News + Politics
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Judge Dismisses Second Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law
A federal judge has dismissed a second lawsuit challenging Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law, also dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law for its restrictions...
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Trade Makes Esquire’s List of ‘Best Gay Bars in America’
The men's magazine selected 32 nightspots from various cities across the country and Trade was the sole bar from Washington, D.C. to make the list.
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School District Forfeits All Volleyball Matches Against Team with Trans Player
A North Carolina school district voted last month to forfeit all girls volleyball games against a rival school after a transgender player on the rival...
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Brittney Griner Loses Appeal, Likely to Be Transferred to Penal Colony
A Russian court rejected American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal of a conviction on what most human rights watchdogs say are trumped-up charges of “drug...
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Idaho May Ban Public Drag Shows
Bill would prohibit drag performances in public venues, with proponents claiming a ban is necessary to protect children.
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Majority of Americans Support Banning Medical Treatments for Trans Youth
A majority of Americans say they believe transgender-identifying youth should be forced to wait until adulthood before being legally allowed to to use puberty blockers...
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Josh Cavallo Expresses Concerns about World Cup in Qatar
Josh Cavallo, a soccer player for Adelaide United who came out as gay about a year ago, recently expressed concerns over the anti-LGBTQ laws in Qatar,...
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Singapore Bans LGBTQ Movie “#LookAtMe”
Government authorities in Singapore have banned a film addressing how LGBTQ people and their families may face punishment for being critical of religious figures or...
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17th Street High Heel Race Kicks Off on Tuesday, October 25
“The 17th Street High Heel Race is a celebration of our LGBTQIA+ diversity,” says Japer Bowles, the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs....
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Las Vegas Man Arrested for Threatening to “Shoot Up” LGBTQ Event
A Las Vegas man was arrested and charged with falsely communicating an act of terrorism for allegedly threatening to shot up an LGBTQ community event....
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Soccer Player Santiago Sosa Suspended for 3 Games Over Anti-Gay Slur
Major League Soccer has suspended Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa and fined him an undisclosed amount for using a homophobic slur during a match. The...
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Teachers Could Lose Licenses for Violating “Don’t Say Gay” Law
On Wednesday, the Florida Department of Education adopted a rule that would yank licenses from teachers found to have addressed subject matter related to LGBTQ...
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Kevin Spacey Found Not Liable for Battery in Sexual Misconduct Trial
A Manhattan jury found Oscar- and Tony-winning actor Kevin Spacey is not liable for battery against fellow actor Anthony Rapp, who alleged that Spacey had...
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LGBTQ Advocates Slam Russia-Style “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
More than 30 House Republicans have signed onto a bill that mimics “gay propaganda” laws being pushed in Eastern Europe and bills in various states...
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Kevin Spacey Claims “Neo-Nazi” Father Verbally Abused Him for Being Gay
Actor Kevin Spacey took the stand earlier this week in his own defense during his trial on a charge of battery stemming from a decades-old...
