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Pope Francis Affirms 'Todos, Todos, Todos' Includes LGBTQ+ People of Faith
Francis affirmed that his exhortation that "todos, todos, todos" (everyone, everyone, everyone) is welcome in the Catholic Church means LGBTQ+ people. The comment became something of a motto.
From Stonewall to Pride, Black Transwomen Have Led the Fight for Equal Rights
Though details remain murky about how the Stonewall uprising started, what is clear is that Black transwomen have been instrumental in the LGTBQ+ equality struggle from the start.
Conservative Groups Sue to Block Biden Plan Canceling $39 Billion in Student Loans
Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration's plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.
Out Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Leaves her Final Women's World Cup with Pride
Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women's World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team.
DeSantis' Retaliation Against Disney Hurts Florida, Former Governors and Lawmakers Say
A group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials compared Gov. Ron DeSantis takeover of Disney World's governing district to autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China.
Trans Youth at Higher Risk of Suicide from 'Conversion Therapy' than Hormone Treatment
Trans youth are eight times more likely to attempt suicide than their cisgender peers — but suicide attempts drop sharply among trans teens when they are allowed access to hormone therapy.
Some Say 'Last Days' Are Here After Drag Queen Tops the iTunes Christian and Gospel Album Chart
Drag queen Flamy Grant is charting to the top of iTunes Christian and Gospel album chart, much to the chagrin of some conservatives.
The EPA's Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions to Slow Climate Change Runs into Skepticism
The government's most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism both about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough.
Cinnabon Workers Strike to Protest Company's Pride Flag Ban
When a decision came down to ban Pride flags at 16 Cinnabon locations in California, more than a dozen employees walked off the job declaring they felt "singl[ed] out," "humiliated," and "unsafe."
Out Aussie Soccer Star Sam Kerr Set to Play at Women's World Cup
The star striker has been sidelined since injuring her left calf on the eve of co-host Australia's first game against Ireland on July 20, but is is expected to get on the field against Denmark on Monday.
Justice Kagan Supports Ethics Code but Says Supreme Court Divided on How to Proceed
Justice Elena Kagan publicly declared her support for an ethics code for the U.S. Supreme Court but said there was no consensus among the justices on how to proceed.
New York City High School Student Charged with Hate-motivated Murder in Killing of Gay Dancer
Police took the teenager into custody Friday in connection with the killing of the 28-year-old O'Shae Sibley, who was gay. Authorities declined to release the defendant's name.
'Monster Hunters' Wanted in New Search for the Mythical Loch Ness Beast
The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for "budding monster hunters" and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the 1970s.
Prosecutors Ask Judge to Issue Protective Order after Trump Post Appearing to Promise Revenge
Prosecutors pointed specifically to a post on Trump's Truth Social platform from earlier Friday in which Trump wrote, in all capital letters, "If you go after me, I'm coming after you!"
Progressives' Embrace of Disney in LGBTQ+ Rights Battle with DeSantis Entails Risks
Joining forces with corporations to achieve political ends can be advantageous, but it also poses risks for progressives, who may suffer setbacks when their principles no longer align with corporate profits.
How Many Transgender and Intersex People Live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws will Impact Millions
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but often absent from policy decisions is a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
A Funeral Home in El Salvador Offers Pink Coffins with Barbie Linings
A funeral home in El Salvador has taken Barbie mania to an extreme, offering pink coffins with Barbie linings. It's all designed so you can be a Barbie fan till the day you die — and even after that.
Introducing the Anti-Bud Light: Gay Water
The new new vodka and soda beverage is proudly gay and won't buckle under pressure from bigotry according to its founder.
After Clash over Teaching on Gender, Psychology Class May be Available to Florida Students
Faced with altering its AP Psychology course to comply with Florida's limits on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity, the nonprofit College Board is pushing back.
Pope Presides over Solemn Way of the Cross Prayer as Portugal Government Weighs in on LGBTQ+ Protest
Pope Francis led an estimated 800,000 people in a meditation at World Youth Day, as the Portuguese government weighed in on an incident of intolerance directed at LGBTQ+ pilgrims.