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Misspelling of Moderna Leads to Tourist's Arrest in Hawaii
A 24-year-old Illinois woman submitted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to visit Hawaii with a glaring spelling error that led to her arrest: Moderna was spelled "Maderna," according to court documents.
Pooh Johnson Shot Dead in Shreveport, 35th Known Anti-Trans Murder of 2021
Pooh Johnson, 25, was shot and killed on Aug. 23 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her death marks the 35th known trans or gender-nonconforming person to be murdered in 2021.
California Seeks Gender Neutral Displays in Large Stores
California could soon force large department stores to display some child products in gender neutral ways after the state Legislature passed a bill aimed at getting rid of traditional pink and blue marketing schemes for items like toys and toothbrushes.
Husband of 'Real Housewives' Star NeNe Leakes Dies at 66
Gregg Leakes, the husband of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes, has died. He was 66.
What Can Employers Do if Workers Avoid COVID-19 Vaccines?
It's legal for businesses to require the shots, and they could fire employees who don't comply. In other cases, workers might be required to wear masks or get regular tests for the virus.
Getting Personal With Booksy
A decade ago, the term 'virtual workout' would have had most people scratching their heads but, in 2020, this very much became a thing.
COVID Variants and the Experts Designing a Single Vaccine to Defeat Them All
Given the difficulties encountered in creating a universal flu vaccine, this may seem a tall order. But a number of scientists believe it is possible based on the rapid development of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
Wedding Planner's Typo Leads to Controversy with Tennessee Gay Couple
A gay couple from Tennessee thought they found their wedding venue, especially since the owner put in an email: "We offer same-sex marriage ceremonies only." But that wasn't the case.
Lil Nas X Honored by Anti-Suicide Group The Trevor Project
Lil Nas X has been awarded the inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award from the advocacy group The Trevor Project.
Report: Anti-Trans Violence Soars Even as Anti-Gay Hate Crimes Decrease
A new report on hate crimes statistics for 2020 shows that while crimes motivated by sexual orientation decreased slightly last year, anti-trans violence and harassment continues to rise.
Tea Party 2.0? Conservatives Get Organized in School Battles
A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in culture war fights in schools across the country.
Two Homelands Converge for LGBTQ Cuban Americans in Miami's Little Havana
A gay Cuban American journalist returns to his childhood home of Miami to explore Little Havana's legacy and the impact of queer Cuban culture.
'Ki Ya Yah Yippee Ki Yay!' Thirst-Trapping Gay Cowboys
Today there is no need to be in the closet if you are a cowboy — many are out and proud and showing their authentic selves on Instagram.
Ford Unveils 'Very Gay' Car in Response to Homophobia
In reponse to homphobic comments about the color of the company's Raptor vehicle being "very gay," Ford's German branch responded with a rainbow.
J&J: Potential HIV Vaccine Falls Short in Mid-Stage Study
A potential HIV vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson did not provide protection against the virus in a mid-stage study, the drugmaker said Tuesday.
20 States Sue Over Biden Admin School, Work LGBTQ+ Protections
Attorneys general from 20 states sued President Joe Biden's administration Monday seeking to halt directives that extend federal sex discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ people.
'AntiVaxMomma' Accused of Selling Bogus Vaccination Cards
A New Jersey woman calling herself the AntiVaxMomma on Instagram sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Even During the Pandemic, Gay Rodeos Survive
Where can you find a drag queen riding a bronco? Perhaps in a challenge on some future episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race;" but you could have last weekend during the Zia Regional Rodeo, the only annual LGBTQ rodeo event in New Mexico.
Virginia High Court Rules for Teacher in Transgender Debate
The Supreme Court of Virginia has upheld a lower court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of a northern Virginia gym teacher who said he won't refer to transgender students by their preferred pronouns.
Man Testifies Against R. Kelly in Sex-Trafficking Trial
After days of testimony from women claiming they were groomed and sexually abused by R. Kelly, a man took the witness stand at Kelly's sex-trafficking trial in New York City to say the R&B star exploited him in the same way when he was in high school.