News + Politics
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Florida County Pushes to Ban All LGBTQ Books
Charlotte County Schools officials directed librarians to remove any book containing LGBTQ characters or themes from their collections.
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The CDC’s Plan to Prevent STIs in Gay Men, Trans Women
The CDC has proposed guidance recommending men who have sex with men and trans women take doxycycline to prevent STIs after condomless sex.
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Nebraska to Require Trans Youth to Undergo Therapy
New regulations from Nebraska's health department require transgender youth to undergo 18 weeks of therapy before pursuing transition.
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Brian Austin Green Talks About Raising His Gay Son
Brian Austin Green opened up to Lance Bass about his experience with his gay son, Kassius Lijah Marcil-Green.
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RuPaul Announces Memoir, ‘The House of Hidden Meanings’
Writing the memoir left RuPaul “gooped, gagged and stripped raw,” according to the author himself.
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AHF Opens New State-of-the-Art Capitol Hill Facility
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation officially opened its new Capitol Hill location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
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Trans Protestors Sue Over Florida’s “Bathroom Ban”
A group has asked a federal judge to stop Florida from enforcing restrictions that bar them from using gender-affirming restrooms.
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Watch the Trailer for Beyoncé’s Concert Film
Beyoncé has shared the trailer for her concert film, and it looks like the next best thing to actually being in the crowd.
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Pope Francis May Be Open to Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Pontiff's response to conservative bishops does not change Church doctrine, but emphasizes a more charitable approach toward LGBTQ Catholics.
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California Republicans Reject Platform Change on Gay Marriage
Delegates at the California Republican Party state convention rejected a proposed language to "soften" the party's platform on social issues.
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Gay Journalist Josh Kruger Found Murdered in Philadelphia
Josh Kruger, a gay journalist living with HIV and an advocate for vulnerable communities, was shot to death in Philadephia.
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Asian Games Medalist Accused by Loser of Being Secretly Trans
Fourth-place heptathlon finisher Swapna Barmanat accused Nandini Agasara of being transgender and "stealing" her Bronze medal.
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Man Allegedly Assaults New Jersey Gay Bar Employee
The owners of Pint say a man assaulted an employee and hurled anti-gay slurs at customers after finding out he was in a gay bar.
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Michigan Supreme Court Rules Judges Must Respect Pronouns
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that judges must either use transgender individuals' preferred pronouns or gender-neutral terms of address.
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Laphonza Butler Appointed California’s First LGBTQ U.S. Senator
Laphonza Butler, a gay Black woman, has been named to the U.S. Senate by Gov. Gavin Newsom, becoming the state's first out LGBTQ senator.
