalized groups.
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South Dakota Man Gets 7 Years in Killing of Two-Spirit Victim
Gregory Landers pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the 2022 shooting of Acey Morrison after claiming he acted in self-defense.
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Wisconsin’s Oldest Gay Bar Will Become a Historic Landmark
The Wisconsin Historical Society approved a historic marker for the former Milwaukee bar, which closed in 2025 after nearly six decades.
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Gay Muslim Influencer Hosts Inclusive Ramadan Iftar
Berlin-based influencer Ali Darwich brought together friends of different faiths to promote tolerance and acceptance.
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Scouting America Sues Queer Scout in Trademark Fight
The youth scouting group claims the LGBTQ travel company is diluting its trademarks and misleading consumers.
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Kenyan Men Get 15 Years for Robbing and Assaulting Gay Victims
Two attackers were convicted in a violent robbery targeting gay men in a country where homosexuality remains criminalized.
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Pelosi, Garcia Among Lawmakers Honored at AIDSWatch
AIDS United’s annual conference brings HIV advocates to Washington amid growing threats to prevention, treatment, and funding.
