News + Politics
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Voters Penalize Gay and Trans Candidates in Politico Poll
A series of hypothetical polling matchups reveals that voters don't penalize candidates for their race or gender, but do for LGBTQ identity.
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Orville Peck Claims He Kissed a Raiders Player in New Song
Peck says the player approved the lyric but declined to identify him, prompting one sportswriter to suggest former Raider Carl Nassib.
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EEOC Will Allow Christian Employers to Misgender Trans Employees
The EEOC has agreed to limit how it enforces certain gender-identity discrimination claims against members of a Christian employers group.
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Man Claims Racism, Homophobia Influenced Domestic Assault Case
Tymothy Moyer is suing Delaware's attorney general and the University of Delaware over their response to an alleged assault by his former partner.
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Idaho School District Pays $34,000 in Trans Bathroom Lawsuit
A cisgender female student sued the Boise School District after twice encountering a transgender classmate in the girls' restroom.
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Law Firm Demands “Opt-Outs” From Trans Music Teacher’s Class
The right-wing Thomas More Society is threatening a lawsuit and demanding protections for students who misgender the teacher.
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MAGA Supporter Resigns from Board of Major LGBTQ Publisher
Jay Katari left the equalpride board after editors at The Advocate, Out, and Them objected to reports of his pro-MAGA social media activity.
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Trans Woman Sophie Lee Murdered in Baltimore
Police have made no arrests in the September 11 killing of Lee, a Baltimore native with ties to the city's ballroom scene.
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Marcy Kaptur Breaks with Democrats in Anti-Trans Campaign Ads
The 22-term Ohio congresswoman touts her opposition to trans-inclusive school policies, drawing criticism from LGBTQ advocates.
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Sarah McBride Launches Bid for House Democratic Leadership
If reelected in November, the Delaware congresswoman hopes to help shape House Democrats' messaging as a committee co-chair.
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Capital Pride Chair Anna Jinkerson Resigns From Board
The first queer woman to lead Capital Pride's board says she is stepping back after 10 challenging months.
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New Gay Bathhouse in Thailand Bars Men Over 55
Wellmax, which lets guests vote for one another through an avatar-based game, says it will refer men over 55 to its sister venue.
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Virginia School Board Clears Way for GSA After ACLU Lawsuit
Facing a lawsuit, King George County Schools changed its policy to allow middle schoolers to form non-curricular clubs, including a GSA.
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Gay Judo Medalist Has Jaw Broken in Post-Match Assault
Olympian Timo Cavelius required emergency surgery after an opponent attacked him as he celebrated a victory.
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Turkey Arrests 162 in Nationwide Anti-LGBTQ Raids
Police targeted gay bars and LGBTQ and HIV organizations across 15 provinces in a crackdown justified as protecting "family values."
