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Healthcare
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours 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.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 hours ago

Andy Beshear calls out Trump's abuse of faith while accepting LGBTQ+ allyship award

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund celebrated rising queer leadership and allies amid ongoing political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Things could go backwards': Kezia Dugdale on safety, LGBTQ+ rights and the future of Stonewall

Kezia Dugdale expresses fear for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK amid rising rightwing populism and acknowledges Stonewall's recent challenges.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

After a long saga, the Pride flag is finally back at Stonewall

The rainbow flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument after a legal settlement.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
more#lgbtq-rights
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
#pam-bondi
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months 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.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months 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.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.
more#pam-bondi
#belarus
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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
3 days 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
more#belarus
#rainbow-flag
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
3 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
6 days ago

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Rainbow Flag to fly at Stonewall National Monument as part of a federal court settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
3 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
6 days ago

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Rainbow Flag to fly at Stonewall National Monument as part of a federal court settlement.
more#rainbow-flag
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

Home Secretary vows to prosecute 'sham lawyers' exploiting asylum system for fake gay claims.
#senegal
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
more#senegal
#pride-flag
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal on Removal

The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal decision.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

The federal government will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal on Removal

The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal decision.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

The federal government will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
more#pride-flag
#anti-trans-legislation
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

GOP governor signs severe anti-trans bill to ban kids from "secretive transitions" - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law mandates that caregivers must inform parents if minors express gender identity changes.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

GOP governor signs severe anti-trans bill to ban kids from "secretive transitions" - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law mandates that caregivers must inform parents if minors express gender identity changes.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
more#anti-trans-legislation
#hungary
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump-backed Viktor Orban loses reelection. Will things improve for LGBTQ+ Hungarians? - LGBTQ Nation

Viktor Orbán has been ousted as Hungary's prime minister, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights under the new leadership.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump-backed Viktor Orban loses reelection. Will things improve for LGBTQ+ Hungarians? - LGBTQ Nation

Viktor Orbán has been ousted as Hungary's prime minister, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights under the new leadership.
more#hungary
#viktor-orban
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Viktor Orban won't be the last anti-LGBTQ+ strongman to topple

Viktor Orbán's departure marks the end of a regime that promoted homophobia and misogyny while exporting its oppressive model internationally.
Europe politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

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

Hungarian President Viktor Orbán's authoritarian policies influence American conservatives like Trump and DeSantis, despite his controversial governance methods.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Viktor Orban won't be the last anti-LGBTQ+ strongman to topple

Viktor Orbán's departure marks the end of a regime that promoted homophobia and misogyny while exporting its oppressive model internationally.
Europe politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

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

Hungarian President Viktor Orbán's authoritarian policies influence American conservatives like Trump and DeSantis, despite his controversial governance methods.
more#viktor-orban
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Boise Responds to Idaho Pride Flag Ban With Creative Display

Boise City Hall removed its Pride flag after Idaho's law banned it, but officials installed Pride flagpoles instead.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

I've Been to 50 Countries-but Choosing a Queer-friendly Honeymoon Was the Hardest Trip Yet

Choosing a honeymoon destination felt far harder than any assignment. This wasn't just another trip. As a queer woman, the list of potential destinations narrowed quickly.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
SF LGBT
#nebraska
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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 week 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.
more#nebraska
#first-amendment
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
more#first-amendment
#supreme-court
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, citing free speech concerns under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromMission Local
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromMission Local
2 weeks 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.
more#supreme-court
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
NYC LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week 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
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 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.
more#marriage-equality
SF LGBT
fromThe Bold Italic
2 weeks 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.
#conversion-therapy
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

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

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
more#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Social justice
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
US news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks 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.
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
fromAdvocate.com
3 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.
NYC LGBT
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
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