News + Politics
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Boston University Pauses Pride Flag Removals After Backlash
Boston University president apologizes after enforcement of a “content-neutral” signage policy disproportionately impacted LGBTQ symbols.
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Georgia Blocks All 15 Anti-LGBTQ Bills
Advocates celebrate after a slate of bills targeting LGBTQ Georgians failed to pass before the legislative deadline.
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Man Charged with Hate Crime for Shooting Near LGBTQ Club
Police say the suspect fired multiple shots outside Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach, damaging a vehicle but causing no injuries.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers Vetoes Five Bills Targeting Trans Rights
The Democratic governor rejected measures targeting transgender athletes, health care, and student protections.
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Scott Wiener’s Balancing Act in the Race for Congress
The gay congressional candidate walks a line between progressive ideals and political reality while facing attacks from the left and right.
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Education Department Ends Trans Student Protections in Schools
The department will no longer enforce agreements that extended Title IX protections to transgender students under prior administrations.
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Transgender Woman Puts Kansas Bathroom Ban to the Test
Samantha Boucher intentionally violated the law at the State Capitol to test how it would be enforced, but officials took no immediate action.
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Average Penis Size Study Reveals Most Men Overestimate
A 3,000-person survey finds widespread overestimation and shows how size perception impacts confidence and relationships.
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Tennessee Bill Could Create Transgender Registry
A proposed Tennessee law would require clinics to report health data on transgender patients to the state for public release.
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Idaho Passes Strictest Trans Bathroom Ban in the Nation
People who use restrooms that do not align with their sex assigned at birth could face jail time, with repeat offenses carrying felony penalties.
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Centaur MC Donates $160,000 to LGBTQ Groups
Proceeds from Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend will support a range of LGBTQ nonprofits, from student scholarships to community services.
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Idaho Law Fines $2,000 Per Day for Pride Flag Displays
The new law targets non-approved flags on public property, prompting the city of Boise to remove its Pride flag.
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Gay Reality TV Couple Attacked in Violent Road Rage
Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu say a driver blocked their car in Hollywood and began punching and kicking it as they sat trapped inside.
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Expelled Gay Scout Returns as Leader After 45 Years
A man who sued the Boy Scouts after being kicked out as a teenager for being gay is now serving as an adult leader.
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Ohio Bill Could Define Drag as “Indecent Exposure”
Critics warn the measure’s broad language could be used to target drag shows, Pride events, and other public performances.
