News + Politics
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NBJC Calls for Bayard Rustin to be Honored with a Stamp
NBJC is asking the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring the openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.
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Mike Johnson Once Worked with Notorious ‘Ex-Gay’ Org Exodus
Prior to serving in Congress, Mike Johnson partnered with "ex-gay" group Exodus International, which promoted conversion therapy.
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Malaysia Requiring “Kill Switch” for Concerts
The Malaysian government's crackdown comes in response to British band The 1975's same-sex kiss during a popular music festival.
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George Santos Survives Expulsion Vote
A measure to remove the openly gay New York Republican from office failed to receive sufficient number of votes.
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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.
