News + Politics
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Transgender teen being forced to leave Boy Scout troop, despite policy allowing female scouts
A transgender teenager in New York says she’s being forced out of the Boy Scout troop she’s been in for the past six years due...
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Jussie Smollett’s lawyer says his client will appeal disorderly conduct conviction
Jussie Smollett’s lawyer says his client will appeal his conviction on five of six charges of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about a...
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GLAAD joins 600+ writers, artists, and advocates to oppose efforts to censor LGBTQ books and books about race
GLAAD has joined with more than 600 writers, artists, and advocates to oppose efforts to ban books with LGBTQ or race-related content.
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Jussie Smollett found guilty on 5 felony counts
Smollett faces up to 3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine per count.
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Trans college swimmer sets conference records, making national history
A trans athlete is setting records in the pool in her first season with the University of Pennsylvania’s women swimming team. Earlier this month, Lia...
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Pastor fired by church after appearing in drag on HBO’s We’re Here
A United Methodist pastor has been "relieved of duties" after appearing in drag on HBO's We're Here.
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Long Island man threatened to bomb NYC Pride, shoot LGBTQ businesses and people
A Long Island man has been charged with sending letter threatening to bomb NYC Pride, shoot up LGBTQ businesses, and kill LGBTQ individuals.
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West Side Story banned in Middle East due to transgender character
West Side Story has been banned in multiple Middle Eastern nations over transgender character Anybodys
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Chile becomes 31st country to legalize gay marriage
Chile has become the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage, while also granting same-sex couples the right to adopt children.
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Acceptance reduces suicide risk for intersex youth by more than 50%
The Trevor Project is highlighting the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges facing LGBTQ intersex youth
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Tennessee boy dies by suicide after he was bullied for being gay
The parents of a 12-year-old Tennessee boy who died by suicide say their son was repeatedly bullied for being gay.
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Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider reveals how Shakespeare helped her come out as transgender
Reigning Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider said a production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream helped her realize she was transgender
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Former middle school principal claims she was demoted for refusing to take down Pride flag
A former middle school principal claims a Minnesota school board retaliated against her for refusing to take down an LGBTQ Pride flag.
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Gay lawmaker blames Trump for Britain feeling ‘less safe’ for LGBTQ people
A gay British lawmaker claims that Donald Trump is partly to blame for the UK feeling "less safe" for gay people
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Foster agency sues Biden administration so it can keep rejecting gay couples
A Tennessee foster care agency is suing the Biden administration over the right to refuse to place children with LGBTQ and unmarried couples.
