News + Politics
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Oscar-winner Mia Neal hopes for a future where Black trans women winning awards is “normal”
Historymaking Ma Rainey's Black Bottom hairstylist Mia Neal hopes for a future where Black trans women win Academy Awards
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The Simpsons recasts gay Cuban character with gay voice actor
Tony Rodriguez now voices The Simpsons character Julio, who was previously voiced by white heterosexual actor Hank Azaria
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Alabama governor signs anti-transgender athlete bill into law
Alabama has become the fourth state to bar transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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UK government disbands LGBT advisory panel after members quit in protest
Boris Johnson's government has been accused of "dragging its feet" on LGBTQ rights after members of a government advisory panel quit in protest
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Gay meteorologist accuses news station that fired him of anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Sven Sundgaard is accusing Minneapolis station KARE 11 of anti-LGBTQ harassment after he was fired last year.
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Gay teen suspended for wearing nail polish celebrates victory after school updates dress code
Trevor Wilkinson cheered Clyde High School's new gender-neutral dress code, after he was suspended for wearing nail polish
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Arkansas lawmakers allow Attorney General to sue schools with trans athletes
Arkansas lawmakers have expanded the state's trans athlete ban to allow the attorney general to sue transgender-affirming schools.
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Gay Trump official Richard Grenell mocked for ‘idiotic’ comment on DC statehood
Gay former Trump official Richard Grenell has been widely mocked after an inaccurate tweet about D.C. statehood.
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Arizona governor vetoes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ content in schools
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed a bill that could have potentially banned LGBTQ content from sex ed, history, and literature classes.
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LGBTQ students are protesting bullying and harassment with the “Day of Silence”
The annual Day of Silence, held this year on April 23, seeks to raise awareness about LGBTQ exclusion, bullying and harassment in schools.
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Caitlyn Jenner officially jumps into California governor’s race: “I’m in!”
Former Olympian and transgender reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner has officially filed papers to run for governor of California later this year.
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Lance Bass says Colton Underwood is “monetizing” his coming out experience
Lance Bass has criticized Colton Underwood for "monetizing" his coming out experience with a Netflix reality series
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HUD withdraws Trump-era revisions restricting shelter access for transgender people
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has withdrawn Trump-era changes to rules governing transgender access to shelters.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes bill seeking to bar transgender athletes from sports
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill seeking to ban transgender athletes from competing in sports under the guise of "fairness."
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North Dakota governor vetoes bill banning transgender athletes from competing in their gender identity
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
