News + Politics
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Man to Serve 4 Days in Jail for Assaulting Gay Fashion Designer
Jesus Zepeda received a suspended 5-year sentence for his attack on designer Pol' Atteu, who fought to have it recognized as a hate crime.
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Xavier Pinckney Sentenced for Obstructing Dime Doe Murder Case
Pinckney pled guilty to providing false statements to investigators about Doe's murder and her assailant, Daqua Ritter.
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Judy Shepard Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The mother of Matthew Shepard is part of a group of 19 honorees, including a lesbian astrophysicist and several LGBTQ political allies.
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Andrew Tate Claims Heterosexual Sex is Gay
Andrew Tate, a prominent "alpha male" in the "manosphere," posited on X that having recreational heterosexual sex is "gay."
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United Methodist Church Lifts 40-Year Ban on LGBTQ Clergy
The United Methodist Church's steps toward LGBTQ inclusion may prompt its more conservative congregations to disaffiliate from the religion.
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Drag Queen Gets Death Threats After Performing at School Prom
Albuquerque school district officials are investigating a performance by a drag queen at a high school's prom.
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George Santos Revives Drag Persona
Former Congressman George Santos revived his drag alter ego on Cameo, claiming he intended to donate proceeds to charity.
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Robert Garcia Makes Politico’s ‘Thirsty Awards’ List
Gay Congressman Robert Garcia and ousted gay Congressman George Santos have been named to Politico's list of "Thirsty Award" winners.
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Job Applicants Using ‘They/Them’ Pronouns Less Likely to Be Hired
A new study finds that job applicants with gender-neutral pronouns on their resumes are more likely to experience hiring discrimination.
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Kansas Republicans Fail to Override Veto of Trans Health Care Ban
A bill banning gender-affirming treatments for minors will not become law after Republicans failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto.
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Gays in Iraq Can Now Be Jailed for 15 Years
A new law in Iraq could see gay people imprisoned for up to 15 years for same-sex relations and 7 years for pro-LGBTQ advocacy.
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Refusing Trans Insurance Coverage is Unlawful, Court Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that insurance exclusions denying coverage for gender-affirming health care treatments are discriminatory.
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School Board Reverses Maulik Pancholy Cancellation
A Pennsylvania school board reinstated an anti-bullying assembly where actor Maulik Pancholy plans to speak to middle school students.
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MSNBC’s Kyle Griffin: Working for The Weekend
For 'The Weekend' producer Kyle Griffin, truth is a value to be prized, both in covering the news and living life authentically.
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George Santos, Duped by NAMBLA Prank, Exits Race for Congress
George Santos has abandoned his race for Congress after failing to raise money, and being duped into making a Cameo praising NAMBLA.
