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Trump Administration Directs all Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Be Put on Leave
President Donald Trump's administration moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually laid off.
GOP-led States are Emboldened to Keep Rolling Back Trans Rights. Democrats Struggle with a Response
As lawmakers have gone into session in many states, Republicans are broadly emboldened by GOP electoral successes to continue pushing state-level bills to curtail transgender rights.
Watch: At Inaugural Prayer Service, Bishop Pleads for Trump to 'Have Mercy' on LGBTQ+ People and Migrants
At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
TikTok Goes Dark as US Ban Takes Effect
Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.
Thousands Converge on Washington for a March Days Before Trump Takes Office
Thousands of people from around the United States were rallying in the nation's capital Saturday for women's reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case of Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ+ Books in their Kids' Classes
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal from parents in suburban Washington who want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters.
Battle over 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Before Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule banning the practice of "conversion therapy" was unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Seems Open to Age Checks for Online Porn, though Some Free-Speech Questions Remain
The Supreme Court seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measure affects adults' free-speech rights
Montana House Endorses Transgender Bathroom Ban Affecting Fellow Lawmakers
Montana's Republican-controlled House on Wednesday endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate daily life for two fellow lawmakers.
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.