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‘We can’t sit on the sidelines’: LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 · World News

San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert doesn’t generally agree with political parties redrawing congressional maps to gain power. But after President Trump persuaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…

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Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes

Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 · Breaking News

PARIS — LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying female boxer Imane Khelif in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a…

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Police investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly

Police investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 · Breaking News

Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been open following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly for “death threats,” “public insults”…

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Senate passes bill to protect kids online, make tech companies accountable for harmful content

Senate passes bill to protect kids online, make tech companies accountable for harmful content

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 · Technology

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort…

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Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism

Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism

July 29, 2024July 30, 2024 · Lifestyle

PARIS (AP) — In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the…

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Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why

Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why

July 29, 2024July 31, 2024 · Lifestyle

PARIS (AP) — Paris: the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony that the French…

Read more Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why
New York county’s latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

New York county’s latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 · US News

MINEOLA, N.Y. — The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union on Monday sued a county on Long Island over its latest move to…

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Forced labor, same-sex marriage, shoplifting on the ballot in California this year

Forced labor, same-sex marriage, shoplifting on the ballot in California this year

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 · Breaking News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November. The California secretary…

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Parties and protests mark the culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride month in NYC, San Francisco and beyond

Parties and protests mark the culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride month in NYC, San Francisco and beyond

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 · US News

The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride will reach its exuberant grand finale as multitudes of rainbow-laden revelers hit the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San…

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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 · Technology

NEW YORK — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps…

Read more Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that

Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 · Finance

NEW YORK — With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights.…

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 · Breaking News

Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights, kicks off Saturday with events around the globe. But this year’s festivities in the U.S. will unfold against…

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The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back

The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 · Entertainment

“Drag is joy, but it’s under attack. Our very existence, our self-expression, our art — all of it is being threatened. And we’ve had enough.” That’s the opening…

Read more The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back
The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back

The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 · Finance

“Drag is joy, but it’s under attack. Our very existence, our self-expression, our art — all of it is being threatened. And we’ve had enough.” That’s the opening…

Read more The art of drag has become a target. With Pride Month nigh, performers are organizing to fight back
NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth

NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 · Technology

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade was back in South Florida on Thursday to do battle again. He spent more than 14 seasons as…

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Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others

Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 · Entertainment

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people on Friday, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, political leaders…

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Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students

Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine…

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Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after finalizing .9B tax cut and refund for businesses

Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after finalizing $1.9B tax cut and refund for businesses

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 · Finance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled General Assembly on Thursday adjourned for the year, concluding months of tense political infighting that doomed Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school voucher…

Read more Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after finalizing $1.9B tax cut and refund for businesses
Rex Tillerson Fast Facts | CNN

Rex Tillerson Fast Facts | CNN

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of State and ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson. Birth date: March 23, 1952 Birth place: Wichita…

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Death of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict after school fight is ruled a suicide, medical examiner says

Death of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict after school fight is ruled a suicide, medical examiner says

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 · US News

OKLAHOMA CITY — The death of a nonbinary student the day after a fight inside an Oklahoma high school restroom has been ruled a suicide, the state medical…

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