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He married his late wife twice during the fight for marriage, the 2nd time just before Pride 2013 - LGBTQ Nation

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Colorado passes new conversion therapy bill just after Supreme Court ruled against its ban - LGBTQ Nation

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Ian McKellen said an iconic "Star Wars" actor discouraged him from supporting gay rights - LGBTQ Nation

Alec Guinness allegedly advised Ian McKellen against publicly campaigning for LGBTQ+ civil rights, after discussing his Stonewall UK efforts.
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He married his late wife twice during the fight for marriage, the 2nd time just before Pride 2013 - LGBTQ Nation

A lawyer married three times in two decades, including early San Francisco same-sex weddings and a second ceremony after federal law was overturned.
Europe politics
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1 day ago

2026 Rainbow Map delivers mixed picture on LGBTQ+ rights

Spain overtook Malta at the top of ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Map through equality-focused reforms despite far-right and conservative pressure.
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Colorado passes new conversion therapy bill just after Supreme Court ruled against its ban - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado passed H.B. 26-1322 to let conversion therapy survivors sue licensed therapists for damages tied to predetermined outcomes to change sexual orientation or gender identity.
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1 day ago

Ian McKellen said an iconic "Star Wars" actor discouraged him from supporting gay rights - LGBTQ Nation

Alec Guinness allegedly advised Ian McKellen against publicly campaigning for LGBTQ+ civil rights, after discussing his Stonewall UK efforts.
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3 hours ago

Adelita Grijalva says congressional Republicans punished an Arizona town over library drag events

Congressional Republicans denied $649,330 for Copper Queen Library repairs after learning it hosted drag story events for children.
Europe politics
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4 hours ago

Can Hungary's Magyar deliver on his promises of reform and restore a relationship to the EU?

Hungary’s new government signals EU alignment by lifting a sanctions veto, pledging LGBTQ+ legal revisions, and targeting euro adoption while seeking frozen EU recovery funds.
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20 hours ago

Poland's leader promises to start recognizing foreign same-sex marriages, after EU court ruling - LGBTQ Nation

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that his government would quickly work to follow recent court rulings requiring Poland to legally recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other European Union (EU) member nations.
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1 day ago

"He is with the weirdos!" GOP lawmaker attacks Trump-backed opponent with outrageous anti-LGBTQ+ ad - LGBTQ Nation

A PAC backing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has released a toxically homophobic and transphobic ad accusing his primary challenger - the Donald Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein - of being "bought and paid for by the LGBTQ Mafia," supporting "freak values" and standing "with the weirdos."
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1 day ago

JK Rowling is now represented by a transgender politician - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Green Party MSPs were elected in Scotland, and J.K. Rowling publicly supported transphobic figures and criticized pro-trans political appointments.
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1 day ago

Pro-Massie PAC Attacks Trump-Backed Challenger for Having a Jewish, LGBTQ Mafia' Member Donor

A PAC linked to a Jan. 6 rioter spent $235,000 on TV ads backing Thomas Massie and attacking Eddie Gallrein using anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic imagery.
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Puerto Rico quietly passed an anti-trans bathroom ban & used trans swimmer Lia Thomas to justify it - LGBTQ Nation

Puerto Rico enacted H.B. 165 requiring sex-segregated government restrooms and barring transgender and nonbinary people from bathrooms matching their birth-assigned sex.
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2 days ago

Sally Field says son jokes that "Steel Magnolias" set made him gay - LGBTQ Nation

Sally Field praised Steel Magnolias, described her son’s upbringing on set, and supported the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ+ civil rights.
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3 days ago

Black Trans Women Find Care and Survival Through Chosen Mothers

Chosen family provides unconditional support for Black trans women amid rising anti-trans restrictions and heightened risks.
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4 days ago

Families ask judge to block Trump DOJ nationwide from getting trans kids' medical records

Federal court action seeks to block Justice Department subpoenas for transgender children’s private medical records, alleging intimidation and creation of a de facto registry.
Books
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4 days ago

