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Mourners Grieve the Shooting Death of Transwoman Daquane 'Dream' Johnson, 28
Mourners will gather this weekend to grieve the shooting death — and celebrate the life — of 28-year-old Daquane "Dream" Johnson, a transwoman of color who was killed in Washington, D.C. on July 5.
Will Trump's Take on Student Loan Forgiveness Mean Retribution Those Who Work with Transgender Youth?
A draft proposal of a revised policy around student loan forgiveness includes definitions of "illegal activity" that center on immigration and transgender issues.
Trump Administration Sues California over Transgender Athlete Policies
President Donald Trump's administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law.
Report: Gay College Professor Says He Was Attacked, Beaten at San Francisco Pride as Bystanders Merely Looked On
An associate professor at UC Berkeley says he was thrown to the ground and brutally beaten by a gang of "around five" people during Pride in the heart of San Francisco — and no one came to help him.
Protesters Rally Against Closure of Largest Gender-Affirming Care Center for Kids in the US
In response to the Trump administration's threat to cut federal funds, the country's biggest public provider of gender-affirming care for children and teens will be closing its doors July 22.
A Bayard Rustin Archive Aims to Preserve His Legacy as a Queer Civil Rights Activist
Social justice advocates are creating a queer history archive that celebrates Bayard Rustin, a major organizer in the Civil Rights Movement and key architect of the March on Washington.
Watch: How a Wyoming Equality Group Laughed Along with a Gay Joke - and Made It Their Own
Humor can bring people together, and a restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming led the way with a gay joke that an equality organization picked up on.
Charges Brought Against Teens in P-Town Alleged Homophobic Harassment Incident
Two Massachusetts teens and a minor have been charged in a case of alleged homophobic harassment that took place in the LGBTQ+ destination of Provincetown.
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Cellmate because he was Black and Gay
A Wisconsin man doing time for trying to kill his mother was sentenced Friday to life in prison for strangling his cellmate.
Virginia Agrees Not to Fully Enforce State Law Banning Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Minors
Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group that sued over the law.
Marriage Equality Icon Jim Obergefell Warns that Perils Persist for LGBTQ+ Families
The right for same-sex families to wed has been a reality for a decade — but now is not the time for complacency, warns Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the historic court case that secured marriage equality.
Recent First Amendment SCOTUS Decision Likely to Have Withering Effect on Adult Sites and Beyond
The recent First Amendment decision by the Supreme Court regarding internet access will likely have a withering effect on not only adult sites, but access to other content, as well.
USNS Harvey Milk is Renamed after a WWII Sailor in the Latest Pentagon Diversity Purge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed after a World War II sailor who received the Medal of Honor, stripping the ship of the name of a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean War.
Watch: Brutal P-Town Attack Investigated as Possible Hate Crime; City Beefs Up Police Presence for a Safe and Welcoming July 4th
The Cape Cod fishing village long seen as a queer destination is the site of several seemingly hate-driven incidents, including a brutal beating to which three slur-hurling men allegedly subjected a victim.
Families of Trans Kids Worry about What's Next After Supreme Court Rules on Gender-Affirming Care
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about the future.
DOT Sec Sean Duffy Bans Rainbow Crosswalks as Safety Hazard
The Daily Mail reports that DOT Secretary Sean Duffy "sent a letter to governors in all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as Washington, D.C.'s mayor telling them to get rid of rainbow crosswalks — among other potentially distracting messaging."
How US Adults' Views on Same-Sex Marriage have Changed Since the Supreme Court's 2015 Ruling
Recent polling from Gallup shows that Americans' support for same-sex marriage is higher than it was in 2015.
Trump Administration Removing 988 Hotline Service Tailored to LGBTQ+ Youth In July
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
How People Are Celebrating, Protesting and Traveling for July Fourth
Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era, with some questioning whether to celebrate July Fourth at all this year.
In LGBTQ+ Storybook Case, Supreme Court Handed a Win to Parental Rights, Raising Tough Questions for Educators
Mahmoud v. Taylor, which the Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents objecting to LGBTQ+ books in classrooms, raises questions about how far parents can question curricular content.