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Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support
Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.
Trans Adults in Florida 'Blindsided' that New Law Limits Access to Health Care
Debate surrounding Florida's new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused mostly on trans children. But a new law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult — even impossible — for many trans adults to get treatment.
Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ Community Holds Pride March, Demands End to Discrimination
Hundreds of members of Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ community paraded through the streets of the capital Colombo on Sunday to mark the Pride month and demand an end to discrimination.
Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts
Now you see it, now you don't. Such is the mixed message from social media posts from the US Navy concerning Pride.
Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors after Governor Signs Bill
Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.
Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism
A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform's handling of posts about transgender topics.
German Actor Margit Cartensen, Known for Fassbinder Roles, Dies at 83
German stage and screen actor Margit Carstensen, star of iconic films by influential director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, has died aged 83, her agent said on Friday.
Trump-Appointed Judge Rejects Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law
Tennessee's first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional, a federal judge says.
Antonio Moreno — Ex-Adult Male Star — Elected Mayor of Spanish Town
Antonio Moreno (aka retired adult male star Hector de Silva) was elected mayor of the small Spanish town where he lives with his partner.
Protests Erupted Outside Los Angeles Elementary School's Pride Month Assembly
Police officers separated groups of protesters and counterprotesters Friday outside a Los Angeles elementary school that has become a flashpoint for Pride month events across California.
As Anti-Gay Sentiment Grows, More LGBTQ+ People Seek to Flee Uganda
Homosexuality has long been illegal in Uganda under a colonial-era law criminalizing sexual activity "against the order of nature." The new law signed by President Yoweri Museveni had been widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.
As End of Session Nears, Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Controversial LGBTQ+-Related Bills
As Louisiana's legislative session nears adjournment, lawmakers in the Republican-dominated legislature pushed forward controversial LGBTQ+-related bills, including advancing a resurrected ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths.
Governor Raises Pride Flag over Wisconsin Capitol in show of LGBTQ+ Support
A gay pride flag rose over the Wisconsin Capitol on Thursday in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community as it weathers heightened attacks from conservatives across the country.
Some Trans People Turn to Crowdfunding to Leave Florida after Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
Dozens of transgender people in Florida turned to crowdfunding to help leave the state after the passage of new legislation that targets the LGBTQ+ community, including a law that curtails access to gender-affirming care for adults and bans it for minors.
Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' Bill for Public School Classrooms Advances in the Legislature
A bill that would broadly ban K-12 public school employees in Louisiana from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom is nearing final passage after securing the endorsement of a key Senate committee Thursday.
Russian Lawmakers Introduce Draft Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Surgery
Russian lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a draft bill that would impose a ban on gender-affirming surgery, the latest move in the Kremlin-orchestrated crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.
Fredy Alanis Recalls When Dick Sent Him to the ER
In honor of the first day of Pride Month, Fredy Alanis looked bad to a bad day he had five years ago when he nearly died after rupturing his airway with an oversized penis.
Watch: Indiana Students Take the Lead when School Cancels Play with LGBTQ+ Themes
When an Indiana school pulled the plug on a play with LGBTQ+ themes, the students decided to produce it for themselves at an off-school venue. The play was a rousing success.
Money Stored in Payment Apps Could be Vulnerable, Financial Watchdog Warns
Customers of Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term because the funds might not be safe during a crisis.
Oregon Youths' Climate Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Can Proceed to Trial, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists can proceed to trial.