They're trying to narrow the worldview of young people': how book bans are on the rise in the US

Gender Queer explains non-binary identity and sexual discovery, while rising, organized book bans target LGBTQ+ and other educational content in schools and libraries.
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5 days ago

Colorado quickly rewrites & passes new conversion therapy ban to get around Supreme Court ruling

The Colorado General Assembly on Thursday approved , legislation that rewrites the state's conversion therapy statute in direct response to the Supreme Court's March in Chiles v. Salazar. The bill now heads to Gov. Jared Polis, a gay Democrat, who is expected to sign it into law.
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5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 5/8/26

A federal judge blocked the FTC from investigating two major medical organizations tied to transgender health care.
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6 days ago

Report shows banned non-fiction books doubled over last school year in US

The most common theme in the banned non-fiction books was activism and social movements. These titles help students learn about their rights and the stories of those who confronted injustice and participated in social movements to change the world around them.
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6 days ago

New Hungarian PM's voters want action on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, poll finds

Over 77% of Peter Magyar's Tisza party voters support ambitious climate policy and 71% support LGBTQ+ rights protection, despite Magyar's conservative background and campaign silence on progressive issues.
NYC politics
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1 week ago

Two NYC Democrats running for a U.S. House seat battle to prove who's more pro-LGBTQ+

Both Democratic candidates for New York's 10th congressional district emphasize their commitment to LGBTQ+ rights as central to their campaigns.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Home free at last: Married couple celebrates reunion at Manhattan church after husband's 150 days in ICE detention | amNewYork

Allan Dabrio Marrero was released from ICE detention after 150 days, facing challenges in obtaining a green card with his husband Matthew.
Right-wing politics
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1 week ago

Trump-backed House candidate tied to New Mexico church with extreme anti-women & anti-LGBTQ+ views

Greg Cunningham's campaign is heavily influenced by a megachurch that opposes same-sex relationships, transgender identities, and abortion rights.
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1 week ago

The Supreme Court is broken & it's stopping us from fixing it - LGBTQ Nation

The 6-3 decision ordered Louisiana to redraw its congressional map, originally drawn to ensure that African Americans had proportional representation in the House of Representatives. The Court claimed that this itself was an 'unconstitutional gerrymander.'
US Elections
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1 week ago

MAGA hate preacher blames "Jews" for causing gayness, trans people, abortions, low wages... - LGBTQ Nation

"We, the United States of America, are a very gay nation. Homosexuality and sexual degeneracy is one of the number one exports of Israel," Webbon stated, showcasing his antisemitic views.
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A politician made graphic comments about his gay colleague's sex life. Now he's paying the price. - LGBTQ Nation

Mark Latham was ordered to pay $100,000 for unlawfully vilifying and sexually harassing Alex Greenwich over his homosexuality.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Progressives incensed over "pathetic" anti-trans judicial nominee & Trump sycophant - LGBTQ Nation

Justin Smith's judicial nomination raises concerns over potential harm to LGBTQ+ rights due to his anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy record.
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2 weeks ago

Botswana officially removed its anti-sodomy law from its Penal Code - LGBTQ Nation

Botswana has officially repealed its anti-sodomy law, affirming LGBTQ+ rights and protections in the country.
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2 weeks ago

Harvey Fierstein on Kinky Boots, addiction and survival: When you get sober, it takes five years to get your marbles back'

Harvey Fierstein, a Tony winner, is an avid quilter inspired by personal loss and activism, creating meaningful quilts for charity and expression.
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2 weeks ago

Ann Rostow: What Dreams May Come? - San Francisco Bay Times

Belarus has enacted a law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality and related topics, reflecting ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
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3 weeks ago

Belarus compares LGBTQ+ people to pedophiles in new anti-propaganda law - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy, intensifying repression against marginalized communities.
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2 weeks ago

Ann Rostow: What Dreams May Come? - San Francisco Bay Times

Belarus has enacted a law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality and related topics, reflecting ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
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3 weeks ago

