News + Politics
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New York City Police Arrest Suspect in Killing of Gay Subway Rider
Following a citywide manhunt, New York City Police have arrested the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a gay man who was riding the...
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Laverne Cox Now Has Her Own Barbie Doll
Laverne Cox, the Emmy-winning producer, actress, and transgender advocate, has had a Barbie Tribute doll designed after her.
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Capital Pride Alliance Names 2022 Capital Pride Honors Recipients
The Capital Pride Alliance has announced the recipients of the 2022 Capital Pride Honors, who will be honored at an awards reception at Penn Social...
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San Francisco Mayor Will Not March in Pride Parade Due to Ban on Police Uniforms
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will not march in next month’s Pride parade as long as organizers continue to bar law enforcement officers...
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Kevin Spacey Charged With 4 Counts of Sexual Assault By British Prosecutors
British prosecutors have brought sexual assault charges against actor Kevin Spacey following accusations from three different men.
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English Gay Couple Scared to Leave Home After Violent Assault
A gay couple in England say they are petrified to leave their home after being attacked in a homophobic assault. Around 3 a.m. on May...
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Congressman Tweets False Claim that Texas Shooter was Transgender
In now-deleted tweet, Arizona U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar claimed the shooter was a "transsexual leftist illegal alien."
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Gavin Grimm Warns of Attacks on LGBTQ Rights: “Texas is All of Us”
Gavin Grimm warned LGBTQ high schoolers and their allies at a Saturday town hall meeting to be vigilant about defending any progress that schools have...
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Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of Trans Sports Ban
Indiana lawmakers have voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of a bill barring transgender females from competing in women’s sports teams, which will ensure...
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Florida Senior Uses “Curly Hair” as Euphemism for “Gay” in Graduation Speech
An openly gay Florida high schooler who previously claimed school authorities were threatening to cut his microphone if he mentioned his sexual orientation during his...
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State Farm Abandons LGBTQ Book Distribution Program Following Backlash
Insurance giant State Farm has abandoned a program to distribute LGBTQ-themed children’s books to teachers, community centers and libraries following public backlash and accusations that...
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Candidate Apologizes for Altered Photo of Gay Asian Opponent’s Face
A Texas Democratic candidate for Harris County Commissioners Court has apologized for altering a photo of her gay Asian-American opponent’s face in a series of...
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Monkeypox “Circulating Globally in Some Parts of the Gay Community,” CDC Reports
Public health officials are urging gay and bi men to be vigilant about monkeypox infections, with some cases linked to LGBTQ gatherings.
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At 17, Will Larkins Is Living Their Best LGBTQ Activist Life
Meet Will Larkins, the gay 17-year-old whose viral presentation on Stonewall gave them a national platform to take on homophobia.
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Remembrance: Urvashi Vaid (October 8, 1958 – May 15, 2022)
Urvashi Vaid was a vital part of the fabric of the modern LGBTQ movement. She leaves behind a legacy of activism and ideas.
