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Ballot Measures in 41 States Give Voters a Say on Abortion and Other Tough Question

Ballot Measures in 41 States Give Voters a Say on Abortion and Other Tough Question

POLITICS | By David A. Lieb | Sep 22, 2024

More than 140 measures are going before voters in 41 states during the general election alongside choices for president and other top offices. The ballot questions will give voters a chance to directly decide some consequential issues.

Men Busted for Using Grindr to Commit Robberies in the UK

Men Busted for Using Grindr to Commit Robberies in the UK

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Sep 21, 2024

A gang of men reportedly used the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr to steal more than more than £100,000 (around $130,000) from multiple men in the United Kingdom over a 10-month period.

Harris Looks for Boost from Oprah as Part of Digital-First Media Strategy

Harris Looks for Boost from Oprah as Part of Digital-First Media Strategy

POLITICS | By Josh Boak and Zeke Miller | Sep 20, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris looked for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as she participated in a livestream Thursday evening with former talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Human Rights Campaign, other Civil Rights Groups Call on Major Corporations to Stick with DEI Programs

Human Rights Campaign, other Civil Rights Groups Call on Major Corporations to Stick with DEI Programs

BUSINESS | By Cathy Bussewitz | Sep 20, 2024

A broad group of civil rights organizations called on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack.

Focus on The Prelude Network's IVF Providers: Why We Do What We Do

Focus on The Prelude Network's IVF Providers: Why We Do What We Do

SPONSORED CONTENT | Sep 19, 2024

IVF requires the expertise of providers like doctors, nurses, and technicians. The providers of The Prelude Network open up about why they do what they do, helping families achieve their dreams of parenthood.

Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' on LGBTQ+ Minors in Kentucky

Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' on LGBTQ+ Minors in Kentucky

NATIONAL | By Bruce Schreiner | Sep 19, 2024

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of "conversion therapy" on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice.

Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Queer Voters Stand with Kamala Harris

Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Queer Voters Stand with Kamala Harris

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 18, 2024

Savvy queer voters are standing with Kamala Harris for president, with nearly three-quarters polled saying that they will be casting their ballots for Harris in November.

Kentucky Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' with Executive Order

Kentucky Governor Bans Use of 'Conversion Therapy' with Executive Order

NATIONAL | By Bruce Schreiner | Sep 18, 2024

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of "conversion therapy" on minors, calling it a step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that tries to change a person's sexual orientation.

Laura Loomer Attempts to Out Lindsey Graham in Unhinged Post

Laura Loomer Attempts to Out Lindsey Graham in Unhinged Post

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Sep 18, 2024

Loomer went on a homophobic social media tirade against the South Carolina senator.

California Governor Signs Laws to Crack Down on Election Deepfakes Created by AI

California Governor Signs Laws to Crack Down on Election Deepfakes Created by AI

POLITICS | By Tran Nguyen | Sep 18, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the 2024 election.

Georgian Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Echoing Measures in Russia

Georgian Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Echoing Measures in Russia

INTERNATIONAL | By Sophiko Megrelidze and Dasha Litvinova | Sep 17, 2024

Georgia's parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that curtails LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that echoes laws adopted in neighboring Russia.

Watch: Fox News Host Shocks Colleagues with 'I Need To Know If Someone Is Gay' Comment

Watch: Fox News Host Shocks Colleagues with 'I Need To Know If Someone Is Gay' Comment

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Sep 17, 2024

Jesse Waters shocked his fellow colleagues by saying, "I need to know if someone is gay."

Apparent Attempt on Trump's Life Raises Questions about How It Could Have Happened Again

Apparent Attempt on Trump's Life Raises Questions about How It Could Have Happened Again

POLITICS | By Jill Colvin | Sep 16, 2024

An apparent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump has rocked a presidential campaign marred by violence and raised questions about how such a thing could happen twice in as many months.

Long Before Gay Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Was at the Forefront of the Equal Rights Battle

Long Before Gay Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Was at the Forefront of the Equal Rights Battle

POLITICS | By Dan Merica and Chris Megerian | Sep 15, 2024

Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn't dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing one of the first same-sex unions in the United States.

Meet the Straight Ally Who is Protesting Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Meet the Straight Ally Who is Protesting Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

INTERNATIONAL | By Francis Kokutse | Sep 14, 2024

The bill criminalizes members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as its supporters, including promotion and funding of related activities and public displays of affection. It could send some people to prison for more than a decade.

Florida School District Must Restore Books with LGBTQ+ Content Under Settlement

Florida School District Must Restore Books with LGBTQ+ Content Under Settlement

NATIONAL | Sep 13, 2024

A school district in Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement reached with students and parents who sued over what they said was an unlawful decision to limit access to dozens of titles containing LGBQ+ content.

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Death of Transgender Woman

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Death of Transgender Woman

NATIONAL | Sep 13, 2024

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for killing a transgender woman last year in Minneapolis.

Runner Suffers 'Cardiac Issues,' Dies During Half Marathon Just Before 2nd Anniversary with His Male Partner

Runner Suffers 'Cardiac Issues,' Dies During Half Marathon Just Before 2nd Anniversary with His Male Partner

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 12, 2024

Blake Groulx, 27, suffered "cardiac issues" and collapsed while running a half marathon in Minneapolis. His death took place not long before he and his partner would have marked two years together.

Delaware Democrats Back Sarah McBride's Bid to Become First Openly Transgender Person in US Congress

Delaware Democrats Back Sarah McBride's Bid to Become First Openly Transgender Person in US Congress

POLITICS | By Randall Chase | Sep 12, 2024

Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state's first Black U.S. senator.

Gay Twitter Goes to Town on Trump's Debate Claim about Trans Immigrants

Gay Twitter Goes to Town on Trump's Debate Claim about Trans Immigrants

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 11, 2024

Donald Trump has come up with some imaginative things, but one claim he made during his debate with Kamala Harris caught Gay Twitter's attention — and the platform's users promptly made a comical meal of it.

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