Belarus compares LGBTQ+ people to pedophiles in new anti-propaganda law - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy, intensifying repression against marginalized communities.
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Rep. Angie Craig rattles right-wingers with a cute pic to mark Lesbian Visibility Week - Queerty

"I'm celebrating #LesbianVisibilityWeek with the love of my life - my wife Cheryl! Here's a throwback to when we first met - before we had the right to get married. To Minnesota's lesbian community: I see you, I hear you and I'll never stop fighting for our rights."
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fromLGBTQ Nation
9 months ago

Kim Davis asks Supreme Court to take her case in hopes of bringing down marriage equality - LGBTQ Nation

"We are asking the Court to recognize the First Amendment as an absolute defense for Kim Davis and to overturn the 2015 Obergefell opinion, which has no basis in the Constitution," Davis's lawyer, Mat Staver, stated. He emphasized that Obergefell "did significant damage to the historic definition of marriage, to states rights, to religious freedom, and to the rule of law."
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV signals no new ground for LGBTQ+ Catholics

Pope Leo stated that officials at the Vatican spoke to the German bishops to make clear their disagreement with the formalized blessing of same-sex couples 'beyond what was specifically, if you will, allowed for by Pope Francis in saying that all people receive blessings.'
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Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
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2 weeks ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
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2 weeks ago

Shocking video shows police throwing gay city councilman to the ground during protest - LGBTQ Nation

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, facing charges for obstructing government administration.
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2 weeks ago

NY Times shareholder blasts paper's anti-trans coverage in heated call with publisher - LGBTQ Nation

The New York Times faces criticism for its coverage of transgender issues, with claims of contributing to discrimination against the trans community.
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2 weeks ago

Dems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
Right-wing politics
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2 weeks ago

Trump joined anti-LGBTQ+ religious bigots to read the Bible via livestream - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump participated in a Bible reading event organized by a group opposing LGBTQ+ rights, reflecting his controversial relationship with Christianity.
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3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
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Healthcare
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3 weeks ago

Federal judge voids RFK Jr's "cruel" attempt to end gender-affirming youth care nationwide - LGBTQ Nation

Federal Judge vacated HHS Secretary Kennedy's declaration against gender-affirming care for minors, citing illegal authority and harm to individuals.
Right-wing politics
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3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's pastor describes his terrifying Christian nationalist dream for the U.S. - LGBTQ Nation

A group of Christian nationalists in Idaho envision a theocratic America with no LGBTQ+ rights and restricted voting for women.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Attorney General threatens doctors with 10 years in prison for providing gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi's DOJ memo directs investigation and prosecution of minors accessing gender-affirming care as female genital mutilation.
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3 weeks ago

Trump administration restores Rainbow Flag at Stonewall but just halfway up

The Rainbow Flag has been reinstalled at Stonewall National Monument alongside the American Flag and NPS Flag after a legal settlement.
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3 weeks ago

Lawyers ask judge to certify case to protect all trans troops affected by Trump military ban

Transgender service members are pursuing a nationwide class action against Trump's military ban to ensure broad legal protection for all affected individuals.
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3 weeks ago

Religious law firm convinces nuns to sue state over trans-inclusive law - LGBTQ Nation

Nuns at a Catholic hospice are suing New York over laws they claim violate their religious rights regarding gender identity and pronoun usage.
Right-wing politics
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3 weeks ago

Dave Chappelle blasts GOP for "weaponizing" his anti-trans jokes. His trans critics are unimpressed. - LGBTQ Nation

Dave Chappelle distances himself from the political exploitation of his transgender jokes, asserting his intent was misrepresented by Republicans.
Right-wing politics
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3 weeks ago

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers - LGBTQ Nation

The Charlie Kirk Act mandates free speech protections for controversial views in Tennessee's public higher education institutions.
UK politics
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4 weeks ago

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

Home Secretary vows to prosecute 'sham lawyers' exploiting asylum system for fake gay claims.
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