News + Politics
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Help Us Choose Our Next “From the Archives” Interview!
Metro Weekly is republishing one older interview a week in a new "From the Archives" section. Help us decide which one to publish next!
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Critics Say HHS Report Pushes Conversion Tactics
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a 400-page report rejecting gender-affirming care for minors and recommending “exploratory psychotherapy” instead as the...
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Police Raid Pittsburgh Gay Bar, Forcing Patrons Into Rain
Pennsylvania State Police conducted a Friday night raid of P*Town Bar to ensure that it was complying with state liquor laws.
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A Spectacular Upgrade for DC’s LGBTQ+ Community Center
Kimberley Bush, executive director of the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, shares her vision for the gleaming new space.
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Eurovision Bans Pride and Trans Flags
Performers in the international song competition may only now display the official flag of the country they represent.
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Congressional Democrats Reintroduce Equality Act
The bill would protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination but faces uphill battle in a Republican-controlled Congress.
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Georgia Bans Trans Athletes
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law preventing transgender athletes from competing on female-designated sports teams.
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Lesbian U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Launches U.S. Senate Bid
The lesbian congresswoman, a moderate Democrat, has entered the fray to succeed Minnesota's retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.
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Ohio Supreme Court Greenlights Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Despite a prior judicial ruling against the law, the enforcement of Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors will continue.
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George Santos Begs President Trump for a Pardon
The disgraced former congressman, who was sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison, backtracks on asking for clemency.
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‘Die-In’ Protest at HHS Condemns Attacks on LGBTQ Health
Among programs slated for elimination are ones disproportionately impacting LBGTQ people, including HIV prevention and treatment initiatives.
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Poland’s Last “LGBT-Free Zone” Officially Repealed
Łańcut repealed a 2019 "family charter" declaring it "free from LGBT ideology" in response to a threat of losing local funding.
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Gay Couple Alleges Discrimination by Sheraton in Puerto Vallarta
Jeremy Alexander and Ryan Sheepwash say the hotel offered the same wedding package, at cheaper prices, to friends posing as straight couples.
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Trump Administration Puts LGBTQ Teens at Greater Suicide Risk
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is planning to cut services for LGBTQ youth who call the national 988 suicide prevention and crisis...
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Jiggly Caliente, a ‘Drag Race’ Fan Favorite, Dead at 44
The drag performer and actress was beloved by fans following her stint on Season 4 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
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