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#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago
US news

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours ago

Support skyrockets for librarian who was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids - LGBTQ Nation

Luanne James was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books, prompting significant financial support from the community.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

Gay bar mocks Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband with "bimbofication" event - LGBTQ Nation

A queer bar hosted a themed event inspired by Bryon Noem's cross-dressing and bimbofication fetish, featuring cocktails and a specific dress code.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

I live in Colorado. Conversion therapy destroyed my life. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy causes significant harm, and recent Supreme Court rulings threaten the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours ago

Support skyrockets for librarian who was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids - LGBTQ Nation

Luanne James was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books, prompting significant financial support from the community.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trump celebrates the Trans Day of Visibility by attacking trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump issued a statement attacking trans people and detailing measures taken to restrict their rights during his presidency.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
#boston-university
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

After campus pushback, university pauses policy that removed professors' Pride flags - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam apologized for removing Pride flags and announced a pause on the policy behind their removal.
Boston
fromBoston.com
22 hours 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

A coalition at Boston University protests the removal of Pride flags, urging a revision of the university's signage policy.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

After campus pushback, university pauses policy that removed professors' Pride flags - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam apologized for removing Pride flags and announced a pause on the policy behind their removal.
Boston
fromBoston.com
22 hours 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

A coalition at Boston University protests the removal of Pride flags, urging a revision of the university's signage policy.
Television
fromQueerty
3 hours ago

As the gay romance BL genre grows, these are the 11 hottest rising stars on the planet right now - Queerty

The rise of BL content offers positive representation for Asian queer experiences and introduces new stars to the audience.
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

As LGBTQ+ people go back into the closet under Trump, the Human Rights Campaign reveals plan to fight back

SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

As LGBTQ+ people go back into the closet under Trump, the Human Rights Campaign reveals plan to fight back

#myrtle-beach
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy

Joy in politics is increasingly met with hostility, reflecting a troubling trend of character assassination against those who express themselves.
Arts
fromBrownstoner
5 hours ago

Arts Gowanus' 2026 Season Includes Gala and Pride Art Show

Artists can submit work for 'The Tower Show' exhibition as part of Arts Gowanus' busy 2026 lineup.
#kennedy-center
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Gay journalist detained by security for booing Trump at Kennedy Center - LGBTQ Nation

A journalist was detained for booing President Trump at the Kennedy Center, raising concerns about security and optics.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Gay Trump toady Ric Grenell says Kennedy Center staffers should be jailed - LGBTQ Nation

The Kennedy Center was in disrepair, and Grenell believes those responsible should face legal consequences.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Gay journalist detained by security for booing Trump at Kennedy Center - LGBTQ Nation

A journalist was detained for booing President Trump at the Kennedy Center, raising concerns about security and optics.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Gay Trump toady Ric Grenell says Kennedy Center staffers should be jailed - LGBTQ Nation

The Kennedy Center was in disrepair, and Grenell believes those responsible should face legal consequences.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYPD expands hate crime reporting following Gothamist story citing expert concerns

"The disclosure of both sets of numbers will enhance transparency and provide a clearer picture of hate crimes in the city, addressing concerns about the previous reporting method."
NYC politics
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

"She must answer": Out gay congressman still expects ex-AG Pam Bondi to testify - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. House Oversight Committee plans to question former Attorney General Pam Bondi about her handling of Epstein-related files despite her recent firing.
#pride-in-london
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days 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
Television
fromQueerty
6 days ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
3 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.
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour 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.
LGBT
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Survivor's 50th season features significant LGBTQ+ representation and drama, particularly highlighted by a recent episode with close interactions between castaways.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
20 hours 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
20 hours 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
54 minutes 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.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
22 hours 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.
#hate-crime
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day 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.
#transgender-healthcare
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days 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.
#homophobia
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: My boyfriend doesn't want to tell his homophobic landlord he is gay so I can't come over or stay the night. Why won't he look for somewhere else to live?

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: My boyfriend doesn't want to tell his homophobic landlord he is gay so I can't come over or stay the night. Why won't he look for somewhere else to live?

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Homophobia Is Back. It's Different Now.

LaBeouf hasn't anchored a box-office hit in more than a decade, and little of his 2020s art-house work has drawn buzz. The most notable thing he's starred in lately was a clip of him on a podcaster's couch, hunched and diminished, talking about his fear of gay people.
LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

She found out a boy was gay. So she tortured him with a knife. - LGBTQ Nation

Grether Leidy Guadarramas Pena was arrested for allegedly cutting a young male family member after discovering his homosexuality through online messages.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/18/26

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, site of a 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, is being demolished ten years later, with survivors sharing their experiences during the process.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Poorer LGBTQ+ people are hit harder by anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes in their countries, study finds - LGBTQ Nation

Economic precarity amplifies the negative impact of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice on LGBTQ+ people's emotional well-being, with family rejection being most damaging.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
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