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12 hours ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
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The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromGay City News
3 days ago

Congressional Equality Caucus' Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman for re-election in New York's 10th Congressional District, praising his advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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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fromGay City News
3 days ago

Congressional Equality Caucus' Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman for re-election in New York's 10th Congressional District, praising his advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
#nebraska
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How a Democrat's House win in Nebraska could erase the 'blue dot' & harm LGBTQ+ rights

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race is pivotal for LGBTQ+ rights and control of the U.S. House in 2026.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How a Democrat's House win in Nebraska could erase the 'blue dot' & harm LGBTQ+ rights

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race is pivotal for LGBTQ+ rights and control of the U.S. House in 2026.
#first-amendment
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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
2 days 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
1 day 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
2 days 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.
#supreme-court
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fromPsychology Today
2 days 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
4 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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fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Trump's gay 'special envoy' Ric Grenell eyes ambassador to Russia position

Grenell's interest in the Moscow post comes at a time when the position remains vacant, reflecting ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow that have persisted for months.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 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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fromBoston.com
4 days ago

BU president pauses signage policy after Pride flag controversy

Boston University pauses its signage policy after backlash over the removal of Pride flags, aiming to foster further discussion and reflection.
#marriage-equality
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta's marriage equality bill to update outdated state law

Pennsylvania House passed legislation to codify marriage equality, redefining marriage as a union between two individuals.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta's marriage equality bill to update outdated state law

Pennsylvania House passed legislation to codify marriage equality, redefining marriage as a union between two individuals.
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fromThe Bold Italic
5 days ago

Hunky Jesus Saved Me Again. Just Like Renewable Energy.

Hunky Jesus celebrates queer identity and community amidst rising anti-LGBTQ legislation, highlighting the importance of joy and visibility in the face of adversity.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

State bans against conversion therapy are ineffective, argues leading LGBTQ+ activist - LGBTQ Nation

Bans on conversion therapy for minors are largely ineffective, as unlicensed counselors continue to operate without consequence.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Is Donald Trump bringing conversion therapy back? - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's administration is challenging state conversion therapy bans through Supreme Court litigation and amicus briefs, while promoting 'gender exploratory therapy' as an alternative form of conversion therapy targeting transgender individuals.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

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

Belarus' parliament has approved a bill making 'propaganda of homosexual relations, gender change, refusal to have children, and pedophilia' crimes, with penalties including fines and detention.
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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Thank goodness Pam Bondi's abhorrent tenure as AG is over

Pam Bondi's tenure as Florida's Attorney General was marked by her aggressive opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and her controversial handling of legal matters.
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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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem's husband accused of living double life as 'busty bimbo' cross-dressing fetishist

Kristi Noem faces scrutiny after alleged messages and photos of her husband linked to a fetish community were published.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

The new bill implements a series of new laws and alterations to existing laws and penalties, including the following: 'Acts against nature,' a term used to designate same-sex relations, will now be punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison, rather than 1 to 5 years as at present.
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

John Oliver explains why U.S. conservatives are so obsessed with Hungary

Orbán has achieved what historians consider a coup, executed with lawyers and gerrymandering rather than tanks and guns, scapegoating immigrants and the queer community.
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fromQNS
1 week ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Leader of national GOP organization says gay men take over gyms to spread AIDS - LGBTQ Nation

Kai Schwemmer, appointed political director of the CRA, has a history of homophobic, antisemitic, and racist comments, raising significant concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reform UK's pro-family' policies are an exclusionary sham, minister says

Reform UK's family policies exclude non-traditional families, according to early years minister Olivia Bailey, who advocates for inclusive family support.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Claims He's Big With The Gay Vote': I Play The Gay National Anthem As My Walk Off'

Donald Trump claims strong support from the gay community while criticizing the treatment of LGBTQ individuals in Palestine.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP governor signs slate of "values" bills rolling back trans & reproductive rights - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed anti-trans bills, emphasizing state values and rolling back reproductive rights.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

IN PICTURES: ACT UP New York's march and die-in outside Palantir

The protest commemorated ACT UP New York's 39th anniversary, emphasizing the need for increased funding for HIV resources amidst cuts to health care.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

State appeals court approves firing of teacher who read "divisive" children's book on gender - LGBTQ Nation

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the firing of a teacher for reading a book on gender fluidity to her students.
World news
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow decries "unbelievably dramatic" series of crises Trump has caused across the world - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's actions have led to international tensions and support for authoritarian regimes, impacting global alliances and the LGBTQ+ community.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Riley Gaines brutally mocked after blaming trans people for ruining her dentistry career - LGBTQ Nation

Riley Gaines claims her aspirations for dental school were hindered by pro-trans university officials and LGBTQ+ activists.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Senate confirms brawler Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security Department after Kristi Noem

Mullin's confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security places him in charge of a vast agency, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration, central to immigration enforcement and domestic security policy.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as "No Kings" Protests Grow Nationwide

Senator Bernie Sanders will headline the 'No Kings' rally to challenge oligarchy and economic inequality on March 28, 2025.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Trans trailblazer Andrea Jenkins on her history-making political career in Minneapolis

Andrea Jenkins made history as the first out transgender Black woman elected to public office in the U.S. and accomplished significant reforms during her tenure.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Chuck Norris, panned for past antigay remarks, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial artist and actor, has died at 86, surrounded by family, following a recent health scare.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

U.S. hate group admits role in promoting harsh new anti-LGBTQ+ African law - LGBTQ Nation

A U.S. Christian nationalist hate group collaborated with anti-LGBTQ+ activists in Senegal and Ghana to strengthen laws criminalizing homosexuality, with Senegal doubling prison sentences to 5-10 years.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers want to create a statewide list of trans people based on medical information - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee House Bill 754 would require healthcare providers to publicly report detailed personal and medical information about transgender patients, potentially violating HIPAA privacy protections and exposing residents to harassment.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Former Trump official admits that their goal is to impose their Christian values on other Americans - LGBTQ Nation

A former Trump administration official advocates for Christians to impose biblical morality through legislation at all government levels.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

LGBTQ+ Task Force's Evan Low: What's at stake this midterms

Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has reached unprecedented scale and coordination, requiring a shift from defensive political organizing to proactive power-building strategies.
#transgender-healthcare
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Families sue Southern California hospital system for withholding care from transgender youth

California families are suing Rady Children's Hospital for discriminating against transgender youth by halting gender-affirming care under Trump administration pressure, affecting approximately 1,900 patients.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Families sue Southern California hospital system for withholding care from transgender youth

California families are suing Rady Children's Hospital for discriminating against transgender youth by halting gender-affirming care under Trump administration pressure, affecting approximately 1,900 patients.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump's flimsy reasons for trans military ban disproven in new study - LGBTQ Nation

A comprehensive study of 58 empirical research papers found no evidence supporting the administration's claims that transgender military members are undeployable, harm unit cohesion, or cost excessive healthcare resources.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Advocacy groups get trans athlete bans on ballots in Maine, Colorado

Leyland Streiff, from the advocacy group Protect Girls Sports in Maine, said in a news release that the proposal is "inclusive, fair and safe" and that the ballot initiative will let voters decide through "the most democratic process possible," the Maine Morning Star reported.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Congressional Republicans advance federal 'don't say trans' school bill

A House committee advanced legislation prohibiting federal education funding for materials addressing gender dysphoria or transgenderism, categorizing transgender identity as sexually oriented content.
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fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Gender-affirming care: Oakland demands hospitals continue services

Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning healthcare providers and insurers that preemptively restrict access to state-protected gender-affirming care amid federal threats and restrictions.
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