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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.
Idaho's Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care has Families Desperately Scrambling for Solutions
Idaho parents are desperate to find solutions after their trans children lost access to the gender-affirming care they were receiving, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on such treatments.
It's Cinco de Mayo, and Festivities are Planned Across the US. But in Mexico, Not so Much
Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are planned at venues across the country on Sunday — May 5 — in a celebration with widely misunderstood origins that is barely recognized south of the border.
Marijuana Backers Eye Proposed Federal Regulatory Change as an Aid to Legalizing Pot in More States
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis.
Putin Set to Begin Another 6-year Term, Entering a New Era of Extraordinary Power in Anti-LGBTQ+ Russia
Russia last year banned the notional LGBTQ+ "movement" by declaring it to be extremist in what officials said was a fight for traditional values. Courts also banned gender transitioning.
United Methodists Remove Anti-gay Language from Their Official Teachings on Societal Issues
United Methodist delegates on Thursday removed a 52-year-old declaration from their official social teachings that deemed "the practice of homosexuality ... incompatible with Christian teaching".
You Won't Believe How Much the Abbey Nightclub Sold for in West Hollywood
The iconic collection of restaurants and nightclubs in West Hollywood went for a pretty penny.
Report: German Gay Soccer Players Preparing to Come Out En Masse on International Day Against Homophobia
If things go as reportedly planned, this May 17 will be a day to remember as a number of closeted gay German soccer players are planning to come out all at once.
Transgender Louisianans Lost their Ally in the Governor's Seat. Now they're Girding for a Fight
As trans people in Louisiana watched surrounding states in the conservative South pass a slew of laws targeting nearly every facet of their lives in recent years, they counted on their ally in the governor's office to keep their home a relative oasis.
Watch: Gabby George Promises OnlyFans; Hates Gay Culture
Infamous ex-congressman George Santos gave an hour-long interview this past week to let the world know he doesn't like gay culture, is returning to drag for money, and is joining OnlyFans.
Caitlyn Jenner Controversially Said This About Pro-Palestinian Protests
The former Olympian took to X, formerly Twitter, to speak her mind about ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across country.
Grindr Hit With Big Lawsuit After Sharing Users' HIV Status With Ad Firms
A lawsuit alleges that the HIV statuses of hundreds of UK Grindr users was misused.
Yellen Says Threats to Democracy Risk U.S. Economic Growth, an Indirect Jab at Trump
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argues that a fractured democracy can have destructive effects on the economy — an indirect jab at Donald Trump.
Which States Could Have Abortion on the Ballot in 2024?
A movement to put abortion rights questions to voters since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade is playing out on ballots across the land.
Ex-minor League Umpire Sues MLB, Says He was Harassed, Fired for Being Bisexual
A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he is male and bisexual.
Norwegian Islamist Wanted over Deadly Shooting at LGBTQ+ Festival is Being Sent Back from Pakistan
A radical Norwegian Islamist who is suspected of complicity in the deadly shooting at an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo two years ago has been expelled from Pakistan and is on his way to Norway.
United Methodist Delegates Repeal Their Church's Ban on Its Clergy Celebrating Same-sex Marriages
United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church's longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches.
British Gay Man's Family Says He was Targeted, Abused by Anti-Gay Qatari Law Enforcement
A gay British-Mexican man was placed under arrest and accused of drug possession by Qatari police when he showed up for a Grindr date — a situation his family says shows he was targeted and framed.
Arkansas Governor Says State Won't Comply with New Federal Rules on Treatment of Trans Students
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared that the state won't comply with a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools, joining other Republican-led states that are defying the new rules.