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3 hours ago
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"Terrifying": GOP unleashes wave of anti-trans bills nationwide. Here's what they're planning... - LGBTQ Nation

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5 hours ago

Athlete mocked for saying she's traumatized from rooming with someone she later found out was trans - LGBTQ Nation

Former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser faces social media criticism for claiming trauma from discovering a transgender teammate was trans, despite no negative incidents occurring during their friendship and cohabitation.
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3 hours ago

"Terrifying": GOP unleashes wave of anti-trans bills nationwide. Here's what they're planning... - LGBTQ Nation

Multiple states are advancing legislation to restrict transgender people's access to bathrooms, sports participation, and employment, with Missouri proposing particularly broad restrictions across public facilities.
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fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
13 hours ago

'I'm Heartbroken': Trans Kansans Reckon with Their Driver's Licenses Being Invalidated | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Kansas invalidated approximately 1,700 transgender driver's licenses under a new law requiring gender markers to match sex at birth, with no grace period and immediate penalties for driving without valid credentials.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Athlete mocked for saying she's traumatized from rooming with someone she later found out was trans - LGBTQ Nation

Former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser faces social media criticism for claiming trauma from discovering a transgender teammate was trans, despite no negative incidents occurring during their friendship and cohabitation.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Gavin Newsom says he supports trans equality in everything but sports - LGBTQ Nation

California Governor Newsom supports trans rights legislation while opposing trans women competing on women's sports teams, citing fairness concerns from California track championships.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
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fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s

NHS England paused new cross-sex hormone prescriptions for 16-17 year-olds due to weak evidence on safety and effectiveness, though existing patients continue treatment.
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fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

Exclusive: Jim Obergefell endorses Angie Craig for U.S. Senate

Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in the landmark 2015 marriage equality case, endorses Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig for U.S. Senate, linking LGBTQ+ rights protection to her political campaign.
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2 days ago
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She helped decriminalize homosexuality in India. Now she'll become its first out Parliament member. - LGBTQ Nation

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5 days ago

Tennessee lawmakers weigh a dozen new Republican anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing at least 13 bills that would restrict LGBTQ+ rights across employment, healthcare, marriage, libraries, and Pride celebrations, with advocates warning of a legislative crisis.
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fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

Exclusive: Jim Obergefell endorses Angie Craig for U.S. Senate

Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in the landmark 2015 marriage equality case, endorses Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig for U.S. Senate, linking LGBTQ+ rights protection to her political campaign.
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2 days ago
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She helped decriminalize homosexuality in India. Now she'll become its first out Parliament member. - LGBTQ Nation

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5 days ago

Tennessee lawmakers weigh a dozen new Republican anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing at least 13 bills that would restrict LGBTQ+ rights across employment, healthcare, marriage, libraries, and Pride celebrations, with advocates warning of a legislative crisis.
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12 hours ago

New Green MP given police escort after being confronted by anti-trans activists

After her speech, Spencer was making her way across Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre and was confronted by anti-trans activists who questioned her views, before a scuffle broke out between groups. Video footage taken at the screen and subsequently shared on social media shows Spencer being chased by two men, one which was wearing a placard that read 'There's No Such Thing As A Transgender Child' and the other wearing one that said 'Keep Men Out Of Women's Spaces'.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

He helped ban conversion therapy. Now the Supreme Court could undo it all. - LGBTQ Nation

Patrick McAlvey survived conversion therapy and religious trauma in his youth, eventually finding self-acceptance and building a fulfilling life in Amsterdam after rejecting the harmful beliefs of his conservative Christian upbringing.
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8 hours ago
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The Supreme Court could legalize conversion therapy soon. The stakes could not be higher. - LGBTQ Nation

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8 hours ago

He helped ban conversion therapy. Now the Supreme Court could undo it all. - LGBTQ Nation

