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Watch: Shooting Deaths of Danny Henson and Serenity Hollis Mark at Least 25 Anti-Trans Killings in 2021

By Kilian Melloy | May 15, 2021

The May 4 shooting death of Danika "Danny" Henson and the May 8 shooting death of Serenity Hollis marked the year's 24th and 25th cases of lethal violence targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people.

Watch: 'The Gaycation Travel Show' Takes on Manhattan

By Matthew Wexler | May 15, 2021

The first episode of "The Gaycation Travel Show" takes viewers on a virtual tour on Manhattan with host Ravi Roth and special guest Ivan Quintanilla.

Prosecutors Ask to Drop Most Charges in Doctor Rape Case

May 15, 2021

State prosecutors on Friday asked a judge to dismiss most sex crime charges filed against a reality TV doctor and his girlfriend, who are accused of drugging and raping several women at their Southern California home.

Newsom's Spending Binge Reshapes California Recall Election

By Michael R. Blood | May 15, 2021

A fading coronavirus crisis and an astounding windfall of tax dollars have reshuffled California's emerging recall election, allowing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to talk about an end to most COVID-19 restrictions and propose billions in new spending.

Oklahoma Governor Booted from Tulsa Race Massacre Commission

By Sean Murphy and Terry Wallace | May 15, 2021

The commission formed to observe the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre announced Friday that it had booted Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt from his seat on the panel a week after he signed a bill outlawing the teaching of some race and racism concept

States, Business Sort Out What New CDC Mask Guidance Means

By Heather Hollingsworth and Stephen Groves | May 15, 2021

More than a dozen states quickly embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most cases.

US Calls Reports of Migrant Children in Buses 'Unacceptable'

By Elliot Spagat | May 15, 2021

Reports of unaccompanied migrant children being forced to stay overnight in parked buses at the Dallas convention center are "completely unacceptable" if true, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday.

'Great Day for America': Vaccinated Can Largely Ditch Masks

By Zeke Miller, Michael Balsamo | May 14, 2021

In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people.

Conservatives Seize on Gas Crunch to Blame Biden, Stir Base

By ali S | May 14, 2021

Social media posts along with conservative websites and commentators misleadingly painted President Biden and his administration as catalysts of chaos, who not only mishandled the temporary shutdown of the nation's largest fuel pipeline but engineered it.

Watch: Woke CIA Recruitment Campaign Features One 'Stunned' Employee

May 13, 2021

A federal agency with a shady past and shadowy image, has gotten woke with a series of recruitment ads that have been met with criticism and ridicule. The ads are part of the Central Intelligence Agency's ongoing "woke" recruitment campaign.

Why A Montana Man Served Seven Years In Prison for Gay Sex

By Emell Adolphus | May 13, 2021

Randall Menges went to prison and had to register as a sex offender for having consensual gay sex when gay sex was illegal in the state. A Montana judge is finally letting him off the offender list.

In a Year of Lemons, How Lemonade Insurance Also Supports Vital LGBTQ Organizations

SPONSORED CONTENT | May 13, 2021

Lemonade has turned wishful thinking into a reality with a technology-driven business model that makes acquiring various insurance types as easy as a few clicks, as well as a robust social action plan.

2021 Sets Record for Anti-LGBTQ Laws

By Kilian Melloy | May 13, 2021

Equality advocates have taken note of the record-shattering number of anti-LGBTQ laws that have already been passed this year — and the situation is poised to worsen.

Watch: Instagram Users Can Now Add Pronouns to Bio

May 13, 2021

Instagram is rolling out a new feature in some countries that allow users to add their pronouns to their bio.

Vetoed Arizona Sex Education Bill Coming Back with Changes

By Bob Christie | May 13, 2021

A sex education bill that was vetoed by Arizona's governor is being revived, with the sponsor keeping what she called "the heart" of the proposal, increased parental notifications, but stripping provisions specifically targeting discussion of LGBTQ issues

How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Remodel Without Overspending

By Annie Millerbernd, NerdWallet | May 13, 2021

Whether you're incorporating sustainability into your kitchen remodel or making specific changes to lower your utility bills, a green remodel doesn't have to be expensive. It can even save you money in the long term.

50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1976 — 'Oh, Rocky!'

By Jim Provenzano | May 12, 2021

The "advertorial" cover of the March 18, 1976 Bay Area Reporter did not include news of our nation's Bicentennial celebrations, but instead the hit production of "The Rocky Horror Show" and inside a 2-page interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Two Classes of Trans Kids Are Emerging with Puberty Blockers as the Defining Factor

May 12, 2021

Unequal access to gender-affirming health care, which occurs across state lines and socioeconomic divides, could cause two "classes" of transgender people in the United States to emerge.

How To Tell if Your College Is Trans-Inclusive

May 12, 2021

A researcher worked with more than 500 trans and gender-nonconforming students to examine which college policies and support services trans students most valued.

Criteria for Choosing the Right Bitcoin Trading Platform

May 12, 2021

Trading bitcoins online has never been easier thanks to online trading platforms.

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