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"From Trump’s America": UK’s latest trans bathroom ban condemned by equality advocates
The new guidance is similar to a 2016 US bathroom ban that was decried by the UK.
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Alan Cumming Says He Has Felt the Rise in Anti-LGBTQ+ Prejudice “Quite Palpably”
The Traitors host says he has mostly observed the trend online, but his staffers at Club Cumming have felt it in public.
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Trans salutatorian stands up to anti-trans school administration in inspiring speech: "Be yourself"
"I think that he showed exactly why he was salutatorian."
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CMAT Is the Pop Star She Always Dreamed of Becoming
The Irish singer-songwriter opens up about being a bisexual icon, sticking to her creative instincts, and achieving the fame that she wished for while blowing out her birthday candles....
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Veteran Dem strategist James Carville hopes Trump lives to see midterms: "I want him to know"
"I don’t want him just to be alive this November," said James Carville. "I want him to be cognizant."
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Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff
LGBTQ rights opponent will face Democrat James Talarico in November The post Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Seminary leader: Anti-LGBTQ+ politics are a "distraction" from the Gospel's true mission
If you've only heard about the Bible's anti-LGBTQ+ verses, then you've missed out on its radically inclusive message.
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Man arrested for threatening to shoot restaurant employee while shouting anti-gay slur
Bars and restaurants in the surrounding area had been celebrating DC Black Pride throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
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He beat a man in the subway while shouting gay slurs. 3 years later cops finally found him.
“New Yorkers deserve to be safe using our transit system without fear of violence, discrimination or harassment,” said the Manhattan district attorney....
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James Talarico has the best response to GOP accusations that he's vegan
Apparently this is the worst thing they can say about the Democratic Senate candidate.
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Little Death Is Coming in the ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Trailer
The first official trailer for Jane Schoenbrun’s meta horror film offers the clearest look yet at Jack Haven’s slasher villain.
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City drops investigation into lesbian accused of sexual misconduct after she's booted from council
She is running for Congress and says she "welcomes an independent investigation."
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China’s top court acknowledges anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Postgraduate student petitioned for legal clarification The post China’s top court acknowledges anti-LGBTQ discrimination appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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‘Matilda’ Star Mara Wilson on Screen Acting Comeback: “I Don’t Really Want to Do That”
Wilson, who came out as bisexual in 2016, shared thoughts on the state of Hollywood.
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Julie Johnson, the first LGBTQ+ Congressmember from the South, loses primary
She lost to Colin Allred, who represented the same district as her in the past.
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Here's what the United States might have become if Kamala Harris had won the presidency…
If Harris had won, we wouldn't be experiencing the U.S. as the declining democracy that it has become under Trump.
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Remember when a trans woman secretly recorded her cancer surgeons & sued over what she heard?
Jennifer Capasso has endured a lot of hate while undergoing care at one of the world’s best cancer hospitals.
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Rabidly anti-LGBTQ+ Republican won his Senate primary. Could his scandals turn the state blue?
He thinks gay sex should be illegal. He may lose to a pro-LGBTQ+ Christian Democrat.
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Maine kills anti-trans ballot measure over forged & invalid petition signatures
The measure would have singled out trans students for discrimination, even though state law currently forbids it.
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Donald Trump Jr. marries daughter of Jeffrey Epstein's banker
The groom's father has a well-documented friendship with the deceased child-sex trafficker.
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36 Republicans vote against law banning child marriages. Some cited the Bible as justification.
Some of them also oppose same-sex marriages.
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Trans rights advocates win a major court victory in Kenya
"Silence and delay cannot defeat rights," the High Court wrote.
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Bentley Hudgins Is Poised to Become Georgia’s First Trans State Lawmaker
In the middle of America’s intensifying backlash against trans rights, voters are set to send Bentley Hudgins to the state Capitol.
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Man accused of threatening to shoot D.C. bar employee after making anti-gay slurs
May 24 incident took place near Black Pride events on U Street The post Man accused of threatening to shoot D.C. bar employee after making anti-gay slurs appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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"Not your typical chicken": How a rooster helped a queer woman embrace her identity
Kassidy Watson-Perry says she feels "soul ties" with her "queer bird," Nelson.
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‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Is a Doomed Yaoi Unpacking Manhood and Gun Culture
In Oscar Boyson’s darkly funny comedy, two young men wrestle over rifles — and their place in the world.
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13-year-old Russian kid prosecuted for "LGBT propaganda" after he shared a video he found online
"He wanted to make a joke," and now he has to go to reform school.
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“High public health treason”: LGBTQ+ advocates rage over Trump CDC removing mpox webpage
At least one expert says the removal may violate a court order.
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Tech reviewer eviscerates new Trump phone: It's the color of "a urine sample"
The phone also has an American flag emblazoned on the back - only there's a big mistake.
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"F**king ridiculous": Gay 8th grader blasts school for perpetuating oppression during grad speech
"I realized I shouldn’t chicken out because I need to speak from my heart and tell these people what they need to be told."
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How Queer People Are Using Ketamine Therapy To Treat Their Depression
How a queer club staple became one of the medical world’s most promising treatments for depression and anxiety.
