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fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago
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These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago
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This trans megachurch pastor survived 15 years of conversion therapy. She's now running for office. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromQueerty
1 day ago

This sexpert is calling out toxic tops & a dark room double standard - Queerty

Topping and bottoming in gay relationships face different societal judgments, with bottom shaming rooted in historical stigma and exacerbated by the AIDS crisis.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Anti-trans "MAGA warrior" congressmembers' drag photos unearthed - LGBTQ Nation

Two anti-trans Congress members, Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, have past photos in drag from their high school yearbooks.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

This trans megachurch pastor survived 15 years of conversion therapy. She's now running for office. - LGBTQ Nation

Joanna Whaley transitioned from evangelical pastor to Democratic candidate, facing challenges in her past relationships and advocating for queer rights.
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fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

These anti-trans Georgia Republicans did drag themselves, unearthed photos show

Two anti-LGBTQ+ politicians were found in drag during their high school years, contradicting their current stances against transgender rights.
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

This sexpert is calling out toxic tops & a dark room double standard - Queerty

Topping and bottoming in gay relationships face different societal judgments, with bottom shaming rooted in historical stigma and exacerbated by the AIDS crisis.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Anti-trans "MAGA warrior" congressmembers' drag photos unearthed - LGBTQ Nation

Two anti-trans Congress members, Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, have past photos in drag from their high school yearbooks.
#transgender-rights
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Romania recognizes man's gender identity in landmark victory for trans Europeans - LGBTQ Nation

Romanian courts ruled to recognize a transgender man's identity, marking a significant victory for transgender rights in Europe.
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fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

House Republicans push bill forcing states to stop acknowledging trans people in schools

The proposed 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act' could lead to widespread censorship of transgender-related materials in public schools.
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fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Mississippi passes restrictive transgender driver's license law

Mississippi Legislature approved a bill restricting transgender individuals from changing sex designation on driver's licenses, limiting it to specific circumstances.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Maryland protects trans students. Stephen Miller's group is coming for those protections

A conservative group is urging an investigation into Maryland's school district policies protecting transgender students, challenging federal privacy laws and parental notification rights.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Romania recognizes man's gender identity in landmark victory for trans Europeans - LGBTQ Nation

Romanian courts ruled to recognize a transgender man's identity, marking a significant victory for transgender rights in Europe.
#hate-crime
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

South Carolina man faces hate crime charges after shooting into Myrtle Beach LGBTQ+ nightclub

A man was charged with hate crimes after firing shots into an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

South Carolina man faces hate crime charges after shooting into Myrtle Beach LGBTQ+ nightclub

A man was charged with hate crimes after firing shots into an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
#first-amendment
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fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Ohio teacher sues over removal of 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster

A teacher is suing his school district for violating his First Amendment rights by ordering the removal of an anti-hate poster from his classroom.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Ohio teacher sues over removal of 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster

A teacher is suing his school district for violating his First Amendment rights by ordering the removal of an anti-hate poster from his classroom.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Nebraska lawmaker fails again to revive anti-trans bills after repeated attempts

Nebraska's anti-trans legislation faced defeat, revealing the state's contentious political landscape regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
#trans-rights
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
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Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
#boise
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Idaho passed a law just to ban Boise from flying Pride flags. Their response was surprising. - LGBTQ Nation

Boise City Hall introduced Pride wraps after a law banned flying the Pride flag.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Idaho said no Pride flags permitted. Boise said watch this

Boise City Hall is using rainbow lights and signage to promote inclusivity after Idaho banned flying Pride flags.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Idaho passed a law just to ban Boise from flying Pride flags. Their response was surprising. - LGBTQ Nation

Boise City Hall introduced Pride wraps after a law banned flying the Pride flag.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Idaho said no Pride flags permitted. Boise said watch this

Boise City Hall is using rainbow lights and signage to promote inclusivity after Idaho banned flying Pride flags.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Minneapolis considers legalizing bathhouses & adult sex venues - LGBTQ Nation

Minneapolis City Council is considering legalizing venues for sexual activity between consenting adults, including bathhouses, after decades of prohibition.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Maine just released the wording of the anti-trans ballot question people will vote on in November - LGBTQ Nation

Maine voters will decide on a ballot initiative restricting transgender rights in schools regarding bathrooms and sports participation based on birth certificates.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