Patrick McAlvey survived conversion therapy and religious trauma in his youth, eventually finding self-acceptance and building a fulfilling life in Amsterdam after rejecting the harmful beliefs of his conservative Christian upbringing.
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8 hours ago
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The Supreme Court could legalize conversion therapy soon. The stakes could not be higher. - LGBTQ Nation

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10 hours ago

Donna Gottschalk and Helene Giannecchini / Deutsche Borse prize review images to enrage, bamboozle and deeply move you

Donna Gottschalk's photography documents LGBTQ+ life in 1960s-70s New York, capturing personal family moments alongside political activism during a period of illegality and violence.
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fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

RFK Jr.'s HHS proposes scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ kids in foster care

The Trump administration is formally removing federal protections requiring foster care placements for LGBTQ+ children, following a Texas court decision that struck down the 2024 rule.
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4 hours ago

Anna Camp Comes Out As Bisexual

I don't think that I've ever said this in a public forum ... I don't even think I've said it fully to even my friends or my family. But as a 43-year-old woman, I'm very proud of myself for owning my sexuality at this age. I think I'm a very strong person for doing it in somewhat of a spotlight, with people criticizing and judging and making assumptions. I'm really proud to be bisexual.
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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Queer Clients Need Queer Therapists

Queer and trans clients often experience misunderstanding and pathologization from straight therapists, making queer-identified therapists essential for affirming mental health care.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Virginia Republican names bill for swimmer whose fifth-place tie with trans athlete launched lucrative career

Rep. John McGuire introduced the Riley Gaines Act, federal legislation allowing female athletes to sue institutions permitting transgender women in women's sports.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Study shows testosterone therapy does not increase anger, irritability, or aggression in trans youth - LGBTQ Nation

A study of transmasc youth found testosterone therapy does not increase anger or irritability, with some subjects showing reduced aggression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My cultural awakening: a Rihanna song showed me how to live as a gay man in Iran

My parents fell in love with the Islamic Revolution when I was a baby and welcomed life under its strict religious rules. The Ayatollah's face stared down from the walls at home, a daily reminder of what was expected and what was forbidden. This included being gay, but by my teenage years I knew I was different from my peers, and began hiding my sexuality from my parents and the world outside.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Gay professional gamer detained by ICE fears deportation to Cameroon, where homosexuality is illegal

A gay Maryland man faces deportation to Cameroon, where same-sex relationships are criminalized and LGBTQ+ people face persecution, after ICE detention during a routine compliance appointment.
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3 days ago

Iowa House Republicans pass a bill that will make the lives of transgender residents worse

It diminishes our ability to attract new workers. This bill before us today makes a mockery of our state's most sacred values. The bill makes LGBTQ+ residents feel less safe in Iowa, pushing them toward friendlier homes in neighboring states.
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fromQueerty
9 months ago

Addicted to the grid: Why can't we quit Grindr? - Queerty

Grindr's aggressive monetization through paywalls and ads frustrates users despite the app's cultural dominance among queer men with 14.5 million monthly users.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Amber Glenn says she will not visit White House to celebrate Olympic gold

Figure skater Amber Glenn declines White House invitation to celebrate Olympic gold, citing her identity as pansexual and bisexual and opposition to Trump's policies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

GOP Rep Questions Top Trump Diplomat Who Claims Biden Admin Was Trying to Make the Maps More Gay'

Rep. Mast questioned State Department efforts to make maps more inclusive during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, criticizing DEI-related grants and public diplomacy initiatives.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Russia bans LGBTQ+ rights group "Coming Out" in secret trial - LGBTQ Nation

Russia's court designated Coming Out, a prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization, as extremist, marking the first documented case following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that outlawed the international LGBT movement.
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fromQueerty
3 days ago

TikToker goes viral for documenting the nonstop chaos of living with two gay brothers - Queerty

A TikTok video of triplets—two gay brothers and their sister—showing their daily life together has gone viral with over 5 million views, sparking both positive and homophobic comments.
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3 days ago