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Popular trans activist brutally beaten in the street: "This is what voting Republican makes happen"
"I think it's really important for people to know that this is the reality of being trans in the United States," they said while sharing their story.
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The emotional weight nobody warns you about: mental health and LGBTQ+ family building
Building your family through surrogacy or adoption is a profound act of love and an emotionally complex journey that tests your endurance at every turn....
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Bree Fram’s congressional campaign ends but her fight continues
Former highest-ranking trans military member steps back from Va. congressional race The post Bree Fram’s congressional campaign ends but her fight continues appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Rev. Peter Leland DeGroote dies at 86
Trailblazing gay United Methodist pastor once worked at Blade The post Rev. Peter Leland DeGroote dies at 86 appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Supportive dad of trans son Marlon Wayans defends his friendship with Dave Chappelle
"I'm between them, so I can explain both sides to each other."
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Kenyan High Court issues landmark transgender rights ruling
Government ordered to allow trans people to amend ID documents The post Kenyan High Court issues landmark transgender rights ruling appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Art Scholarship Fund Will Be Established for Murry Foust, Trans Student Found Dead After Monthlong Search
His family made the announcement in a Facebook post.
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Designer Jeremy Scott Slams AI in Graduation Speech: “It Can’t Have an Original Idea”
The designer read from — and then tore up — cliché-ridden, AI-written remarks.
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Peppermint made her mark on ‘Drag Race.’ Now, her advocacy is front and center
LGBTQ activist is this year’s NYC Pride grand marshal The post Peppermint made her mark on ‘Drag Race.’ Now, her advocacy is front and center appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Marlon Wayans, Father of Trans Son, Defends Friendship With Dave Chappelle
“I wouldn’t hang with Dave if he was full of hate,” Wayans said.
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From Media Matters to massive queer ragers: the rise of Tara Dikhof
The Washington Blade sits down with the DJ and drag star on her summer tour, rise to prominence, and how Musk helped shape her path. The post From Media Matters to massive queer ragers: the rise of Tara Dikhof appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights...
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Sam Asghari talks allyship and his new MISTR partnership
Reality star breaks down new role as healthcare service’s newest ambassador The post Sam Asghari talks allyship and his new MISTR partnership appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Why this Black Pride, I ranked Janeese Lewis George #1 for D.C. mayor
Compliance is not a strategy for defending D.C. The post Why this Black Pride, I ranked Janeese Lewis George #1 for D.C. mayor appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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Body of Missing Trans College Student Murry Foust Found by Search Party
Police say there are “currently no indications of foul play.”
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
Durand Bernarr headlines program The post PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride The post PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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A Twink and a Redhead’s Search History
You know them, you love them, and you probably can’t stop quoting them. They’re superstars, divas, viral internet personas, performers, and so much more. Here, A Twink and a Redhead give us an inside look at their internet habits, including the last things they googled, favorite ...
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Chrishell Stause Speaks Out Against FCC’s “Gender Identity” Proposal: “This Is a Censorship Issue”
The FCC is seeking public comment about possible content warnings for shows featuring trans and nonbinary characters.
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Taylor Brown, Trans Director of NYC LGBTQ+ Office, Responds to Killing of Eryka Caldwell
The inaugural head of New York City’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs said “no one should feel unsafe.”
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Lawsuit Challenging Idaho’s Bathroom Bill Dismissed After Student Plaintiff Dies by Suicide
The court offered “sincerest sympathies to Jane Doe’s family.”
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A Queer Women’s Basketball Rom-Com Featuring Actual WNBA Players Is in the Works
Syd Colson, Theresa Plaisance, and Gabby Williams are officially attached to Courtside.
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These 8 House Democrats Voted for the Republican Party’s “Don’t Say Trans” Bill
The House Equality Caucus blasted fellow Dems who voted to pass a bill that would compel teachers to out transgender students.
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Elliot Page Learned “The Obvious Truth” From His New Doc: Nature Is Queer
The transgender creative discusses his new documentary, Second Nature, which shows how gay penguins and sex-changing fish are part of the animal kingdom's diversity....
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From Desert Hearts to Girls Like Girls, 7 Sexy and Sweet Sapphic Summer Movies
Perfect for watching after a day at your ex-girlfriend’s best friend’s pool.
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Pedro Pascal Predicts Bella Ramsey Will Outsmart the Entire ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Castle
"I think Bella’s gonna slay that castle.”
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Laura Stacey and Marie-Philip Poulin, the “First Wives of Hockey,” Win Walter Cup Together
The Montréal Victoire are officially PWHL champions.
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What’s a Sponge Bath Between Exes? The Politics of Top Surgery Aftercare
At a challenging time to access transgender medical care, support often comes from past partners.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Harrison Browne on Trans Athletes: “Sports Have Never Been Fair”
The actor and former hockey player said that focusing “solely on one hormone” ignores “real barriers to fairness.”
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In Concession Speech, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Suggests He’s “Transpartisan,” Not Bipartisan
The Trump critic joked that because he already lost, his opponents “can’t run an ad where I claim to be trans.”