International

Sir Elton John and Ian McKellen Lead Pushback Against British Official's Gay Refugee Comments
Sir Elton John and Ian McKellen Lead Pushback Against British Official's Gay Refugee Comments

Out entertainers Elton John and Ian McKellen are leading the charge as a furor grows after Britain's Home Secretary told a right-wing American think tank that...

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 28

Appearing on Physically Grueling Reality Show, Ex-Rugby Star Gareth Thomas Challenges Gay Stereotypes
Appearing on Physically Grueling Reality Show, Ex-Rugby Star Gareth Thomas Challenges Gay Stereotypes

Out ex-rugby star and HIV+ sctivist Gareth Thomas is appearing on a grueling British reality show with hopes to undermine tired gay stereotypes.

Sep 27

National

No Justice for Gay Black Man Killed By NYPD Officers
No Justice for Gay Black Man Killed By NYPD Officers

The two New York City police officers who responded to a 911 call in 2019 that left Kawaski Trawick dead will not face disciplinary action.

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 28

Fla. School District Orders Removal of all Books with Gay Characters Before Slightly Backing Off
Fla. School District Orders Removal of all Books with Gay Characters Before Slightly Backing Off

Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus...

by Terry Spencer | Sep 28

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Politics

Is Folsom Street Fair Next? Anti-Pride MAGA Candidate's Husband Attended Pride Event in Speedo
Is Folsom Street Fair Next? Anti-Pride MAGA Candidate's Husband Attended Pride Event in Speedo

Political candidates fear something out of their past won't stay in the closet. Such is the case of anti-LGBTQ+ Tennessee mayoral candidate Gabrielle Hanson.

Sep 28

With House Republicans in Turmoil, Colleagues Implore GOP Holdouts Not to Shut Down Government
With House Republicans in Turmoil, Colleagues Implore GOP Holdouts Not to Shut Down Government

Working furiously to take control of a House in disarray, allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy implored their Republican colleagues Saturday to drop their hardline...

by Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri | Sep 24

Business

Did a Starbucks Employee Miss a Promotion Because They Are Gay?
Did a Starbucks Employee Miss a Promotion Because They Are Gay?

In a civil lawsuit, a worker at a New York City Starbucks outlet alleges that her sexuality, gender identity and gender expression played a roll in her missing...

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 28

Disney World Government will Give Employees Stipend after Backlash for Taking Away Park Passes
Disney World Government will Give Employees Stipend after Backlash for Taking Away Park Passes

Facing a backlash, Walt Disney World's governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were...

by Mike Schneider | Sep 28

Health

FDA Advisers Vote Against Experimental ALS Treatment Pushed by Patients
FDA Advisers Vote Against Experimental ALS Treatment Pushed by Patients

Federal health advisers voted overwhelmingly against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease at a Wednesday meeting prompted by years of patient...

by Matthew Perrone | Sep 28

Montana Judge Blocks Enforcement of Law to Ban Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors
Montana Judge Blocks Enforcement of Law to Ban Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors

A law to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors in Montana is temporarily banned, a state judge ruled Wednesday, just four days before it was...

by Amy Beth Hanson | Sep 27