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Research Says Gen Z Is the Gayest Generation Yet
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), almost 1 in 10 of all 16 to 24-year-olds are estimated to identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB).
Outsports Exposes Numerous Homophobic Tweets from NFL Players Still Active on Social Media
Last week a gay fan of the queer website Outsports conducted an examination of tweets of all players on 2022 NFL rosters and found 2,012 instances of homophobic or otherwise problematic language on Twitter (now called X) by about 300 players.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee City from Enforcing Ban on Drag Performances on Public Property
A federal judge has temporarily blocked city officials in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from enforcing an ordinance designed to ban drag performances from taking place on public property.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, but Every Day is Dick Day for Fox News's 'The Five' Host Jesse Watters
Conservative commentator Jesse Watters used his Black heritage to argue against October being LGBT History Month in a rant on Fox News's "The Five."
Study Suggests Same-Sex Attraction Evolved in Mammals to Reduce Conflict
Researchers proposed that same-sex behavior has existed since the dawn of the animal kingdom but cautioned connecting it to humans.
25 Years after Matthew Shepard's Death, LGBTQ+ Activists Say Equal-Rights Progress is at Risk
It's been 25 years since Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old University of Wyoming student, died six days after he was savagely beaten by two young men. His death has been memorialized as an egregious hate crime that helped fuel the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Judge in Missouri Transgender Care Lawsuit Agrees to Step Aside but Decries 'Gamesmanship'
A judge agreed Friday to step aside in a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law restricting gender-affirming health care for minors, despite what he called "gamesmanship" from the plaintiffs' lawyers.
New Jersey Dad Sues State, District over Policy Keeping Schools from Outing Transgender Students
A New Jersey father filed a federal lawsuit to block a state policy aimed at keeping schools from outing transgender students to their parents.
DeSantis Allies Ask Florida Judge to Throw Out Disney's Counterclaims in Lawsuit
The governing district now controlled by supporters of the Republican governor said in court papers Wednesday that a state court judge should dismiss Disney's counterclaims.
Researchers: AI Chatbots Perpetuating Racism, Misinformation
A new study cautions that popular chatbots are perpetuating racist, debunked medical ideas, prompting concerns that the tools could worsen health disparities.
U.S. Auto Workers' Union Boss Says Strikes will Continue in Bid for Better Offers from Companies
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said while Detroit's automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in contract talks.
Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Lawmaker Sentenced to Slammer for Fraud
Former Florida state lawmaker Joe Harding vaulted to notoriety when he wrote the bill that became that state's infamous "Don't Say Gay" law. Now he has a different destination: Federal prison, for fraud.
Judge Blocks California School District Policy to Notify Parents if their Child Changes Pronouns
Parts of a Southern California school district policy that require staff to tell parents if their child asks to change their gender identification will stay halted after a judge granted a preliminary injunction to block them until a final decision is made
Georgia Agrees to Pay for Gender-Affirming Care for Public Employees, Settling a Lawsuit
Georgia will start paying for gender-affirming health care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health insurance plan.
Pulse Gay Nightclub Property to be Purchased by City of Orlando and Turned into a Memorial
The city of Orlando plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub property where 49 people were massacred seven years ago with the intention of building a memorial for the victims, Mayor Buddy Dyer said Wednesday.
Lawsuit Dropped after School Board Changes Course, Adopts Va. Governor's Transgender Student Policy
A Washington-based attorney confirmed his firm is dropping litigation it filed over Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new policies on trans students because the school board his firm sued has since adopted guidelines consistent with the governor's
After Coming Out, Footballer Jakub Jankto Can Now Play 'Without Hiding'
In February, international footballer Jakub Jankto came out, and now he says he is free to play the sport he loves "without hiding."
Netflix's Password-sharing Crackdown Reels in Subscribers as it Raises Prices for its Premium Plan
Netflix disclosed subscriber gains that signal the video streaming service's crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.
Hong Kong Court Upholds Rulings Backing Subsidized Housing Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday upheld two earlier rulings that supported the granting of subsidized housing benefits to same-sex couples, in another victory for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Disney Attorneys Want to Question Former Administrator in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees
Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the governing district that provides municipal services to Walt Disney World as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.