News + Politics
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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."
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Gay Congressional Candidate Confirms Past Fetish Gear Modeling
Chris Gallant’s attorney says the candidate will not allow the years-old photos to be weaponized for political purposes.
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James Talarico’s Trans Athlete Comments Spark Anger and Debate
LGBTQ advocates are split over whether the Texas Democrat's stance is electoral pragmatism or a betrayal of transgender rights.
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Russia Fines Booking.com $71,000 Over “LGBT Propaganda”
The reservation service was punished over a Pride Month newsletter about accommodating LGBTQ guests at partner hotels.
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Grindr to Pay $35 Million to Settle UK Lawsuit
Thousands of users accused the gay dating app of sharing sensitive personal information -- including HIV statuses -- with advertisers.
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Two Women Get Life for Sam Nordquist’s Murder
Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano pleaded guilty to holding the 24-year-old transgender man captive and torturing him for weeks.
