News + Politics
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Knesset Speaker’s Civil Marriage Vote Sparks Ultra-Orthodox Fury
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, the first out gay leader of the Israeli parliament, angered the ultra-Orthodox parties within the conservative Likud-led governing coalition after voting...
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Conservatives Rage Over Lesbian Pick for FDNY Commissioner
Right-wing critics accuse Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of “DEI hiring” after naming longtime FDNY EMS leader Lillian Bonsignore.
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Injectable PrEP Does Not Interfere With Hormone Therapy
A study suggests twice-yearly Yeztugo offers HIV prevention without adversely affecting gender-affirming care.
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University of Oklahoma Fires Transgender TA Who Failed Student
The university says the firing followed a grading dispute over an essay that cited the Bible and described transgender people as "demonic."
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Jonathan Bailey Is 2025’s Highest-Grossing Actor
The openly gay star led two major blockbusters, but some Hollywood insiders still questioned his bankability.
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Nicki Minaj Reaffirms Anti-Trans Views at Turning Point USA Event
The rapper praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance while repeating anti-trans rhetoric at the conservative conference.
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Where to Ring in the New Year in Gay D.C.
From disco dance parties and drag countdowns to no-cover bar hangs, here are 21 LGBTQ New Year’s Eve celebrations across Washington, D.C.
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Barry Manilow Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis
The 82-year-old says the cancer was caught early, surgery is planned, and no chemo or radiation is expected.
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Most Sniffies Users Aren’t Gay, New Data Shows
Analysis of data from the Sniffies cruising app reveals favorite fetishes, sexual behaviors, and self-identification trends worldwide.
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Erik Bottcher Drops Congressional Bid for State Senate Run
The openly gay Bottcher exits the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District to seek an open state Senate seat.
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California Man Pleads Not Guilty After Gay Man Left in Coma
A California man has pleaded not guilty to a brutal attack that left a 57-year-old gay man in a coma after objecting to the victim’s...
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2025 Was Brutal — and LGBTQ Protest Became a Way to Survive
From anti-trans executive orders to protest lines and Pride victories, 2025 tested the LGBTQ community’s resolve — and its will to endure.
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Brian Footer Suspends Bid for Ward 1 D.C. Council Seat
The openly gay ANC chair exits the open-seat race to succeed retiring Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, citing family obligations.
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Trans Woman Sues Hilton Over Alleged Assault by Security Guard
A transgender woman is suing hotel giant Hilton after a former security guard allegedly assaulted her at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre.
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Texas Launches “Tip Line” to Target Trans Restroom Use
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s tip line encourages people to report and photograph transgender people accused of using the "wrong" restroom.
