News + Politics
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Gay Man’s Corpse Dug Up and Burned in Senegal
Authorities in Senegal are investigating an incident in which a mob of people allegedly dug up a gay man's corpse and set it alight.
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The Middle East is a Reflection of All of Humanity
Between Israel and Gaza, there's currently room for little else in our minds.
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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.
