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Former Abercrombie & Fitch Chief Mike Jeffries Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries and two other men have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, a spokesperson for federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
South Carolina Man Gets Life in Prison in Killing of Black Transgender Woman
A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday in the killing of a Black transgender woman after the exposure of their secret sexual relationship.
2 Transgender Women Stabbed to Death at Home in Northwest Pakistan
Two men armed with daggers killed two transgender women at their home in conservative northwest Pakistan overnight before fleeing the scene, police said, a sign of increasing violence against trans people in the country.
What's a 'Jezebel Spirit'? Some Christians Use the Term to Paint Kamala Harris with a Demonic Brush
Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a "Jezebel spirit," using a term with deeply racist & misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars.
Wealthier Americans Are Driving Retail Spending and Powering US Economy
It's a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace?
Look Who Posted the Cutest Pic on National Coming Out Day!
Are Missouri Senator Josh Hawley and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker telling the world something with this pic posted on National Coming Out Day? Maybe not, but the tweets are hilarious!
Volleyball Commissioner 'Heartbroken' over Forfeitures in Wake of Transgender Player Allegations
Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics".
Oklahoma Parents and Teachers Sue to Stop Top Education Official's Classroom Bible Mandate
A group of Oklahoma parents of public school students, teachers and ministers filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the state's top education official from forcing schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans.
Texas Sues Doctor and Accuses Her of Violating Ban on Gender-affirming Care
Texas has sued a Dallas doctor over accusations of providing gender-affirming care to youths, marking one of the first times a state has sought to enforce recent bans driven by Republicans.
Italy Expands its Ban on Surrogacy to Overseas as Critics Say it Targets Same-Sex Couples
Italy on Wednesday criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy, a measure slammed by opponents as "medieval" and discriminatory to same-sex couples.
Death of Ex-One Direction Member Liam Payne at 31 Shocks Fans Around the World
Shockwaves spread around the world Thursday at the death of Liam Payne, who shot to stardom as a member of British boy band One Direction and had to deal with intense global fame while still in his teens.
Logan Slaughter (aka Logan Hardcore) Finds the Radiant Light (In Candles, That Is)
Two years ago NYC drag star Logan Hardcore announced she was stepping away from drag, not retiring; but pursuing other interests. Today Logan Slaughter runs Radiant Light Candles, his successful move to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship.
Hundreds of Troops Kicked Out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Get Upgraded to Honorable Discharges
The Pentagon announced that more than 800 military personnel had their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after being kicked out of the military under its former "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Out Finnish Hockey Pro, 29, Shot Dead; Reports Say 65-Year-Old Partner Arrested
Janne Puhakka, Finland's first out pro hockey player was found dead in his home. Reports say he was a murder victim, and a suspect is in custody. The 29-year-old lived with his 65-year-old partner.
Meta's Oversight Board Says Viral Video Left on Facebook Threatened LGBTQ+ People in Nigeria
Meta's oversight board expressed serious concern Tuesday over the company's failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gay.
Mexico is Struggling to Stamp Out a Homophobic Soccer Chant Ahead of the World Cup
Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state and considered the birthplace of a problematic tradition — a homophobic soccer chant that has cost Mexico hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines over the past two decades.
6 People Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuits, Including Man who was 16 at the Time
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Donald Trump Uses 'Full Metal Jacket' Clips to Portray his Ideal Military
Donald Trump is embracing perhaps Hollywood's most memorable drill sergeant to portray his vision of a hardened military and mock the Biden administration's embrace of the LGBTQ+ community serving openly.
German Soccer Player Suspended Over Homophobic Incident
Pro-soccer player Kevin Behren, along with other team members, were asked to sign various memorabilia items. One of these items included a rainbow jersey. Allegedly, Behrens refused to sign eventually, saying "I won't sign that gay shi|*t."
Trump's Protests Aside, his Agenda Has Plenty of Overlap with Project 2025
Donald Trump insists that Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for a hard-right turn in American government and society, does not reflect his priorities for a White House encore. Further analysis says that's not quite the case.