MAGA host says modern dating is hard because women are "infected with the Jezebel spirit" - LGBTQ Nation

Charlie Kirk claims modern dating is difficult due to women being 'infected with the Jezebel spirit' and not adhering to traditional roles.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Iowa can enforce previously blocked 'don't say gay' law, appeals court rules

This ruling is a setback, but it is not the end of this fight. Iowa's SF 496 is a cruel and unconstitutional law that silences LGBTQ+ children, erases their existence from classrooms, and forces educators to expose vulnerable students to potential harm at home. We will continue to use every legal tool available to protect these young people. They deserve nothing less.
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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Karol G Warned Not to Speak About ICE or Risk Losing Visa. She Plans to Do So Anyway

Karol G aims to speak out on political issues despite concerns for her safety and the impact of her statements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK veterans forced to resign' for being gay launch legal action against MoD

Two veterans are suing the MoD over unfair compensation rules for LGBT personnel dismissed due to their sexuality.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Deeply distressing for all of us': families react to Girlguiding's trans exclusion

Girlguiding's new policy excludes transgender girls, causing distress for families and sparking protests among volunteers.
#ioc
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
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Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird call out Olympics for introducing genetic testing to ban trans women - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird call out Olympics for introducing genetic testing to ban trans women - LGBTQ Nation

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird criticized the IOC's genetic gender testing policy as harmful to women's sports and the trans community.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Don't fall for WSJ's 'normal gay' whitewashing of queer life

Being gay does not equate to being queer; queerness is a broader ideological project that challenges norms.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

He allegedly shot up an LGBTQ+ nightclub. Now he's facing the music. - LGBTQ Nation

Timothy James Truett was arrested for allegedly shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, facing multiple charges including hate intimidation.
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fromQueerty
3 days ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

South Carolina Republicans demand Supreme Court overturn marriage equality - LGBTQ Nation

A group of 12 Republicans in the South Carolina House of Representatives introduced H-5501, a concurrent resolution that calls on the state to 'reject the Supreme Court of the United States' Obergefell decision and to call on the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell and restore the natural law definition of marriage.'
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian author & father of 10 indicted for alleged child sex abuse - LGBTQ Nation

John Kent Tarwater was indicted on two counts of rape, three counts of sexual battery, and three counts of gross sexual imposition, with allegations dating from August 2019 to July 2020.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
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fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

How becoming a drag queen allowed this trans man to finally be his complete self - LGBTQ Nation

Juniper Brown's journey through gender dysphoria led him to embrace his identity as a drag queen, overcoming childhood anxiety and adversity.
#conversion-therapy
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
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fromHuffPost
6 days ago

Heteroflexible Is The Highest Growing Orientation On Feeld. It's Not Without Critics.

Heteroflexible individuals are primarily attracted to the opposite sex but open to same-sex experiences under certain conditions.
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fromQueerty
6 days ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
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fromQueerty
6 days ago

Limp d*cks, "leak outs" & rage letters to dad: Inside the alpha male boot camp to "unf*ck" straight men - Queerty

Young straight men are struggling with dating, jobs, and education, often turning to misleading programs promising to enhance their masculinity.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

This GOP lawmaker tried to ban trans people from becoming teachers. He failed miserably. - LGBTQ Nation

Kentucky Senator Gex Williams' attempts to ban trans individuals from teaching have failed amid legislative roadblocks and opposition.
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fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Finland's Supreme Court rules against politician who called gayness a "sexual abnormality" - LGBTQ Nation

Finland's Supreme Court found Päivi Räsänen guilty of inciting hatred for calling homosexuality a 'developmental disorder'.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.
#belarus
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
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fromQueerty
1 week ago

Joel Kim Booster on his non-monogamous marriage: "The sex I'm having outside of my relationship is all recreational" - Queerty

Being gay creates more pressure regarding body image than being an actor, especially in casual sexual encounters.
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Noah Schnapp hard launches relationship with new mystery man, but there's a catch... - Queerty

Schnapp posted a photo to his Instagram stories showing him with his arm around another man, captioned 'One month of us,' leading to speculation about a new relationship.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes

The new IOC policy on female athletes impacts those with Differences in Sexual Development more than trans athletes.
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
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