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2026 Pride Reads for Every Shelf
The challenges of the current political era have inspired a strong wave of LGBTQ+ titles across every genre and age range, and our editors have been reading. [...]Read more about 2026 Pride Reads for Every Shelf
Where Are the Tears for Ava Cordero?
Transgender people have never been treated well by the mainstream media. Usually, whenever one in our community makes it into the news cycle, it is in a [...]Read more about Where Are the Tears for Ava Cordero?
Fox's OutKick Relentlessly Targeted a Michigan Teen Volleyball Player
This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.Since Sept. 5, right-wing sports publication OutKick has published 19 articles about a 12th grade [...]Read more about Fox's OutKick Relentlessly Targeted a Michigan Teen Volleyball Player
By Popular Demand, Rainbows Are Back in Florida Whether Trump Likes it or Not
As of this writing, Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air. Thank the holy Jesus. America’s constitutional crisis is finally over. Oh say can you see. Let freedom [...]Read more about By Popular Demand, Rainbows Are Back in Florida Whether Trump Likes it or Not
Christians Exorcise Empathy So They Can Keep Hating People in the Name of God
A few years ago, my therapist declared me an “empath.” It was not a term I’d heard before. She explained it as someone who feels deeply, especially when it [...]Read more about Christians Exorcise Empathy So They Can Keep Hating People in the Name of God
America's Prettiest Girl: The Remarkable Story of Gender-Bending Trailblazer Lionel 'Iron Mike' Ames
In an era decades before "RuPaul's Drag Race" or political battles over drag performers, a University of Michigan student named Lionel "Iron [...]Read more about America's Prettiest Girl: The Remarkable Story of Gender-Bending Trailblazer Lionel 'Iron Mike' Ames
Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump’s Modern Day Lavender Scare
Something that pops into my head a lot (besides the Mentos jingle) is the phrase, “It was a kinder, gentler time.” It’s what my grandparents said when I [...]Read more about Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump’s Modern Day Lavender Scare
Between Mercy and Doctrine: Pope Francis's Unfinished LGBTQ+ Story
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at 88, leaving behind a polarizing legacy on LGBTQ+ engagement. His approach to queer rights oscillated between [...]Read more about Between Mercy and Doctrine: Pope Francis's Unfinished LGBTQ+ Story
ACLU of Michigan Fights for Transgender Workplace Rights as Federal Agency Retreats
In a troubling reversal of federal civil rights enforcement, the ACLU of Michigan has announced it will intervene in a transgender discrimination lawsuit after [...]Read more about ACLU of Michigan Fights for Transgender Workplace Rights as Federal Agency Retreats
JD Vance Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Couch
There comes a time in every man’s life when he has to defend himself against accusations of couch fucking. And now is JD Vance’s time.If you don’t know what I’m [...]Read more about JD Vance Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Couch
Supreme Court to Consider Challenge to Tenn. Law Challenging Gender-Affirming Case for Minors
Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media AssociationThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans [...]Read more about Supreme Court to Consider Challenge to Tenn. Law Challenging Gender-Affirming Case for Minors
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Throws Transgender Students to the Wolves
Who trashed it best?
Pope Announces: 'Gays Are OK, I Guess' in a Take-What-We-Can-Get 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we can count on Congressional Republicans to be doing the important work of the American people.Ha, just kidding. They are currently [...]Read more about Pope Announces: 'Gays Are OK, I Guess' in a Take-What-We-Can-Get 2023
Pope Francis Paves the Way for Same-Sex Catholic Blessings
Catholic priests will no longer be barred from blessing same-sex relationships after a Dec. 18 announcement from the Vatican on behalf of Pope Francis. [...]Read more about Pope Francis Paves the Way for Same-Sex Catholic Blessings
First Out NFL Player, Carl Nassib, Announces Retirement
"Football has given me more than I ever could have imagined."
Ginni and Clarence Thomas Definitely Don’t Talk To Each Other About Hopes, Dreams, Overthrowing Government
Clarence Thomas should not be a Supreme Court justice. But because we don’t believe women about sexual harassment, especially not Black women, he is.I’m old [...]Read more about Ginni and Clarence Thomas Definitely Don’t Talk To Each Other About Hopes, Dreams, Overthrowing Government
Amy Schneider Makes History as First-Ever Woman to Surpass $1 Million on 'Jeopardy!'
