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What to Know About the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland Prepares to Host
Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches.
Conclave to Elect a New Pope Starts May 7 as Cardinals Get to Know One Another
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate.
AOC's Queer Brother Gabriel Fights Back After Being Trolled on the Web
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's queer younger brother Gabriel was trolled on the web last week with an erroneous news story. He struck back quickly, but the report led many to wonder just who he is.
Battle Lines Drawn: Idaho Bar Owner Sets 'Hetero Awesome Fest' During Pride Month
An Idaho bar owner plans to counter Pride month with a Hetero Awesome Festival in Boise, Idaho in June. He hopes to turn Hetero Awesome into a national movement, and is selling t-shirts to promote it.
Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say
Organizers and the Kennedy Center canceled a week's worth LGBTQ+ events for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.
Virginia GOP Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Says He Won't Exit Race Despite Governor's Push
Republican John Reid, the first openly gay man to run statewide in Virginia, said he'll continue his lieutenant governor campaign, denying he was involved with a social media account containing sexually explicit photos. The governor is asking him to quit.
A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of Former US Rep. George Santos
A timeline of the rise and fall of George Santos.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
Report: Funding for Crucial LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline Now in the Crosshairs
A suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth find alternatives to self-harm is in danger of being defunded under a new budget plan for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos Faces Sentencing for Fraud after Duping Donors and Voters
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday.
Judges Block Trump Push to Cut Funding to Public Schools over Diversity Programs
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
Could 'Conclave's' Surprise Ending Really Happen?
The ending of "Conclave" has largely not been reported on because of its "spoiler" nature; but with the story's relevancy, can such a turn of events happen in real life?
North Dakota's GOP Governor Vetoes Expanded Library Censorship Bill
North Dakota's Republican governor vetoed bills to further restrict 'sexual content' in libraries and to create a private school voucher program.
Pope Francis Sought to Make LGBTQ+ People More Welcome, but Church Doctrine Didn't Change Much
The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited, yet he conveyed that he wanted the church to be a more welcoming place for them.
Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a preemptive lawsuit against Donald Trump seeking to block his administration from acting against Minnesota under a federal push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports.
Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Advances
A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced — but with a caveat.
Tennessee Lawmakers Adjourn after Passing Bans on DEI Initiatives
Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature adjourned its monthslong lawmaking session by passing a final flurry of bills, including ones aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in governments.
Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools
The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.
Before the Met Gala, Check Out The Debt Gala
Before the Met Gala, attend or donate to The Debt Gala, an event that donates its proceeds to organizations helping those with medical debt.