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Did Boxer Ryan Garcia Just Come Out?
The boxer, who once recently said that he is 'gay' if he takes steroids, just tested positive for steroids.
Mississippi Republicans Revive Bill to Regulate Transgender Bathroom Use in Schools
Mississippi's Republican-led Legislature completed a last-ditch effort Thursday to revive a bill to regulate transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.
Andrea Doria Dos Passos Killing Underscores Need for LGBTQ Shelter, Advocates Say
Passos, 37, was killed outside of the Miami City Ballet in Miami, Florida on April 23.
Conservative States Challenge Federal Rule on Treatment of Transgender Students
Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation seeking to protect trans students's rights in schools by banning blanket policies that bar trans students from school bathrooms aligning with their gender, among other provisions.
New Hampshire Town Divided Over LGBTQ-Inspired Murals
A local nonprofit in Littleton, New Hampshire, is facing community backlash over murals meant to "beautify blighted properties."
Passage of Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Iraq Draws Diplomatic Backlash
Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.
As Border Debate Shifts Right, Sen. Alex Padilla Emerges as Persistent Counterforce for Immigrants
Sen. Alex Padilla is putting his stamp on the Democratic Party's approach to immigration.
Student Anti-War Protesters Dig In as Faculty Condemn Universities' Leadership Over Calling Police
— Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at universities across U.S., some of whom have clashed with police in riot gear, dug in Saturday and vowed to keep their demonstrations going as faculty at several schools condemned university presidents.
Rooting for Trump to Fail Has Made His Stock Shorters Millions
Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable.
Melania Trump Announces Plan to Copycat Biden's LGBTQ+ Election Outreach
Melania Trump unveiled a plan for the former president's campaign to reach out to LGBTQ+ voters — only a couple of weeks after the Biden campaign announced its own outreach effort.
Watch: Bill Maher Slams Disney and Drag Queen Story Hour, All in One Problematic Breath
Don't expect Bill Maher to guest on an episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" anytime soon. And after Friday night's rant, expect her to tell him to "sashay away."
Melania Trump is Set to Make a Return to Husband's Campaign with Appearance for the Log Cabin Republicans
Former first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband's presidential campaign with a political appearance for the Log Cabin Republicans, an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ members of the GOP.
DeSantis Tweaks Florida Book Challenge Law, Blames Liberal Activist Who Wanted Bible Out of Schools
Two years ago, Democrats repeatedly and forcefully warned Republicans and Gov. Ron DeSantis that a new law making it easier to challenge school books was so broadly worded that it would create havoc across the state.
Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and 2 Anti-Abortion Bills
Kansas' governor on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.
Israeli Critic Tony Kushner Accepts PEN America Award, While Others Decline in Protest Over Israel-Hamas War Stance
Several authors have turned down awards and awards nominations from PEN America, citing unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization's stance on the war in Gaza.
Chick-fil-A Is Coming to Palm Springs and the Local Gays Are Not Happy
It will be the first-ever location in Palm Springs for the Christian-leaning restaurant chain.
Books on LGBTQ+ Identity and Race Targeted for Bans Last Year
A great majority of last year's banned books were found to have themes focused on LGBTQ+ identity and race.
Melania Trump Scheduled for Log Cabin Republicans Event at Mar-a-Lago
Melania Trump, wife of former president Donald Trump, will be making a rare campaign-related appearance at a Log Cabin Republicans fundraising event slated to take place at Mar-a-Lago.
First They Tried Protests of Anti-Gay Bills. Then Students Put on a Play at Louisiana's Capitol
In the past, students at New Orlean's high school in New Orleans have held walkouts to protest anti-inclusion proposals. This year, a group of students tried something different: a play, based on their own experiences, performed on the steps of the state
Jesse Watters Claims Doctors Profiteering off Trans Surgeries
On Friday, Jesse Watters, who has become Fox News' Sultan of Smug, launched a disinformation campaign against the medical profession and the trans community on the network's daily chatfest "The Five."