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Tom of Finland Co-founder Removed as Int. Mr. Leather Judge After Seen Wearing Nazi Regalia
It was reported Tuesday that International Mr. Leather — the world's oldest leather conference and competition — has removed Durk Dehner, a cofounder of the Tom of Finland Foundation, as one of its judges after he was seen wearing Nazi regalia.
Supreme Court Will Hear Texas Anti-pornography Law that Challengers Say Violates Free-Speech Rights
A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights, regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Virginia House Passes Resolutions Protecting Marriage Equality, Voting Rights, More
The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state's constitution next year.
Supreme Court to Consider Obamacare's Free PrEP, Other Preventive Healthcare
Millions of Americans may lose access to PrEP, cancer screenings, and more, depending on how the latest challenge to Obamacare plays out at the Supreme Court.
Donald Trump Said he Wants to Ban Trans Athletes from Competing. The Reality is More Nuanced
One of President-elect Donald Trump 's most popular talking points during his campaign centered on the future of transgender athletes.
Watch: A Florida Man Shared a New Year's Kiss with his Boyfriend; Moments Later He Died from a Bullet
Police in Florida are investigating whether it was a stray bullet that killed Angel Nunez just after the clock rang in the New Year. Nunez was killed moments after sharing a celebratory kiss with his boyfriend.
GOP-Led States Offer a Preview: Queer, Marginalized Students Face Hostility as Colleges Scrap DEI Programs
LGBTQ+ students allegedly face homophobic and transphobic slurs at Auburn University since the administration closed the campus' Pride Center. Is it a preview of things to come across the country?
Bluesky Finds With Growth Comes Growing Pains — And Bots
Bluesky Has Seen Its User Base Soar Since The U.S. Presidential Election, Boosted By People Seeking Refuge From Elon Musk's X, Which They View As Increasingly Leaning Too Far To The Right Given Its Owner's Support Of President-Elect Donald Trump.
Former PA State Rep Brian Sims, Alex Drakos Marry Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
Out former PA State Rep. Brian Sims and his partner, Alex Drakos, had plans to marry in September of this year. Then Donald Trump was elected, Project 2025 loomed, and they sped up their schedule.
Anti-Gay Crusader Anita Bryant Dead at 84
Anita Bryant — the former beauty queen who enjoyed a successful singing career and a stint as a pitchwoman for Florida orange juice before spearheading a campaign against LGBTQ+ equality — died on Dec. 16, reports say.
2024 Rewind: Squirrel Daddy Turns Out to Be OnlyFans Star
The saga of P'Nut the Squirrel continues...with an OnlyFans twist.
McDonald's is the Latest Company to Roll Back Diversity Goals
Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald's is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, Has Died at 100
The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, roughly 22 months after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia.
Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated Within a Louisiana Patient, CDC Says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation's first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.
Stabbing Victim, Murdered at Shelter, Dies in His Husband's Arms; Suspect Hurled Homophobic Slurs
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a gay man who died of multiple stab wounds. Both the victim and the suspect, as well as the victim's husband, were staying at a shelter.
Lawyers for Ex-Abercrombie CEO Say Dementia May Leave Him Incompetent to Face Sex Charges
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, and a competency hearing is necessary to determine if he can face sex charges.
Caitlin Clark Honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year Following Her Impact on Women's Sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court.
Biden Signs Defense Bill Despite Objections to Ban on Transgender Health Care for Military Children
President Joe Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and "interferes with parents' roles to determine the best care for their children."
Texas Sues NCAA in Latest Push to Block Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports, arguing that it tricks and misleads fans.
Judge Rules Arkansas Law Allowing Criminal Charges Against Librarians is Unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.