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9 hours ago

Zack Polanski confirms he has never dated Wes Streeting

Gay Green Party leader Zack Polanski has officially confirmed that he has never dated Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting. His jest came in response to a post shared by a Green supporter on X on 13 May. Lawyer Dr Iain Darcy remarked that the only thing that would bring Polanski down "is if it is revealed he used to date Wes Streeting", adding that there would be "no coming back from that."
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#barney-frank
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Barney Frank's complaint about activists is the same one he's been making for decades - LGBTQ Nation

Barney Frank links civil-rights progress to electoral, partisan politics and criticizes left-driven demands as undermining democracy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Visibly infirm Barney Frank calls out trans advocates for making sports a "litmus test" - LGBTQ Nation

Barney Frank criticizes pro-trans rights advocates for making sports participation a litmus test for Democrats during a CNN interview amid his health struggles.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Barney Frank's complaint about activists is the same one he's been making for decades - LGBTQ Nation

Barney Frank links civil-rights progress to electoral, partisan politics and criticizes left-driven demands as undermining democracy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Visibly infirm Barney Frank calls out trans advocates for making sports a "litmus test" - LGBTQ Nation

Barney Frank criticizes pro-trans rights advocates for making sports participation a litmus test for Democrats during a CNN interview amid his health struggles.
more#barney-frank
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Queer as Punk review joyous portrait of Malaysian LGBTQ+ rebels making noise

Queer Malaysian punk band Shh Diam! uses loud, defiant music and street activism to resist homophobia and celebrate personal and collective resilience.
#trans-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

One thin allegation fueled a national trans panic & an FBI mission to Cuba touted by Kash Patel

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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans people sue Idaho over draconian bathroom bill: "I knew this would make my life so much harder" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans Idahoans are suing the state over a bathroom ban that violates their constitutional rights.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence

The Trump administration scapegoats immigrants and trans people for sexual violence, while marginalized communities resist through activism and personal stories.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Troubled History of DIY Trans Healthcare

Trans people are increasingly forced to seek underground healthcare due to rising anti-trans legislation and fears of losing access to necessary treatments.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

One thin allegation fueled a national trans panic & an FBI mission to Cuba touted by Kash Patel

Allegations of a trans woman fleeing to Cuba for child surgery were based on a single comment, with no evidence of such plans.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans people sue Idaho over draconian bathroom bill: "I knew this would make my life so much harder" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans Idahoans are suing the state over a bathroom ban that violates their constitutional rights.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence

The Trump administration scapegoats immigrants and trans people for sexual violence, while marginalized communities resist through activism and personal stories.
more#trans-rights
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump administration submits proposed rule to make it harder for trans people to buy guns - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ proposed a rule requiring gun applicants to select their biological sex, disregarding gender identity.
#title-ix
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
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fromQueerty
1 week ago

"A more granular way": Barney Frank warns progressives not to let hardest fights define entire agenda - Queerty

Progressives should approach controversial issues gradually rather than making them litmus tests for support.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
US politics

Lauren Boebert said Sarah McBride is erasing women in Congress. McBride shut her down. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

House Republicans want to ban Pride flags at embassies & stop orgs from mentioning trans people - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
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School celebrates as SCOTUS rejects forced outing case: "The good guys win, and truth prevails" - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans equality gets 2 major wins in court while the EU strikes down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law - LGBTQ Nation

Kennedy's actions threaten trans youth care, but a ruling prevents him from using federal funding as leverage against hospitals.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

The State Department has implemented a policy banning trans employees from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Lauren Boebert said Sarah McBride is erasing women in Congress. McBride shut her down. - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Lauren Boebert accused Rep. Sarah McBride of removing women's photos from a Capitol bathroom, which McBride denied and countered with allegations of harassment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

House Republicans want to ban Pride flags at embassies & stop orgs from mentioning trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Five anti-LGBTQ+ measures were added to the State Department's funding bill, including bans on Pride flags and acknowledgment of trans people.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

School celebrates as SCOTUS rejects forced outing case: "The good guys win, and truth prevails" - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal to limit trans students' rights in schools, affirming support for trans/nonbinary students' identities and needs.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans equality gets 2 major wins in court while the EU strikes down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law - LGBTQ Nation

Kennedy's actions threaten trans youth care, but a ruling prevents him from using federal funding as leverage against hospitals.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