Queer ice skating star Amber Glenn calls for a lesbian Heated Rivalry

I watched it at the Olympics. I want Yuri Heated Rivalry! Ask me, hire me. I can fall in love with my co-star please! She said to the camera, reaching out to the show's creator Jacob Tierney, expressing her enthusiasm for a potential spin-off series centered on queer women in ice hockey.
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#hate-crime
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3 days ago
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Young man "quasi decapitated" a gay elder he called a "pedophile." He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

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5 days ago

Thug gouged out gay man's eyes in disgusting hate crime. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

An Oregon man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a premeditated hate crime assault on a gay man he targeted through Grindr in 2021.
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3 days ago
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Young man "quasi decapitated" a gay elder he called a "pedophile." He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Thug gouged out gay man's eyes in disgusting hate crime. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

An Oregon man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a premeditated hate crime assault on a gay man he targeted through Grindr in 2021.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

A majority of people see gambling, cannabis, & affairs as worse than homosexuality - LGBTQ Nation

Approximately 60% of Americans view homosexuality as morally acceptable or not a moral issue, while 39% view it as morally unacceptable, with significant variation by gender, age, religion, and country.
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4 days ago

Peter Tatchell leads LGBT+ protest at opening of Chick-fil-A's first London restaurant

Activists protested Chick-fil-A's UK opening over the company's historical donations to organizations opposing LGBT+ equality, demanding public commitment to end such funding.
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3 days ago

New LGBTQ+ publisher to 'put queer writers first' after Heated Rivalry success

Our mission is to bring queer books by queer authors to all readers, both from within the queer community and our allies. And we'll achieve this without compromising the authenticity or integrity of our queer books and authors.
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4 days ago

Now the opera is news: "Fellow Travelers" from Seattle Opera to Portland Opera * Oregon ArtsWatch

Fellow Travelers opera, based on Thomas Mallon's 2007 novel, tours nationally to commemorate the Lavender Scare, depicting a clandestine gay love story during 1950s government persecution of LGBTQ+ people.
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3 days ago

The long, grim history of the gay and trans panic defence as Shia LaBeouf arrested

The gay and trans panic defence, also known as LGBTQ+ panic defence, is a legal strategy. The defence is an attempt for those accused of a crime against a queer person (or person perceived as LGBTQ+) to reduce or evade criminal liability. This occurs when the defendant claims they reacted because of an unwanted sexual advance.
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1 week ago
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Dylan Mulvaney schools Monica Lewinsky on the twink-to-doll pipeline & class is in session - Queerty

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fromQueerty
1 week ago

Dylan Mulvaney schools Monica Lewinsky on the twink-to-doll pipeline & class is in session - Queerty

Dylan Mulvaney and Monica Lewinsky discuss reclaiming their public images and navigating identity, including LGBTQ+ terminology and cultural concepts unfamiliar to Lewinsky.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Activist warns that the rise of Gavin Newsom is an ominous sign for trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Governor Newsom's social media trolling of Trump boosts his popularity among Democrats, but trans activists express concern he may sacrifice trans rights to appeal to moderate voters.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trump-enabling Democrats lost their elections to progressives in North Carolina last night - LGBTQ Nation

North Carolina Democrats who supported Republican positions on trans athletes, ICE, and gender issues suffered decisive primary defeats, signaling strong voter rejection of these crossover stances.
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4 days ago

The number 24 is considered very "gay" in Brazil. Here's why... - LGBTQ Nation

The number 24 is considered gay in Brazil due to a historical lottery game where the deer, a feminine-coded animal, occupies the 24th position, combined with linguistic wordplay in Portuguese.
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4 days ago

Christian teacher wins right to refuse to read gay children's books in school - LGBTQ Nation

A Nashville public charter school teacher secured an accommodation to avoid reading a children's book about two gay fathers after enlisting a Christian nationalist legal group to threaten the school.
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4 days ago

"It was touching my flesh": This hot real-life priest is calling it quits due to his too-powerful sexuality - Queerty

