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Florida Mother Fears Her Family will be Devastated as Trial on Trans Health Care Ban Begins
The mother of a transgender girl sobbed in federal court as she contemplated having to move away from her Navy officer husband to get health care for her 12-year-old if Florida's ban on gender dysphoria treatments for minors is allowed to take affect.
Grindr Announces Partnership with AI Provider
According to a press release, Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) today announced it has signed an exclusive partnership with Ex-Human , to fuel the app company's in-house artificial intelligence capabilities and enhance the experience of its users.
DeSantis' AG Puts 'And Tango Makes Three' on Par with 'Nazi Propaganda'
When does free expression stray into Nazi propaganda territory? Is it when a president compares immigrants to "animals" or calls his political foes "vermin?" Or is it when a kids' book recounts the tale of two male penguins and their adorable chick?
Teachers Have Been Outed for Moonlighting in Adult Content. Do They Have Legal Recourse?
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
Mike Johnson Unhappy that More LGBTQ+ Youth are Living Authentically
The long arc of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's virulently homophobic career continues, with the longtime equality foe now expressing his woe that America's LGBTQ+ youth are coming out.
2023 Rewind: Atlantis Cruises Bans Gay Customers from Posting 'Explicit' Content While On Board
Gay travelers could find themselves high and dry without a refund if they post "explicit" sexual photos or videos online while on an Atlantis Events cruise.
A Major Milestone in LGBTQ+ Rights Occurred 50 Years Ago Today
Fifty years ago today came a major ruling that affected how LGBTQ+ were perceived by American psychiatrists.
One Fourth of United Methodist Churches in US have Left in Schism over LGBTQ+ Ban. What Happens Now?
A quarter of U.S. congregations in the United Methodist Church received permission to leave the denomination during a five-year window that authorized departures for congregations over disputes involving the church's LGBTQ-related policies.
Virginia Court Revives Lawsuit by Teacher Fired for Refusing to Use Transgender Student's Pronouns
A lawsuit filed by a Virginia high school teacher who was fired after he refused to use a transgender student's pronouns was reinstated Thursday by the state Supreme Court.
From Suit to Speedo: 'Drag Race' Pit Crew Member Bryce Eilenberg's Career Balancing Act
Model Bryce Eilenberg balances two diverse careers: he's an aerospace engineer with a major SoCal company; and he's one of the longest-running members of the Pit Crew on "RuPaul's Drag Race."
2023 Rewind: Who is the Ring Perp? Police Seek Man Who Went Naked Door-to-Door in St. Louis Suburb
Who is the naked Ring perp? That is the question that residents of St. Charles, Missouri are wondering after Ring security cameras caught a tall, tattooed man going door-to-door in the nude.
Ohio Senate Clears Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
A Republican-backed proposal that would drastically affect how LGBTQ youth in Ohio live their lives cleared the state Senate, despite opposition from parents, medical providers and education professionals who call it cruel and potentially life threatening
Out With Dr. Bill: Stonewall Inn Brick Awards Was Far More than a Celebration
Attending the Stonewall Inn Brick Awards left an indelible mark on my memory, writes Dr. Bill Kapfer in his latest posting. This event was more than a celebration; it was a profound journey through the trials and triumphs of the LGBTQ community.
Trans Woman, Gender-Nonconforming Friend Slain in Toledo Double Murder
2023's count of lethal acts of violence against transgender and gender-nonconforming people claimed two more lives when Amiri Reid and Kejuan Richardson were both shot to death in Toledo.
DeSantis Attorneys Ask Federal Judge to Dismiss Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney World's governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
The Supreme Court Rejects an Appeal over Bans on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Children
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.
After Correction, Kentucky Falls From #1 Gayest State to Bottom of the Barrel
A report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute astonishingly ranked Kansas as the nation's leading state in terms of openly LGBTQ+ population. Then came the correction.
What Did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas War are Among the Year's Top Internet Searches
Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.
LGBTQ+ Activists in Minnesota Want Prosecutors to Treat the Killing of a Trans Woman as a Hate Crime
LGBTQ+ activists in Minnesota want prosecutors to treat the killing of a trans woman in Minneapolis as a hate crime, and they want lawmakers to strengthen legal safeguards to protect a community that's disproportionately the target of violence.
A New Study Says This State Is the Gayest!
The University of California, Los Angeles has some new insights on America's LGBTQ population.