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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Hateful homophobe Rand Paul says gay CDC official's 'lifestyle' made him unfit to be in government

Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC over anti‑science HHS policies; Sen. Rand Paul condemned him unfit for government because of his gay lifestyle.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils

Reform party local councillors in England have pursued policies restricting flags, denying human-caused climate change, removing LGBTQ+ materials, and rolling back environmental initiatives.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Ts Madison claps back at Snoop Dogg's remarks about Disney film gay couple

Snoop Dogg told the It's Giving podcast that he had watched Toy Story spin-offwhich featured a same-sex kiss, with his grandson, who had asked him: "Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman? She's a woman." The singer recalled thinking: "Aw s**t, I didn't come for this s**t, I came here to watch the god-damn movie. Y'all throwing me in the middle of this s**t that I don't have an answer for." He went on to say: "It threw me for a loop."
LGBT
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

State-driven censorship': new wave of book bans hits Florida school districts

Florida school districts are experiencing a significant increase in book bans, with hundreds of titles removed due to external pressures.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I Came Home Early From Work. What I Learned About My Husband Shattered Everything.

A husband confessed to ongoing infidelity and expressed a desire for an open marriage after being discovered in bed with another man.
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LGBT
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gamers Are Furious About the Censorship of NSFW Games-and They're Fighting Back

Industry groups oppose censorship targeting NSFW games, highlighting the impact on marginalized developers.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

A gay Arizona man's death is still unsolved, but Phoenix police closed the case: report

Investigators abandoned the case of a gay yoga instructor found dead in Phoenix, prompting outrage from family and friends.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Puerto Rico trans rights advocates prepare legal fight as GOP governor considers gender-affirming care ban

Puerto Rico's legislation could ban gender-affirming care for youth, threatening the rights of the transgender community.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Puerto Rico trans rights advocates prepare legal fight as GOP governor considers gender-affirming care ban

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Public health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Over a Million Queer Women Rely on Medicaid. What Happens If They Lose It? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Changes to Medicaid may require low-income individuals to work to maintain coverage, threatening health access for many, especially women and LGBTQ+ communities.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Florida official who made tasteless, anti-LGBTQ+ post about Pulse shooting reinstated by judge

Judith Fike has been reinstated to the Groveland City Council after suspension due to controversial social media posts regarding the Pulse shooting.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Two Wisconsin congressmen clash in front of cameras during U.S. Capitol confrontation

A heated public clash occurred between Rep. Mark Pocan and Rep. Derrick Van Orden during a press interview.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I don't love my mom. That doesn't make me a sociopath.

Navigating dating involves addressing societal expectations about parental relationships.
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

As Children's Hospital LA closes its gender-affirming care center, advocates worry kids' lives are on the line'

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development, one of the oldest public providers of gender-affirming care in the U.S., will close by July 22.
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LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gay man subjected to exorcism' at Sheffield church receives compensation

A gay man received compensation after undergoing an exorcism by a Church of England parish to eliminate his homosexuality.
LGBT
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Met officer who groped woman's breasts' on Heaven dancefloor faces the sack

PC Sijanta Thapa was cleared of sexual assault but faces potential dismissal for gross misconduct related to the incident at Heaven nightclub.
#hate-crime
SF LGBT
fromConsequence
3 months ago

King of the Hill Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Was Victim of Hate Crime, Husband Says

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor, was shot and killed in what has been revealed as a hate crime targeting him and his husband.
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#health-disparities
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

New report shows the state's LGBTQ+ population is growing

Despite the growth of the LGBTQ+ population in Massachusetts, significant disparities in healthcare and economic stability remain, especially for marginalized groups.
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

New report shows the state's LGBTQ+ population is growing

Despite the growth of the LGBTQ+ population in Massachusetts, significant disparities in healthcare and economic stability remain, especially for marginalized groups.
more#health-disparities
#pope-leo-xiv
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Pope Leo XIV rejects marriage equality, saying family is based on 'union between a man and a woman'

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes traditional family values, stating it is based on the union of a man and a woman.
Pope Francis took steps towards LGBTQ+ inclusion but retained existing doctrine on marriage.
LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and collaboration in the Church, marking a shift in papal style from his predecessor.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

New pope voted in Republican primaries, Illinois records show

Pope Leo XIV has participated in Republican primaries, showing a complex relationship between faith and political engagement.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

New pope voted in Republican primaries, Illinois records show

Pope Leo XIV has a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues and voted in Republican primaries in Illinois.
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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

From people to food to flags, why does the Trump administration hate colors so much?

Colorful, nostalgic treats can serve as a rebellion against a dreary world.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Kidnappings, Dinosaurs Deserve Better, and Your Big, Queer Summer!

