News + Politics
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University of Missouri Sued by Transgender Teens
Two youths are suing the University of Missouri Health System for stopping gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors.
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Hawaii is the Most Tattoo-Obsessed State, Study Finds
Washington, D.C. ranked fourth among the most tattoo-happy U.S. states, while Montana came in dead last at 51.
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Vote Triggered to Expel George Santos from Congress
Two Democrats introduced a resolution requiring the House to vote on expelling U.S. Rep. George Santos from Congress within 48 hours.
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A Georgia County Doesn’t Want to Pay the Bill for Trans Surgery
Georgia's Houston County is appealing a ruling finding its employee health plan exclusion on transition-related surgery is unconstitutional.
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Qatar Deports Gay Flight Attendant for Wearing Tinted Moisturizer
"You have no rights. This is Qatar," authorities told a gay flight attendant who had been arrested for wearing makeup.
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Man Paints House in Rainbow Colors to Troll Anti-Gay Neighbor
Ryan Basye painted one of his properties in rainbow colors to appease his daughters and troll an anti-gay neighbor.
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Kentucky Governor Calls Transgender Kids “Children of God”
"All children are children of God. That's what my faith teaches me," Governor Andy Beshear told MSNBC's Jen Psaki.
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Target is “Sexualizing Christmas for Children” Screeches Fox News
Fox News seeks to rile up conservatives with a segment lamenting Target's sale of "gay nutcracker" and "Black disabled Santa" figurines.
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When a Trans Swimmer Broke Her College’s Record, Hate Ensued
A New Jersey college received death threats after a transgender student athlete broke a women's school swimming record.
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Florida Wants to Pass a “Don’t Say Gay” Law for Workplaces
A proposed law in Florida would bar employers from recognizing transgender identities and effectively force LGBTQ nonprofits to shutter.
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Gay Former Gov. Jim. McGreevey to Run for Jersey City Mayor
McGreevey, who resigned over threat of a sexual harassment suit from a male aide, plays up a redemption narrative in his return to politics.
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Texas Man Found Not Guilty of Murdering Two Drag Performers
The suspect claimed he shot the victims, a gay man and transgender woman, in self-defense following a sexual encounter gone wrong.
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“We. Can’t. Breathe!”: Trans Activists Remember Lost Lives
On Friday night, members of D.C.'s trans community rallied to remember the dead and call for more funding and support services.
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Tennessee City Quietly Removes Ban on Homosexuality
Under pressure from a court, the city of Murfreesboro has removed homosexuality from a local law's definition of "indecent" behavior.
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Memphis ‘Bottoms’ the List of 10 Least LGBTQ-Friendly U.S. Cities
A recent study by Clever ranked 50 cities from most to least LGBTQ-friendly. (Spoiler: D.C. came in at number 24.)