Oakland, California-based engineering manager Amy Schneider has racked up over $1 million in earnings as she continues her record-breaking winning streak on [...]Read more about Amy Schneider Makes History as First-Ever Woman to Surpass $1 Million on 'Jeopardy!'
Local LGBTQ+ Advocates Applaud First U.S. Passport Issued With 'X' Gender Marker
The U.S. Department of State issued the first passport with the gender marker "X" on Wednesday. Dana Zzyym revealed themselves as the recipient of the [...]Read more about Local LGBTQ+ Advocates Applaud First U.S. Passport Issued With 'X' Gender Marker
Putin Formally Bans Same-Sex Marriages in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a series of constitutional amendments that, among other things, formally defines marriage as between [...]Read more about Putin Formally Bans Same-Sex Marriages in Russia
Obituary: Pioneering Lesbian Journalist Deb Price Wrote Column on Gay Issues for Mainstream Media
Feb. 27, 1958 – Nov. 20, 2020 Deb Price, who in 1992 began writing a groundbreaking column on gay issues for The Detroit News that would go on to be syndicated [...]Read more about Obituary: Pioneering Lesbian Journalist Deb Price Wrote Column on Gay Issues for Mainstream Media
New 'Blueprint' Lights way for Biden to Reverse Trump Policies on LGBTQ Rights
With LGBTQ advocacy organizations eager for change in the new Biden administration, the Human Rights Campaign has laid out proposals lighting the way forward [...]Read more about New 'Blueprint' Lights way for Biden to Reverse Trump Policies on LGBTQ Rights
BIDEN WINS PRESIDENCY
After days of thorough ballot counting, former Vice President Joe Biden emerged as the victor of the 2020 presidential election on Saturday, ousting President [...]Read more about BIDEN WINS PRESIDENCY
Chris Pappas Wins Reelection in New Hampshire
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) on Tuesday won reelection. The Associated Press declared the gay Democrat the winner of his race against Republican [...]Read more about Chris Pappas Wins Reelection in New Hampshire
Mia Mason Loses to Anti-LGBTQ Maryland Congressman
By Parker Purifoy Mia Mason has lost her race to unseat U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) in Maryland's 1st congressional district. The Associated Press called the [...]Read more about Mia Mason Loses to Anti-LGBTQ Maryland Congressman
Jon Hoadley Loses Michigan Congressional Race
Jon Hoadley on Tuesday lost to U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.). The Associated Press declared Upton the winner early Wednesday morning. Hoadley, the former [...]Read more about Jon Hoadley Loses Michigan Congressional Race
GLAAD, Victory Fund Condemn False, Transphobic Ads Against Biden in Swing States
LGBTQ advocacy organizations GLAAD and Victory Fund, have jointly condemned false, homophobic and transphobic campaign text messages and ads against Vice [...]Read more about GLAAD, Victory Fund Condemn False, Transphobic Ads Against Biden in Swing States
Pope Francis Names D.C. Archbishop as Cardinal
Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he has promoted Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who has expressed support for LGBTQ Catholics, to the rank of [...]Read more about Pope Francis Names D.C. Archbishop as Cardinal
Texas Assailed for Allowing Social Workers to Turn Away LGBTQ, Disabled Patients
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing mounting criticism for new regulations in his state allowing social workers to turn away patients because they're LGBTQ or [...]Read more about Texas Assailed for Allowing Social Workers to Turn Away LGBTQ, Disabled Patients
Poland's Anti-LGBTQ President Reelected
The anti-LGBTQ president of Poland won reelection on Sunday. The Associated Press reported Andrzej Duda defeated Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski by a 51.2-48.8 [...]Read more about Poland's Anti-LGBTQ President Reelected
Joe Biden Wins Michigan's Democratic Presidential Primary
The Associated Press called Joe Biden the winner of Michigan's Democratic presidential primary less than two hours after polls closed. This adds to his [...]Read more about Joe Biden Wins Michigan's Democratic Presidential Primary
Swiss Voters Approve Bill to Ban Anti-Gay Discrimination
Voters in Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly approved a bill that bans discrimination based on sexual orientation. Swiss lawmakers in 2018 approved the bill, [...]Read more about Swiss Voters Approve Bill to Ban Anti-Gay Discrimination
Tenn. Governor Signs Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Bill Into Law
Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) has signed into law an anti-LGBTQ adoption bill. (Photo by Lynn Freeny via Flickr) Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation [...]Read more about Tenn. Governor Signs Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Bill Into Law
