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Hunky British Activist James Mordaunt Feels His Rights are Regressing Under Tory Leadership (Who Include Twin Sister)
A political battle between a pair of British twins is making waves on social media and the press. According to a story in The Standard, the tiff is between Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt and her hunky queer twin brother James.
Sex Education Classes Often Don't Include LGBTQ+ Students. New Restrictions Could Make It Worse
In fifth grade, Stella Gage's class watched a video about puberty. In ninth grade, a few sessions of her health class were dedicated to the risks of sexual behaviors. That was the extent of her sex education in school. At no point was there any content
US Health Officials Propose Using a Cheap Antibiotic as a 'Morning-after Pill' Against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
Company Bosses and Workers Grapple with the Fallout of Speaking up About the Israel-Hamas War
The fallout from the Israel-Hamas war has spilled into workplaces everywhere, as top leaders of prominent companies weigh in with their views while workers complain their voices are not being heard.
Israel Strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as War Against Hamas Threatens to Ignite Other Fronts
Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza overnight and into Sunday as the two-week-old war with Hamas threatened to spiral into a broader conflict.
LGBTQ+ Americans Just Getting By in Retirement, Face Greater Financial Risks
While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years — including discrimination from health care providers.
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.