I could have decided to live in a grey area and lead a double life, as perhaps other priests do. But at a certain point, I realized that it wasn't right. I don't agree with celibacy or the doctrine that supports it.
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fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Scouting America accuses LGBTQ+ travel agency Queer Scout of trademark infringement

Scouting America sued an LGBTQ travel entrepreneur over trademark infringement for using the name 'Queer Scout,' claiming it improperly uses their century-old scout-related trademarks.
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4 days ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
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5 days ago

James Talarico just won his primary. Republicans are already attacking his support of trans people. - LGBTQ Nation

Texas state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate with 52.9% of the vote, and Republicans immediately attacked him for his supportive statements about transgender people.
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5 days ago

No, skater Alysa Liu did not say she doesn't believe in pronouns

However, as reported by Out Sports, although Liu did remove "they pronouns" from her Instagram and pro-LGBTQ+ posts, the quote that is circulating online is fake and originated from @centristpeater on X - an account with a history of making up fake quotes.
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fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Nonbinary student sues Michigan school district for allegedly ignoring years of reported bullying

A high school student is suing their school district for failing to investigate and stop gender-based harassment and physical assault that occurred in 2023.
fromQueerty
6 days ago

This gay bathhouse owner spilled the tea on what it's really like to run a sauna - Queerty

I'm usually [there] early because I have to meet a tradesperson. I'm constantly ordering cleaning products. The TV breaks down, buy a new TV; install the TV. If the beds get cracks in [them], buy a new bed. The biggest part of his job is the boring stuff.
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fromQueerty
5 days ago

Jay Jurden's six-pack has a message for RFK Jr. & other fragile meat bros - Queerty

Instead of saying, 'Hey, make sure you have enough protein and enough fiber and enough vegetables, but also, you might need a little more protein if you're trying to work out, because you're undergoing muscular synthesis. Maybe you need a bit more protein if you're going through all of this micro-trauma when you work out.' Instead of saying that, instead of being specific and nuanced, he just goes, 'Flip this pyramid upside down! Eat more meat! Swim in raw sewage!'
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5 days ago

Hate group declares "common sense has prevailed" as teacher fired for being anti-trans wins $650,000 - LGBTQ Nation

Indiana school district pays $650,000 to settle religious discrimination lawsuit filed by orchestra teacher who refused to use transgender students' preferred names and pronouns.
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5 days ago

Hate group declares "common sense has prevailed" as teacher fired for being anti-trans wins $650,000 - LGBTQ Nation

Indiana school district pays $650,000 to settle religious discrimination lawsuit filed by orchestra teacher who refused to use transgender students' preferred names and pronouns.
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fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

AT THE EYE OF A STORM IN IRVINE : A More-or-Less Typical Irvine Couple Fight to Preserve Gay Protection in City's Unique Human Rights Ordinance

Irvine adopted a comprehensive human rights ordinance protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation, sparking community debate and a recall petition from residents opposed to gay rights protections.
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fromQueerty
5 days ago

Bisexual muscle daddy Pablo Perroni goes public with hunky boyfriend Axel Santos - Queerty

Mexican actor Pablo Perroni, who came out as bisexual seven years ago, is publicly celebrating his new romance with aspiring actor and singer Axel Santos.
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5 days ago

A pro-soccer player mocked his opponent's sexuality. Now he's paying the price. - LGBTQ Nation

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher received a six-game suspension and £1,500 fine for using a homophobic slur during an October 2025 match against Barnsley's Under-21s team.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Republican AG bans "radical" mental health workers from affirming trans youth: It's "child abuse" - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared that mental health providers affirming trans youth constitutes child abuse and is illegal under the state's gender-affirming care ban.
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6 days ago
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Supreme Court forces California to allow teachers to out trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court blocked California's law protecting trans students from being outed to parents, ruling 6-3 that teachers' religious beliefs override student safety protections.
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6 days ago
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Supreme Court Blocks California Law Preventing Schools From Outing Kids to Their Parents If They Change Pronouns

