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Watch: NH School Board Member Hurls Anti-Gay Slurs as Cops Arrest Her
A Weare, N.H. school board member hurled anti-gay slurs as police placed her under arrest for interfering with them during a traffic stop. The moment was recorded and shared online.
Va. School Board OKs Revised Transgender Student Guidelines
A northern Virginia school board voted Wednesday to expand access for transgender students to school facilities and groups, a decision coming the day after hundreds of people for and against the changes converged for a public hearing.
Conservative Media Lose Their Minds Over Out Influencer Benny Drama's White House Vid
Conservative media went bonkers after comedian and social media influencer Benny Drama posted a short video of himself at the White House to promote vaccinations.
Pat Hitchcock, Daughter of Alfred Hitchcock, Dead at 93
Patricia Hitchcock O'Connell, the only child of Alfred Hitchcock and an actor herself who made a memorable appearance in her father's "Strangers on a Train" and championed his work in the decades following his death, has died at age 93.
Sexual Racism Isn't a 'Preference' — It's Systemic
The idea that sexual desire might be understood as mere preference — like a favorite ice cream flavor — is reductive. "Just a preference" is a familiar and reflexive shield for what experts call racialized sexual discrimination.
NYC Police Seek Anti-LGTBQ+ Assailant
An assailant hurling anti-LGBTQ+ slurs assaulted three people on a late-night train. The NYPD is now looking for tips that might lead to his arrest.
Instagram Apologizes for Censoring Out Director Almodóvar's New Film Poster
Instagram has apologized for removing the official poster for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's new film from the social network because it showed a female nipple, after the poster's designer complained of censorship.
3 Men Sentenced in Beating of Gay Couple in Austin, Texas
Three men won't serve any additional jail time after reaching plea deals in an assault on a gay couple in downtown Austin.
5 Easy Ways to Give Your Dog CBD
If you're ready to try CBD for your dog — or even if you've been using it for a while — we've got five easy ways and a variety of options and flavors to keep your pup happy and make it super easy to fit CBD into their daily routine.
Fauci Hopeful COVID Vaccines Get Full OK by FDA Within Weeks
Dr. Fauci predicted the potential move will spur a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Marriage Equality, Social Media Helping Drive Male Makeup Trend
Makeup is steadily becoming a more commonplace part of the male grooming arsenal — and marriage equality and social media are playing a part.
Staying Safe Amid COVID-19 Variants: 5 Questions Answered
An infectious disease specialist answers some common questions about variants and what you can do to best protect yourself.
Hospitals Run Low on Nurses as They Get Swamped with COVID
The rapidly escalating surge in COVID-19 infections across the U.S. has caused a shortage of nurses and other front-line staff in virus hot spots that can no longer keep up with the flood of unvaccinated patients.
Ex-Detroit Councilman Pugh Gets Parole in Sex Case with Teen Boy
The former president of the Detroit City Council has been granted parole about five years after his conviction for having sex with a teenage boy when he previously worked as a TV journalist.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns Over Sexual Harassment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19.
Charlotte OKs LGBTQ+ Protections after Blocked Expansion
Five years after North Carolina blocked an expansion of Charlotte's nondiscrimination ordinance, prompting a backlash that cost the state billions of dollars, the city council unanimously approved expansive protections for LGBTQ+ people.
DaBaby's Rant Only Scratches of Stigma Often Faced by People Living with HIV
A clinical psychologist takes a deeper look at the harm caused by DaBaby's homophobic and racist rant.
Watch: Foo Fighters Cover Bee Gees, Serenade Anti-LGBTQ Westboro Baptist Church Protesters
In case you thought either disco or the virulently anti-LGTBQ Westboro Baptist Church was dead, think again: Both came together as the Foo Fighters serenaded the hate group.
Top of the Class: Why Vivint Smart Security Scores High Marks Among Consumers
For the LGBTQ community, safety and security have never been more critical, but not all smart security systems are created equal. Here's what you should be looking for to protect your home and property.
Time's Up Leader Resigns after Criticism about Cuomo Ties
The leader of Time's Up, the #MeToo-era organization founded by Hollywood women to fight sexual harassment, resigned under fire Monday for advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration behind the scenes in its effort to discredit one of Cuomo's accusers.