News + Politics
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Gay Couple and Daughter Attacked in Albuquerque
The suspect allegedly hit the couple with a metal pole and yelled anti-gay slurs at them while chasing them around downtown Albuquerque.
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Mike Johnson’s Wife’s Website Compared Being Gay to Bestiality
A website for the counseling business of Kelly Johnson compared being gay to various sins, including incest and bestiality.
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Idaho’s Trans Restroom Ban Blocked by Appeal Court
A federal appeals court has blocked an Idaho law requiring transgender students to only use restrooms matching their assigned sex at birth.
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Gay Sex Banned in South Korean Military
South Korea's constitutional court has upheld a ban on consensual same-sex relations between soldiers in the armed forces.
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Congressional Resolution Celebrates Intersex Awareness Day
Two Democrats have introduced a resolution to recognize Intersex Awareness Day and advocate for protections for that community.
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Maine Shooting Suspect “Liked” Anti-Trans Social Media Posts
The alleged mass shooter in Lewiston, Maine, "liked" anti-transgender comments from right-wing influencers on social media.
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Republicans Introduce Resolution to Expel George Santos
The House is expected to vote next week on a resolution to expel gay Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos from Congress.
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Why Trans Rights Are Under Attack
NCTE Executive Director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen reflects on the state of transgender rights and the push to change hearts and minds.
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“Trans Equality Now” Gala Celebrates 20 Years of NCTE
The event will honor activists and allies, and celebrate important victories, at a time when transgender rights are under unrelenting attack.
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Video of ‘Person of Interest’ Released in A’nee Roberson’s Murder
Police have released surveillance video of the person, asking the public to provide any information related to the killing of Roberson.
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The Anti-LGBTQ Bile of Speaker Mike Johnson
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, of Louisiana, has a long history of anti-LGBTQ activism, even before he was elected to Congress.
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Che Flores Comes Out as the NBA’s First Transgender Referee
The nonbinary and transgender referee tells GQ magazine they feel "100% percent myself" since coming out to their peers.
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Suspect in Scheme That Killed Two Gay Men Pleads Guilty
Eddie Ashley has pleaded guilty to robbery, grand larceny, and identity theft in the plot that allegedly led to overdose deaths.
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76 Arrested in Nigeria for Attending Gay Birthday Party
Nigerian authorities have arrested 76 people at a birthday party, claiming organizers intended to hold a same-sex wedding at the event.
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The National Hockey League Reverses Pride Tape Ban
Players will be able to use rainbow-colored tape, with proceeds benefitting LGBTQ organizations, without fear of reprisal.
