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Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, First Openly Gay Person in the Role
The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury secretary, making him the first openly gay individual in the role.
Free Speech Organizations Denounce Education Department's Calling Book Bans a 'Hoax'
Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing a Department of Education announcement that called bans a "hoax" and dismissed 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration.
Famed London Nightclub G-A-Y Shuttering as SoHo's 'Queer Identity' Fades
Longtime London LGBTQ+ spot G-A-Y is closing up shop amid alleged "strict licensing conditions and NIMBYs" adding to the West End of London area "losing its queer identity."
North Dakota's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Kids Heads to Trial
A lawsuit seeking to strike down North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors will go to trial Monday, more than a year after families of transgender children and a doctor filed the suit.
Song that Calls for Stabbing Gay People Becomes a Big Hit in Cameroon
A homophobic song that incites violence and openly calls for the murder of LGBTQ individuals has recently gone viral, topping the charts in Cameroon.
What Does Mexico Really Think of 'Emilia Pérez?'
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed "narco-musical" 'Emilia Pérez' was already drawing rebukes for superficial portrayals of sensitive subjects.
Which US Companies Are Pulling Back on Diversity Initiatives?
A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Target Is Ending Its Diversity Goals as a Strong DEI Opponent Occupies the White House
Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists.
Who is Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop who Upset Trump During an Inaugural Prayer Service?
The Right Rev. Mariann Budde made headlines this week after she angered President Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service. Here's more about the Episcopal bishop of Washington, who has continued to speak out in the wake of the pre
Reality TV Couple Sues the City of Los Angeles after Losing Home in Fires
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires that have torn through Southern California in recent weeks.
What to Know About President Trump's Order Targeting the Rights of Transgender People
An executive order President Trump signed on his first day back in office offers a new federal government definition of the sexes that could have a major impact on transgender people nationwide. Many of the provisions are likely to be challenged in court.
Costco Defends its Diversity Policies as Other US Companies Scale theirs Back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Episcopal Bishop Says She'll Continue to Pray for Trump, who Lashed Out at Her Over Viral Sermon
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Diocese of Washington, said Wednesday that she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after he lashed out at her over a sermon.
Anti-Transgender Rep. Nancy Mace Says she is Considering a Run for South Carolina Governor
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is "seriously considering" a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
Love is a Many-Gendered Thing: Thai LGBTQ+ Couples Register Marriages as Law Gives Them Equal Status
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand made Thursday a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Trump Demands an Apology from Bishop who Asked Him to 'Have Mercy' on LGBTQ+ People and Migrants
President Trump demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the U.S. illegally.
EDGE Now: Queer Fitness Stars
Start 2025 serving body-ody-ody! These queer fitness icons are here to slay your fitness game and get you moving. Catch the latest episode of EDGE Now, brought to you by our fab friends at Prelude Fertility.
Trump Administration Directs all Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Be Put on Leave
President Donald Trump's administration moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually laid off.
GOP-led States are Emboldened to Keep Rolling Back Trans Rights. Democrats Struggle with a Response
As lawmakers have gone into session in many states, Republicans are broadly emboldened by GOP electoral successes to continue pushing state-level bills to curtail transgender rights.
Watch: At Inaugural Prayer Service, Bishop Pleads for Trump to 'Have Mercy' on LGBTQ+ People and Migrants
At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.