News + Politics
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DC Black Pride Unites Culture, Protest, and Celebration
This year’s DC Black Pride, held over Memorial Day Weekend, promises to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever.
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Montana Court Strikes Down Trans Youth Care Ban
A Montana judge has declared the state's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth unconstitutional.
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Gets Its First Lesbian Star
Lauren Chan, a plus-size model, is the first lesbian to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated's iconic swimsuit issue.
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MSNBC’s Eugene Daniels is Rebuilding Trust in Journalism
MSNBC rising star Eugene Daniels, co-host of "The Weekend," sees past the "shiny objects" of the day and focuses on what matters.
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35 Youths Arrested in Gay Dating App Attack Spree
Police in Victoria, Australia, have arrested 35 people for allegedly using dating apps to lure, rob, and attack gay men.
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In a Dig at Pride, Ohio Republicans Push ‘Natural Family Month’
The movement behind idea of "Natural Family Month" believes that only families headed by married heterosexual couples are valid.
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Republicans Seek Nationwide Ban on Porn and Nude Content
A Republican bill seeks to ban pornography and prosecute the sharing of "obscene content," potentially even outlawing nude selfie-sharing.
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Kerri Colby, Bunker Partner for Whitman-Walker Fundraiser
The Drag Race star and popular D.C. gay nightclub are partnering with Whitman-Walker to help it recoup lost federal funding.
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Florida’s Drag Ban ‘Likely Unconstitutional’ Says Appeals Court
The 11th Circuit finds that Florida's law targeting "adult live performances" infringes on protected forms of speech.
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Conversion Therapy Harms LGBTQ Heart Health
A new study claims that being subjected to conversion therapy may lead to high blood pressure and increased heart inflammation.
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Lesbian Mistaken for Man Kicked Out of Boston Hotel Restroom
The Liberty Hotel has since suspended a security guard and promised to better train its staff on "inclusive practices."
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Your Guide to WorldPride DC Events
Starting this week, WorldPride 2025 and its partners kick off three weeks of performances, protests, and parties.
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Transgender Troops Given June Deadline to Leave Military
Trans service members have until June 6 to "voluntarily" leave the military or face forcible discharge and lost benefits.
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Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flag a City Flag
Both cities are exploiting a loophole in their states' Pride flag bans allowing local governments to fly their official city flags.
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New Pope’s Past Anti-LGBTQ Remarks Raise Alarms
Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected pope, made hostile anti-LGBTQ comments over a decade ago, raising concerns among LGBTQ Catholics.