Asylum seekers in Oregon are being arrested during mandatory ICE check-ins, raising significant legal and safety concerns.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Revenge of Transportation head Sean Duffy, wronged by a lesbian and a gay man: banning rainbow crosswalks

Duffy urges governors to ban rainbow crosswalks, framing it as a safety issue despite lack of evidence.
#supreme-court
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
philosophy

100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents' rights in education - today, another case raises new questions

philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents' rights in education - today, another case raises new questions

The Supreme Court's Pierce decision emphasized parental rights in education, a significant precedent in context with the upcoming Mahmoud v. Taylor case.
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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! Years Ago, I Saw a Revealing Notification on My Sibling's Phone. It Might Finally Be Time to Share What I Saw.

Respect your brother's privacy regarding his sexuality and relationship dynamics.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Bach's music against war and discrimination DW 06/17/2025

Bach's "St. John Passion" is reinterpreted, highlighting contemporary issues such as LGBTQ suffering and Middle Eastern conflict, underlining its enduring relevance.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US judge declares Trump's cuts to NIH grants illegal'

Judge William Young ruled that NIH grant terminations are illegal, citing violations of federal law and discriminatory motives against racial minorities and LGBTQ community.
Digital life
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The high price of connection, why young women and queer patients pay in risks, not clicks

Digital healthcare is advancing, but it often excludes marginalized communities, particularly young women and LGBTQ+ individuals in low-income countries.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The media and Democrats address Trump with a tired checklist when the moment calls for a full-on body check

"We're in a pass/fail moment. And we're failing."
US politics
#conversion-therapy
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

04/26/25

Rachel Campos-Duffy appears to coin a new antigay slur in a Fox News segment targeting Pete Buttigieg.
South Carolina's AG opposes a municipal ban on conversion therapy, citing religious freedom.
Advocates call for unification against rising authoritarianism, drawing on writings from LGBTQ+ icons.
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SF LGBT
fromKqed
3 months ago

In Song and Self: How Queer Pinay Duo AstraLogik Finds Belonging Through Music | KQED

AstraLogik's music fosters community and affinity, enabling the duo to express their Filipino identity in the diaspora.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

One day I overheard my boss saying: just put it in ChatGPT': the workers who lost their jobs to AI

The introduction of AI hosts at Radio Krakow has raised ethical concerns about representation and the authenticity of human experiences in journalism.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, the three lives I tried to run from and the one I'm running toward

Mental Health Awareness Month encourages recognition of invisible struggles and the importance of supporting those who face them.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I'm gay I don't want to be surrounded by children on holiday

Reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech are core reporting areas for The Independent, emphasizing the need for on-the-ground journalism.
US news
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Karoline Leavitt: Trump wants 'less LGBTQ graduate majors' from Harvard

The Trump Administration is targeting Harvard over funding issues linked to LGBTQ graduate programs and other grievances.
Harvard's educational offerings are misrepresented in the discussion about LGBTQ majors.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

US applications for British citizenship skyrocket after Trump election win

The surge in Americans seeking British citizenship reflects fears and frustrations related to current U.S. socio-political conditions.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Man I'd Been Seeing Has a Secret Double Life. I Have the Perfect Way to Get Revenge.

Deceit in relationships can lead to devastating emotional fallout, raising questions of fairness and retaliation.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Silence isn't a strategy: Why leaders must talk about depression before it talks back

Openly discussing mental health at work is crucial for creating supportive environments, especially for marginalized groups.
The stigma surrounding mental health affects workplace dynamics, particularly for LGBTQ+ employees.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! My Family Learned About How We Plan to Conceive Our Child. Everyone Thinks It's a "Terrible" Idea.

Family reactions, while difficult, cannot dictate your decisions; focus on your family and your choices.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

Larsen's emotional journey and music exploration provide a rare narrative on transgender experiences, yet evolving immigration policies hinder his ability to perform live in the U.S.
US news
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

MAGA influencer collapses on Fox News after starting transphobic rant about Kamala Harris's 'incompency'

A Fox News segment turned chaotic when Camryn Kinsey collapsed live on air after a transphobic rant against the Biden-Harris administration.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour throwing trans people under the bus' says transgender councillor

Dylan Tippetts resigns from Labour, citing lack of support for transgender rights amid recent legal rulings.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Gay-porn scandal ensnaring GOP nominee splits Virginia Republicans

Virgina Republicans are divided over Gov. Youngkin's request for John Reid to withdraw amid controversy surrounding gay porn allegations.
LGBT
fromVulture
4 months ago

What's Going On with Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes?

JoJo Siwa's breakup with Kath Ebbs coincided with her close friendship with Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother UK.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

School district won't allow child to graduate over LGBTQ health class, family claims

In August 2022, the parents learned that Jane was enrolled in a health class for her upcoming sophomore year which was required for graduation.
NYC parents
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

SFFILM Festival Film Relives When Drag Queen Story Hour' Got Invaded by the Proud Boys

Panda Dulce's new short film highlights resilience and commitment in the aftermath of a violent disruption during Drag Queen Story Hour.
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