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Out Journalist Tweets 'Chills' Over Biden. Gets Canned by the New York Times. Then They Slammed Her
Out journalist Lauren Wolfe got canned from her job at the New York Times for writing a pro-Biden tweet, but they didn't stop there.
After Dismissing Queer Journalist for a Political Tweet, New York Times Forced to Defend Reporter Called on Racist Comments
The New York Times has gone public about disciplinary action against a reporter accused of racist statements.
Biden Warns Of Growing Cost of Delay on $1.9t Econ Aid Plan
President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing "cost of inaction" on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for "creative" ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
'Simple Is Beautiful': One-Shot Vaccine Proves Effective
The first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides good protection against the illness, Johnson & Johnson reported in a key study released Friday, offering the world a potentially important new tool as it races to stay ahead of the rapidly mutating virus.
Keepster: Saving Memories in a Digital Age
Keepster is an innovative app that archives your messages with easy-to-use search functionality that can also turn your messages into creative keepsakes for years to come.
LGBTQ Seniors and COVID-19: A Generation of Resilience Instills Faith Instead of Fear
LGBTQ seniors across the country continue to find ways to counter the devastating impact of COVID-19, but a delayed vaccine rollout along with fear and mistrust put our most vulnerable community in jeopardy.
GameStop Soars, and Wall Street Bends Under the Pressure
GameStop's stock is back to the races Friday, and the overall U.S. market is down again, as the saga that's captivated and confused Wall Street ramps up the drama.
Biden Faces Scrutiny Over Reliance on Executive Orders
President Joe Biden and aides are showing touches of prickliness over growing scrutiny of his heavy reliance on executive orders in his first days in office.
NJ Officers Suspended Over Alleged Attack at Women's Prison
Dozens of corrections officers at New Jersey's only women's prison have been placed on paid leave following allegations that staff brutally beat and sexually assaulted inmates there.
J&J 1-Dose Shot Prevents COVID-19, But With Less Efficacy
Johnson & Johnson's long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot — not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.
Role of Race in US Vaccine Rollout Gets Put to the Test
The role that race should play in deciding who gets priority for the COVID-19 vaccine was put to the test Thursday in Oregon, but people of color won't be the specific focus in the next phase of the state's rollout.
Philadelphia's Problematic Vaccine Rollout Raises Larger Questions
Philadelphia chose a 22-year-old graduate student in psychology with a few faltering startups on his resume to launch its mass vaccination program. What could go wrong? Everything.
Cicely Tyson, Groundbreaking Award-Winning Actor, Dead At 96
Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper's wife in "Sounder," a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 & touched TV viewers' hearts in "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman," died Thursday at age 96.
Netflix Leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ Representation
Netflix is once again the top contender at the GLAAD Media Awards with 26 nominations.
Trading Sites Restrict Stock Trading in GameStop, Other Cos.
Robinhood and other online trading platforms are moving to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Cruise Canceled? There's an App for That
Those who had a cruise planned for 2020 — and now 2021 — may feel lost at sea when it comes to tracking all of the details for credits or rescheduled bookings. The Shipmate app has launched a new feature to do just that.
Big Gay Ice Cream Shutters in Philly, Following Closure of Original NYC Shop
The Philadelphia location of Big Gay Ice Cream has closed its doors for good, its owners announced, another casualty of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Homophobic Political Pundit Makes Wild Claims About Trump Election Loss
In a video obtained by LGBTQ Nation via Rightwing Watch, anti LGBTQ activist Scott Lively made the bold claim that former President Trump was removed from office by God due to his support of gay men.
FBI Raids Apartment of Far-Right Gay Trump Supporter
The apartment of the "Adorable Deplorable" — far-right gay hairstylist and Trump supporter Kristopher Dreww — was raided and searched by the FBI on Monday
How Many Variants of the Coronavirus Are There?
There are many circulating around the world, but health experts are primarily concerned with the emergence of three.