The Supreme Court's conservative majority blocked California's law protecting transgender and nonbinary students' privacy from parents, ruling parents have due process rights to participate in their children's mental health decisions.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Supreme Court forces California to allow teachers to out trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court blocked California's law protecting trans students from being outed to parents, ruling 6-3 that teachers' religious beliefs override student safety protections.
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6 days ago

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Preventing Schools From Outing Kids to Their Parents If They Change Pronouns

The Supreme Court's conservative majority blocked California's law protecting transgender and nonbinary students' privacy from parents, ruling parents have due process rights to participate in their children's mental health decisions.
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6 days ago

Conservative Christians freak out over Levi's Jeans ad starring queer musician Doechii - LGBTQ Nation

One Million Moms opposes Levi's Super Bowl ad featuring multiple people's behinds, including queer musician Doechii, calling it distasteful and harmful to children without specifying the harm.
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fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

LGBTQ data is disappearing under Trump, reports find

The federal government removed sexual orientation and gender identity questions from over 360 surveys, forms, and data collections during Trump's first year back in office following an executive order recognizing only two sexes.
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6 days ago

Republican AG sues chest binding company & claims its making "a fortune by hurting kids" - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Lola Olivia for allegedly marketing chest binders to minors without disclosing health risks, though medical evidence shows serious complications are rare in youth.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Green Party presidential candidate posts extreme antisemitic & transphobic image to social media - LGBTQ Nation

The image shows a rainbow-colored Star of David with pictures of several trans rights leaders and points out that they're Jewish, including NCTE founder Mara Keisling and GLSEN director Eliza Byard, who isn't transgender. Non-Jewish trans rights leaders are not included in the image.
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Civil rights group wants AG to address LGBTQ-related bullying in school hockey

We are concerned that this rise is a backlash to the growing visibility and popularity of the television series Heated Rivalry - and the resulting attention, commentary, and social media discourse it has generated around gay hockey players.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

USA Rugby creates 'open' division after Trump administration pressure to exclude transgender women

USA Rugby banned transgender women from competing in the women's division effective February 20, following a USOPC directive and Trump's executive order.
fromQueerty
6 days ago

Spanish soccer star Aitor Ruibal stands up for gay people & shows what it's like to be a real man - Queerty

I'm very sorry that a [player] can't say he's gay freely. It doesn't matter the orientation of a person when it comes to developing a profession like soccer. It's a partner, who trains like you, who works like you and who plays soccer like you.
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fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Shia LaBeouf Offers Bizarre Explanation for Recent Bar Fight

Shia LaBeouf was arrested for a bar fight involving homophobic slurs and has attributed his behavior to anger, ego, and fear rather than solely to substance use.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

In Defense of Effeminate Gay Boys

Gender nonconformity in boys is a natural male variation, not an indicator of being female, and conflating the two undermines acceptance of diverse expressions of masculinity.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene is outraged that a trans man got top surgery because he's disabled - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized a University of Minnesota student with cerebral palsy for undergoing gender-affirming top surgery, calling it criminal despite the student being a consenting adult.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds

Law enforcement in Southern states may be systematically misclassifying deaths of transgender women as suicides to conceal bias-motivated killings that constitute modern-day lynchings.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Republicans are pushing hard for a bill that would disenfranchise trans voters - LGBTQ Nation

The SAVE America Act would require citizens to present birth certificates or passports to vote, effectively disenfranchising millions of Americans including trans voters and same-sex married couples.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Texas AG Maligns Therapy That Affirms Trans Youths' Identities as "Child Abuse"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared that therapists affirming transgender youth's gender identity commit child abuse, threatening their licenses, Medicaid funding, and criminal penalties.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

USA Rugby announced a new "open" category for trans women. Advocates say it's a "dark milestone." - LGBTQ Nation

USA Rugby created an open category for trans athletes after a presidential executive order required the organization to exclude trans women from women's sports competition.
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