The State Department has implemented a policy banning trans employees from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
more#lgbtq
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump admin tries to ban trans women from shelters while Botswana legalized homosexuality - LGBTQ Nation

HUD proposed a rule requiring shelters to house trans women with men, reversing protections for trans individuals in need of shelter.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump just nominated an anti-trans influencer who sells supplements to be surgeon general - LGBTQ Nation

Trump nominates Nicole Saphier as surgeon general, who holds controversial views on trans identities and could influence gender-affirming care access.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Every body is a rugby body': US women players fight for inclusivity after trans ban

USA Rugby's ban on trans women sparked widespread outrage and collective resistance among players and fans, emphasizing the sport's inclusive culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

LGBTQ+ advocates sue over Maine ballot initiative: The signatures are invalid! - LGBTQ Nation

Maine residents are suing to invalidate signatures for an anti-trans referendum on the ballot, claiming many are invalid or duplicate.
Social justice
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Vigil to Be Held Monday for Pedestrian Killed In SoMa Hit-and-Run

Dannielle Spillman, a 74-year-old trans woman, was fatally struck by a driver in SoMa, prompting a vigil in her honor.
#caitlyn-jenner
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Caitlin Jenner regrets accepting Woman of the Year award because "I'm still XY" - LGBTQ Nation

Caitlyn Jenner calls herself a hypocrite for opposing trans women in sports after accepting a women's award.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Caitlin Jenner regrets accepting Woman of the Year award because "I'm still XY" - LGBTQ Nation

Caitlyn Jenner calls herself a hypocrite for opposing trans women in sports after accepting a women's award.
more#caitlyn-jenner
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
#lgbtqia
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fromGothamist
1 month 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.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Who is Taylor Brown, NYC's highest-ranking openly trans official?

Taylor Brown leads New York City's first Office for LGBTQIA+ affairs, advocating for queer rights and protections amid national legal rollbacks.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month 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.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Who is Taylor Brown, NYC's highest-ranking openly trans official?

Taylor Brown leads New York City's first Office for LGBTQIA+ affairs, advocating for queer rights and protections amid national legal rollbacks.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird call out Olympics for introducing genetic testing to ban trans women - LGBTQ Nation

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird criticized the IOC's genetic gender testing policy as harmful to women's sports and the trans community.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Montana's GOP tried to legally erase trans people & failed. Now it's trying again... - LGBTQ Nation

Montana's new law defines gender strictly based on reproductive anatomy, erasing non-conforming gender identities and impacting various legal areas.
#idaho
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill criminalizing bathroom use for trans people, with severe penalties including potential life imprisonment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who "aid & abet" trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's H.B. 822 mandates reporting trans children's social transitions to parents, closing a loophole in existing anti-trans laws.
more#idaho
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fromwww.advocate.com
1 month 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Girlguiding didn't have to do this to its trans members. There was another way | Zoe Williams

Trans girls have been expelled from Girlguiding, raising concerns about inclusivity and the impact on young members seeking acceptance.
Snowboarding
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

How I found trans joy in backcountry splitboarding - High Country News

Colorado's winter is severely impacted by climate change, affecting both the environment and personal experiences of identity and rights.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump's minions have quietly disappeared most federal data on gender identity - LGBTQ Nation

Executive Order 14168 significantly altered federal data collection, removing trans-inclusive options and impacting critical programs for vulnerable populations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

GOP lawmaker pushing bill to imprison drag queens accused of misconduct with minor relative - LGBTQ Nation

Ohio Republican Rep. Rodney Creech faces allegations of sexual misconduct while sponsoring a bill targeting drag queens and trans individuals.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sturgeon denies 'obsession' with gender reforms when Scotland's first minister

This idea that I became obsessed [with gender recognition reform] to the exclusion of everything else is just a nonsense thing that some of my opponents say.
UK politics
Running
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Top runner & activist wins nonbinary division of LA Marathon but gets no prize money - LGBTQ Nation

Nonbinary divisions in marathons have been established, allowing inclusive participation for trans and nonbinary athletes, largely due to Cal Calamia's activism.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked

Automated bans on Tumblr disproportionately affected trans women, leading to user concerns and claims of moderation issues.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

A third of Labour MPs are following JK Rowling on Twitter

At least 147 of the 378 Labour parliamentarians using the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, are following the controversial 'gender-critical' pundit's account where she regularly posts her heavily controversial opinions on trans rights. This means 36 per cent of Labour's entire parliamentary caucus follows Rowling's main account.
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