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Out Rep. Santos, Facing Criminal Charges, Seeks to Keep Bond Cosigners Secret
Rep. George Santos wants to protect family members by asking the courts to keep his bond cosigners secret as he fights criminal charges. News media outlets have challenged the sealing of records.
Not Real News: Anderson Cooper, Fauci, Anti-LGBTQ+ Italy
None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
Guess Who's Serving Up Good Wishes for Pride? Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel, the restaurant chain that, in 1991, implemented a policy of firing gay employees, took to Facebook in time for Pride 2023 with a friendly and inclusive post.
Indictment: Donald Trump Showed Off, Refused to Return Classified Documents
Donald Trump improperly stored sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon "plan of attack" and classified map, a felony indictment says.
GM and Ford Are Embracing Tesla's EV Charging Technology. Here's What it Means for Consumers
With GM and Ford joining Tesla's charging system, the rest of the auto industry may be forced follow suit. If so, it would provide a major victory to Tesla.
Google Honors 'Godfather of Voguing' Willi Ninja with Google Doodle
Ninja, who was featured in the documentary "Paris is Burning," rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
Red Sox Address Pitcher's 'Hurtful,' Homophobic 2021 Tweet
When the Red Sox brought a minor league pitcher to the team earlier this year, he arrived with baggage: a homophobic tweet from 2021 that the team is now addressing.
Biden Condemns Wave of State Legislation Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights, Says 'These are Our Kids'
President Biden condemned a wave of "cruel" and "callous" state laws curbing the rights, visibility and health care access of LGBTQ+ people, especially children, leaving them feeling under attack like never before and the White House with limited options.
Brother of Gay American Who was Fatally Attacked in Sydney in 1988 Says Police Demonized Family
The brother of a gay American who was attacked and fell from a Sydney cliff top in 1988 said elements within local police had demonized their family over their pursuit of justice.
Blue Jays' Anthony Bass Says He Doesn't Think His Anti-LGBTQ+ Post was Hateful
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said Thursday he doesn't believe an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.
Tens of Thousands Join Tel Aviv Pride Parade, Celebrating Gains and Wary of Israeli Government
Tens of thousands of people on Thursday marched in Tel Aviv's Pride parade — an annual celebration that turns the city's seaside promenade into a boisterous festival of rainbow flags, pounding music and colorful costumes.
LA County DA's Office Quits Twitter Due to Barrage of 'Vicious' Homophobic Attacks
The Los Angeles county district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform even after they were reported.
Archbishop of Canterbury Urges Anglican Church of Uganda to Reject Anti-Gay Law
The archbishop of Canterbury urged the Anglican Church of Uganda to reject a new anti-gay law, saying its support for the legislation was a "fundamental departure" from the global Anglican movement's commitment to protect the dignity of all people.
Louisiana Governor Says He Intends to Veto Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he plans to veto a package of bills passed by the GOP-dominated legislature targeting the LGBTQ+ community, including a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and the state's version of a "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Dispute Erupts over a Section of Kentucky's Transgender Law that Hinges on One Word
A new dispute has erupted over Kentucky's sweeping transgender law, revolving around one word in a section banning sex education topics — including sexual orientation — from discussion in classrooms.
Trump Charged over Classified Documents in 1st Federal Indictment of an Ex-president
Donald Trump said he was indicted for mishandling classified documents, which makes him the first former president to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.
Celebrating Pride: Meet the Top 5 U.S. Gay Athletes
A more accepting atmosphere in sports, where people of all genders and sexual orientations are welcomed and embraced, has also been facilitated by openly homosexual players.
Congressman Honors 'RuPaul's Drag Race' on the House Floor
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., delivered an ode to RuPaul and celebrated "RuPaul's Drag Race" for uplifting queer artists.
Anti-Gay Graffiti Sprayed on LGBTQ-Friendly Church in Boston
The First Baptist Church on Centre Street in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood was reportedly sprayed in the early hours on Thursday.
Twitter Explodes with Invective Comments After Pat Robertson's Death
Homophobic Christian televangelist Pat Robertson passed away on Thursday. The response on Twitter from LGBTQ+ people was quick and to the point.