News + Politics
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“The Fabric of Freedom” is the WorldPride 2025 Theme
WorldPride's theme, "The Fabric of Freedom," is meant to represent unity as well as be a global call to action to the LGBTQ community.
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Kierra Johnson: To Fight Trump, We Must “Lean Into Community”
In a post-election interview, the Task Force’s Kierra Johnson details how the organization will stand up to the Trump administration.
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Drop in Syphilis Cases as Gay Men Turn to doxyPEP
The CDC reports that syphilis diagnoses have decreased among gay and bisexual men, which may be due to increased use of doxyPEp.
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Trump Taps Anti-LGBTQ Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
The Florida Republican congressman has referred to the LGBTQ community as "degenerate" and has opposed pro-LGBTQ federal legislation.
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Should LGBTQ People Disengage From Trump-Loving Families?
A psychologist has suggested that LGBTQ people upset by Donald Trump's win distance themselves from Trump-supporting family members.
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Trans Student Severely Beaten by Bullies. School Does Nothing.
The victim's mother is criticizing school officials, claiming they didn't contact police or medical professionals until she intervened.
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Maryland Pays $750K to Trans Inmate Beaten by Guard
Maryland's Department of Corrections will pay $750,000 to Amber Canter, an inmate who sued after being assaulted by a correctional officer.
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Two House Democrats Oppose Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports
Tom Suozzi and Seth Moulton's comments come as pundits are blaming transgender issues as one reason voters rejected Harris.
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Texas City Places $10,000 “Bathroom Bounty” on Trans People
Odessa, Texas, now allows people to sue transgender individuals for at least $10k if they enter or use gender-affirming restrooms.
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12 Maryland College Students Use Grindr to Assault a Gay Man
The suspects, all Salisbury University students, are accused of "targeting" the victim due to his sexual orientation.
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Report: LGBTQ Voters Shifted Away from Trump in 2024 Election
Trump's support among LBGTQ voters eroded amid a campaign filled with anti-LGBTQ and anti-transgender rhetoric.
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Whitman-Walker’s Walk to End HIV is December 7
Organizers are hoping to raise at least $550,000 to benefit Whitman-Walker's HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services.
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A Very Bad Night: Election 2024
Election Night was hours of hope, tension, and watching the worst possible outcome occur.
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Gay DJ “The Barber” Dies After Being Attacked in Northwest D.C.
D.C. police are asking for help in identifying two suspects who allegedly robbed and beat DJ Bryan Smith, leading to his death.
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Ted Miller to Lead Whitman-Walker Foundation
Miller will oversee Whitman-Walker's philanthropic efforts to ensure financial stability for center's health and research arms.