Former MSU President Simon to Stand Trial in Nassar Case
Last month a judge ordered former Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon to stand trial on charges related to the Larry Nassar sexual misconduct [...]Read more about Former MSU President Simon to Stand Trial in Nassar Case
Judge Allows Michigan's State-Contracted Religious Adoption Agencies to Exclude LGBTQ Parents
In March Attorney General Dana Nessel and the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan reached a settlement that blocked faith-based adoption agencies with [...]Read more about Judge Allows Michigan's State-Contracted Religious Adoption Agencies to Exclude LGBTQ Parents
David Daniels, Scott Walters Indicted in Houston sexual Assault Case
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story failed to mention that Daniels had been dropped as a defendant in the suit filed by Andrew Lipian in February. [...]Read more about David Daniels, Scott Walters Indicted in Houston sexual Assault Case
Lightfoot Becomes First Out Lesbian, Black Woman Elected Chicago Mayor
The run-off election Tuesday night in Chicago resulted in a history victory for Lori Lightfoot, who became the first openly lesbian and black woman elected [...]Read more about Lightfoot Becomes First Out Lesbian, Black Woman Elected Chicago Mayor
Q&A: Dionne Warwick On Recently Learning About Auto-Tune, Her Friend Aretha & Not Judging Gay Fans
Dionne Warwick has laughs like no other. The memory-laden laugh for explaining, despite popular opinion, her friendship with Aretha Franklin; another for her [...]Read more about Q&A: Dionne Warwick On Recently Learning About Auto-Tune, Her Friend Aretha & Not Judging Gay Fans
US 'Troubled' by Anti-LGBTI Crackdown in Tanzania
State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert on Nov. 9 said the U.S. is "troubled" by the Tanzanian government's anti-LGBTI crackdown. "The United States [...]Read more about US 'Troubled' by Anti-LGBTI Crackdown in Tanzania
LGBT Groups Denounce Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting as 'Horrific Attack'
As the world stands aghast over the latest mass shooting in the United States in which at least 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh were killed, LGBT groups [...]Read more about LGBT Groups Denounce Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting as 'Horrific Attack'
It's Official: Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate voted on Saturday to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, bringing to an end a tumultuous confirmation process for President [...]Read more about It's Official: Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Michigan Senate Votes Down Breed-Specific Bans Often Aimed at Pit Bulls
BY ALICE YIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No bans on pit bulls allowed, Michigan's Senate said on April 12. The chamber voted 22-13 to prohibit local governments from [...]Read more about Michigan Senate Votes Down Breed-Specific Bans Often Aimed at Pit Bulls
Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona Primary
Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) achieved a significant victory on Tuesday in the Arizona primary when she became the first openly bisexual person to win [...]Read more about Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona Primary
Trump Replaces High Court's Swing Vote with Conservative
BY CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER, MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected [...]Read more about Trump Replaces High Court's Swing Vote with Conservative
Cicilline: No Policies 'In Place' for Detained LGBT Immigrant Children
Editor's note: President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order that stops the separation of immigrant children from their parents. The White House has [...]Read more about Cicilline: No Policies 'In Place' for Detained LGBT Immigrant Children
Three LGBTI Activists Killed in Mexico
Three well-known LGBTI rights advocates in the Mexican state of Guerrero were killed over the weekend. Authorities on Sunday found the bodies of Rubén Estrada, [...]Read more about Three LGBTI Activists Killed in Mexico
Tillerson Out as Secretary of State
President Trump on Tuesday announced he has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Trump in a tweet that announced the decision said he plans to nominate CIA [...]Read more about Tillerson Out as Secretary of State
The Latest: Gay Pride Parade Backers Eye Suit Over Denial
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The Latest on a Mississippi city's denial of a gay pride parade (all times local): 3:40 p.m. A Mississippi State University student [...]Read more about The Latest: Gay Pride Parade Backers Eye Suit Over Denial
