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Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Death of Transgender Woman
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for killing a transgender woman last year in Minneapolis.
Runner Suffers 'Cardiac Issues,' Dies During Half Marathon Just Before 2nd Anniversary with His Male Partner
Blake Groulx, 27, suffered "cardiac issues" and collapsed while running a half marathon in Minneapolis. His death took place not long before he and his partner would have marked two years together.
Delaware Democrats Back Sarah McBride's Bid to Become First Openly Transgender Person in US Congress
Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state's first Black U.S. senator.
Gay Twitter Goes to Town on Trump's Debate Claim about Trans Immigrants
Donald Trump has come up with some imaginative things, but one claim he made during his debate with Kamala Harris caught Gay Twitter's attention — and the platform's users promptly made a comical meal of it.
2 Transgender New Hampshire Girls can Play on Girls Sports Teams During Lawsuit, a Judge Rules
Two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams while the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Arizona's Ban on Transgender Girls Playing Girls School Team Sports Remains Blocked, Court Says
A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams.
Pakistan's Transgender Community Gets a Ride-Sharing Service for Safety
Pakistan's transgender community has gotten its first ride-sharing service in the latest effort to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment, the business' founder said on Wednesday.
French Paralympics Athlete Comes Out in Triumphant IG Post
Paralympics competitor Dimitri Pavadé finished fourth in the men's long jump competition in Paris, but he took the gold for courage when he came out in an Instagram post.
California Urologist Says Look to the Nose for Clues in Penis Size
A California urologist says that of physical attributes, it is a man's nose that gives the biggest clue to penis size. And the bigger the better.
Florida Quietly Removes LGBTQ+ Travel Info from State Website
Florida is home to many cities that attract LGBTQ+ tourists, so it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida's tourism marketing agency quietly removed the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
British Trans Activist Paul Carruthers Crowned Mr. Gay World
A new Mr. Gay World was crowned last week in a ceremony in the Alnwick Garden, a visitor's center in the town of Northumberland in northeast England. And a British trans man took the title.
Watch: DC Couple Assaulted by Shake Shack Staff for PDA in Restaurant
A queer couple snuck a kiss at a Shake Shack in DC's Dupont Circle, which outraged some restaurant staff to the point of violence.
LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Mormon Church's New Transgender Policies Marginalize Trans Members
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has disheartened LGBTQ+ activists after issuing a slew of new policies this week that would significantly restrict the role of its transgender members.
Trump Threatens to Jail Adversaries in Escalating Rhetoric Ahead of Pivotal Debate
Trump's message represents his latest threat to use the office of the presidency to exact retribution if he wins a second term.
Texas Dad Sentenced to Prison for Beating 2-Year-Old Son He Thought Was Gay
A 23-year-old Texas father of five was sentenced to a six-year prison sentence for beating his two-year-old son for exhibiting what he perceived to be gay tendencies.
Walz Touts Democratic Record of Defending LGBTQ+ Rights, Says Harris Will Advance Cause if Elected
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' record of defending LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday night, pledging that she will advance their cause if elected president.
How HIV/AIDS Got Its Name: Science, Stigma and Religious Language
From the start, this medical epidemic was also a moral epidemic.
Pride March Held in Conservative Serbia Under Heavy Police Protection
A Pride march on Saturday in Serbia's capital pressed for the demand that the populist government improve the rights of the LGBTQ+ community who often face harassment and discrimination.
Texas Preacher Wants Death Penalty for Two Gay Men, Preacher who Supports them
An extremist Texan preacher called for two gay men and the pastor who supports them be executed for speaking before another church congregation.
Ford Joins Growing List of Companies Changing Diversity Policies after Conservative Pressure
Ford Motor Co. has joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing pressure from conservative groups.