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Paris Olympics Set Record for Number of Openly LGBTQ+ Athletes, but Some Say Progress isn't Finished
The Olympic Games have made giant strides in recent years (the Paris 2024 Olympics set a record for the most athletes who are openly LGBTQ+) but advocates and athletes say international athletics have a long way to go in opening up to the queer community.
Olympic Opening Ceremony DJ Filing Legal Complaints for Online Abuse over 'Last Supper'
A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony took a legal turn, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online.
Kamala Harris' Husband Says he was 'Messing Around' with Gay BFFs when he Found Out Biden Stepped Down
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, had just been working out with gay friends when President Joe Biden stepped back from the election and endorsed Harris for president. His gay buddies had to tell him.
A Record 191 Openly LGBTQ+ Athletes are Competing in the 2024 Olympics
A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, a massive leap during a competition that organizers have pushed to center around inclusion and diversity.
Paris Olympics Organizers Say they Meant No Disrespect with 'Last Supper' Tableau
Paris Olympics organizers apologized Sunday to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during the glamorous opening ceremony, which included drag artists and dancers.
Major Queer Play Abruptly Canceled by Texas High School with Little Explanation
A production of a significant queer play scheduled for next spring at a Texas high school will not go on, parents were informed on Friday
Paris' Olympics Opening Was Wacky and Wonderful — and Upset Bishops. Here's Why
Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony that the French capital used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night.
Grindr Blocking Location Services at Paris Olympics to Protect Athletes
The gay dating app has disabled some of its location-sharing features to protect athletes from harassment.
Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Scoffs at His 'Nonsense' in Scorching Post
Elon Musk was raked and roasted by his own daughter for the "nonsense" he posted about her, including claims that she was "slightly autistic" and that he knew she was gay when she was young.
Pete Buttigieg: Voters Are Ready for a Gay Vice President
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is reportedly being considered as a running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris
Drag Queens Shine at Olympics Opening, but 'Last Supper' Tableau Draws Criticism
In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — while also attracting criticism.
Olympic Shorts: Mr. France Makes His Debut; And a Lost Wedding Ring
Short takes from the Games: France's Victor Wembanyama made his Olympic debut on Saturday; while the French rugby team dominated, and an Italian high jumper drops his wedding ring in the Seine.
Olympic Pics: Check Out the Celebrities at the Paris Opening Ceremony
The spectacular opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games has attracted millions of visitors to Paris, including these celebrities.
Olympic Pics: Paris Glitters in the Rain for Ambitious Opening Ceremony
Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony. Check out these Associated photos of the event.
Paris Dazzles with a Rainy Olympics Opening Ceremony on the Seine River
A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled a
Days Before a Biden Rule Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias Takes Effect, Judges are Narrowing Its Reach
Federal courts are narrowing the Biden administration's enforcement of a rule protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination, and allowing critics to limit it even further school by school.
West Virginia is Asking the U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Transgender Surgery Medicaid Coverage Case
West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.
Paris Olympics Off to Rough Start, with Sabotaged Trains and Cloudy Skies
The Paris Olympics were off to a rough start Friday, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's high-speed rail network and forecast rains ahead of the sprawling, ambitious opening ceremony.
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Law Restricting Both Medical Care for Transgender Youth and Abortion
The state's high court acknowledged in its ruling that abortion and gender-affirming care "are distinct types of medical care," but found the law does not violate Nebraska's single-subject rule.
Vice President Kamala Harris' Makes History on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'
Harris has made history as the first sitting vice president to appear on the show.