News + Politics
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Ugandan Law Criminalizes People Who Identify as LGBTQ and their Allies
Ugandan lawmakers have passed a bill that would not only imprison out LGBTQ people, but those who support them or spread pro-LGBTQ messages.
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Republican Asks Lesbian Lawmaker if She’s a “Pedophile”
A Republican asked a lesbian lawmaker if she was a "pedophile" for taking offense at remarks equating pedophilia with "sexual orientation."
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Wellesley College Votes to Admit Trans Male and Nonbinary Applicants
Students at Wellesley College, a all-women's college, voted to admit transgender male applicants in a non-binding referendum.
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Kansas Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill seeking to bar transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity — marking...
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Man Who Spray-Painted “Groomer” on Libraries Faces Child Porn Charges
A man accused of vandalizing two libraries with the word "groomer" has been charged with possession of child pornography.
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Marvel Studios Loses Its Out Lesbian Executive
Victoria Alonso, one of the top executives at Marvel Studios, and an out lesbian in the film industry, has exited the company.
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Mother and Trans Daughter to Flee Florida Over Health Care Restrictions
Florida lawmakers and regulators appear intent on discouraging gender transition for adults as well as transgender youth.
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Brokeback Mountain is Opening as a Play in the West End
Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges have been cast in the stage version of 'Brokeback Mountain,' opening in London this May.
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Jinkx Monsoon Responds to Attempts to Ban Drag
Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race," says that attempts to ban drag in order to "protect" children are "hypocritical."
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Republican Accuses Lt. Governor of “Grooming” Instagram Twink
A lawmaker has attacked Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, accusing him of seeking to "groom" a young gay man whom he follows on Instagram.
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Attorney Jenna Ellis Calls Pete and Chasten Buttigieg “Perverts”
Ex-Trump adviser Jenna Ellis called Pete and Chasten Buttigieg "perverts" and accused them of treating their children like "commodities."
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Michigan Governor Signs LGBTQ Protections Into Law
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination into effect.
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Gay Man Gives His Republican Family an Ultimatum in Viral Email
A gay man's email giving his family an ultimatum to stop voting for Republicans or sever ties with him has earned both praise and criticism.
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Ireland is Leading the Way to the LGBTQ Future with Pride
Literary icon and Irishman Oscar Wilde leaps to mind when we ponder what's emerald green and gay. But that's the wee tip of the potato.
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Activists to Host Memorial Service for Overdose Victims
The service will honor LGBTQ overdose victims while calling attention to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States.
