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Guilty: Trump Becomes First Former U.S. President Convicted of Felony Crimes
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments.
Texas Democrat who Joined GOP in Supporting Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Loses Primary
A Texas Democratic who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat.
Cannes Best Actress Karla Sofía Gascón Sues French Politician Over Transphobia
Fresh off of her shared best actress win for "Emilia Pérez," Karla Sofía Gascón has filed a complaint over a far-right politician's transphobic comments.
Trump Campaign Calls 'The Apprentice' Film 'Blatantly False,' Director Offers to Screen It for Him
Donald Trump's reelection campaign called "The Apprentice," a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, "pure fiction" and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
California Evangelical Seminary Ponders Changes that Would Make It More Welcoming to LGBTQ Students
Fuller Theological Seminary, an evangelical school in Pasadena, California, is deliberating whether to become more open to LGBTQ+ students who previously faced possible expulsion if found to be in a same-sex union.
Is It Any Surprise that Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert Made a Homophobic Pete Buttigieg Joke?
Boebert tried to poke fun at Buttigieg's sexuality and status as a father, and he was having none of it.
Watch: What Is Comedian Jon Lovett Doing in 'Survivor' Season 47?
The "Pod Save America" host was spotted among the show's contestants, and fans are surprised to see him.
These Social Media Platforms Majorly Failed GLAAD's Safety Index
TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and X all earned less than stellar grades when it comes to protecting LGBTQ users.
HRC to Spend $15 Million to Rally 'Equality Voters' in Swing States
The Human Rights Campaign is stepping up to energize "equality voters" in half a dozen swing states, even as polling continues to show Trump gaining ground with younger voters and minorities.
Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment Fails in Acrimonious End to Legislative Session
Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would have enshrined protections for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state Constitution as the 2024 legislative session came to an acrimonious end.
Watch: Cynthia Erivo Delivers Empowering Speech About Being 'Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced, and Queer'
Tony Award-winning actor Cynthia Erivo i was presented with the Schrader Award by Jada Pinkett-Smith on Saturday night at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala.
Jesus Is Their Savior, Trump Is Their Candidate. Ex-President's Backers Say He Shares Faith, Values
As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians.
Milo Yiannopoulos Has Reportedly Dumped Kanye West Over Yeezy Porn Plans
The controversial ex-Breitbart editor was reportedly serving as Yeezy's chief of staff.
Is J.K. Rowling Up to Her Transphobic Trolling Tricks?
In her latest transphobic trick, the "Harry Potter" author has been using her social media reach to bully a transgender football manager, comparing her to a "straight, white, middle-aged bloke."
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Rails Against Pride, Feminism, Abortion & Biden. And Calls Taylor Swift his 'Teammate's Girlfriend'
"It is safe to say that over the years, I have gained quite the reputation for speaking my mind," began Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker in a commencement address at conservative Catholic Benedictine College last weekend.
'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says
A Missouri candidate with a homophobic campaign platform created a video in which she tells viewers not to be "weak and gay" as she runs through a queer neighborhood. Gay Twitter offered a strong response.
How West Virginia's First Transgender Elected Official is Influencing Local Politics
When Rosemary Ketchum gets introduced as the first openly transgender person to win elective office in West Virginia, there's often a shocked look that comes across people's faces.
Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31
The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) presents the 7th annual Provincetown Pride Festival on May 31-June 2, 2024.
Minnesota and Other Democratic-Led States Lead Pushback on Censorship. They're Banning the Book Ban
Minnesota is one of several Democratic-leaning states where lawmakers are now pursuing bans on book bans.
'Gay Furries' Hacker Group Hits Far-right Media Outlet in Anti-Transphobia Crusade
Known as the SiegedSec, the group released a statement taking credit for a cyberattack on the right-wing "Real America's Voice" after the outlet experienced a major data leak.