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WWII Codebreaker Alan Turing Honored on New UK Bank Note
The rainbow flag is flying proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain's 50-pound note.
Vaccination Sign-Ups Prove Daunting for Speakers of Other Languages
Concerns about equity have loomed large in the nation's mass covid vaccination effort. Distribution of doses has been spotty among underserved populations, many of whom have been hit disproportionately by covid hospitalizations and deaths.
Colorado Shooter Posted Anti-LGBTQ Comments to Social Media
New reports reveal that Ahmad Alissa, the 21-year-old suspect in the Boulder, Colorado, mass shooting regularly posted homophobic content to social media.
Long Beach Pride-Colored Lifeguard Tower Burned Down in Suspected Arson
A Long Beach lifeguard tower painted in rainbow colors was destroyed in a fire early on Tuesday.
Brighter Outlook for US as Vaccinations Rise and Deaths Fall
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture, with COVID-19 deaths dipping below 1,000 a day on average for the first time since November.
Watch 'It's a Sin' Cast & Creatives in a Virtual Conversation on March 25
amfAR, the research organization dedicated to eradicating AIDS, announced a free virtual conversation with the creator, cast, and executive producer of the HBO Max limited series, "It's a Sin" on Thursday, March 25 at 7pm EDT.
Pope Taps Gay Chilean Sex Abuse Whistleblower for Vatican Panel
Pope Francis on Wednesday named a Chilean survivor of clerical sex abuse to serve on a Vatican commission that advises the pontiff on how to protect children from pedophile priests.
Leaders Unite for New Equality Act Campaign
The new national campaign Freedom & Opportunity For All launches this week, harnessing the power from leaders in business, civil rights, faith communities, education, healthcare, and advocacy to advocate for the Equality Act's urgent passage.
Transgender Student to Receive $300K in Discrimination Suit
Minnesota's largest school district will pay $300,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a transgender student who was barred from using the boys' locker room, school officials and supporters of the student said Tuesday.
Utah Governor Signs Divisive Measure to Require Porn Filters
Utah is a step closer to requiring all cellphones and tablets sold in the conservative state to automatically block pornography after the Republican governor signed legislation Tuesday that critics call a significant intrusion of free speech.
'Virginia Woolf,' 'Goldbergs' Star George Segal Dies at 87
George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and worked into his late 80s on the ABC sitcom "The Goldbergs," died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said.
New Poll: GOP Support Up for Same-Sex Marriage
A majority of Republicans now support same-sex marriage, according to a new poll from Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), released on Tuesday.
Grindr Launches Merch Collaboration with Pol Anglada
Debuting March 27, Grindr x Pol Anglada will feature Spanish-born, Paris-based artist Pol Anglada and include limited-edition shirts and prints.
A Not Guilty Plea to US Hate Charges in Attack on Gay Man
A Louisiana man pleaded not guilty Monday to federal hate crime charges alleging that he tried to kill and dismember a gay man.
How Can You Buy an Over-the-Counter Stock?
In stock trading, "over the counter" refers to stock that gets purchased through a broker rather than on an exchange. But what does that actually mean?
'What is LGBT?' Asks NH Lawmaker After Labeling Them 'Deviant'
A New Hampshire lawmaker apologized for referring to LGBTQ people of having "deviant sexuality" and promised to not only continue to learn from the experience but to educate others.
Anti-Vaxxer Naomi Wolf Posted Fake Quote by Fake Doctor... But Real Adult Film Star
Anti-vaxxer Naomi Wolf saw her most recent book canceled because of sloppy fact-checking; this past weekend she was pranked into posting a quote she also didn't check for accuracy.
Court: U Iowa Officials Liable for Targeting Christian Group
University of Iowa administrators can be held liable for monetary damages for improperly barring a Christian student group that rejects homosexual relationships, a federal appeals court ruled, in a victory for religious conservatives on college campuses.
Report: Extremist Groups Thrive on Facebook Despite Bans
A new outside report found that Facebook has allowed groups — many tied to QAnon, boogaloo and militia movements — to glorify violence during the 2020 election and in the weeks leading up to the deadly riots on the U.S. Capitol in January.
Colorado Baker Sued Again Over Alleged LGBTQ Bias
A Colorado baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple went on trial Monday in yet another lawsuit, this one involving a birthday cake for a transgender woman.