News + Politics
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Elon Musk Bans the Term “Cis” On Twitter
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has declared the terms "cis" and "cisgender" to be slurs and says their use on Twitter could lead to suspensions.
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NYC Drag Marchers Chant “We’re Coming For Your Children”
Some activists participating in New York City's Drag March were filmed reciting a chant that plays into outdated stereotypes of LGBTQ people.
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Pride Flag Burned Outside of Petworth Home
A Washington, D.C. resident says he replaced his Pride flag two times after someone kept tearing it down and set it on fire. In the...
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The (LGBTQ) District’s Got Talent
Thursday's District of Pride Showcase displays a range of LGBTQ talent including drag performers, singers, and more.
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NHL Teams Will No Longer Wear Pride “Specialty” Sweaters
In an attempt to avoid controversy over Pride-themed jerseys, the NHL is now banning players from donning all "specialty warmup sweaters."
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Transgender Trailblazer Sarah McBride Is Running For Congress
The Delaware Democratic state senator and transgender trailblazer will seek the state's sole congressional seat in 2024.
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Gay Man Brutally Stabbed to Death on New York Subway
The suspect, a homeless man, allegedly stabbed the victim following a drug deal dispute.
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Texas Governor Signs Law Banning Drag Performances in Public
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law banning "sexually oriented performances" that critics say is intended to target and ban drag shows.
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Judge Strikes Down Florida’s Medicaid Ban on Trans Health Care
A federal judge has struck down a Florida administrative rule prohibiting Medicaid from covering the cost of gender-affirming medical treatments that assist a transgender-identifying person...
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Judge Blocks Indiana’s Ban on Puberty Blockers and Hormones
A federal judge has blocked most part of an Indiana law barring transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming medical treatments. The law, passed by the state’s...
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Man Beats 21-Year-Old New Yorker While Hurling Anti-Gay Slurs
New York police are asking for help identifying a man who hurled anti-gay slurs at a young man before beating him and breaking his nose.
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Trans Man Says Walgreens Pharmacist Refused to Fill Prescription
A transgender man claims that a Walgreens pharmacist refused to hand over his hormone medication due to his "religious beliefs."
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claims Poppers Cause AIDS in Viral Video
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is seeking the Democratic nomination for the presidency, made eye-opening claims that using poppers causes AIDS and chemicals are responsible...
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Parents of Bullied Teen File $20 Million Lawsuit
A 13-year-old gay boy's parents have sued Everett Public Schools for failing to stop their son from being harassed.
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LGBTQ Advocates React to Equality Act Reintroduction
LGBTQ advocates praised the reintroduction of the Equality Act and are urging federal lawmakers to pass the bill as soon as possible.
