This story originally appeared on The Advocate.The federal government promises health insurance as part of the bargain of public service. For transgender workers under President Donald Trump, that bargain now comes with an exception. The government will cover hormones and surgeries for many medical
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Anthony Kazmierczak, a 56-year-old Trump-loving right-winger, unsuccessfully attacked Somali-American Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in January by using a syringe to shoot an unknown liquid at her during a public event. He was quickly tackled by security officers and arrested after his a...
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With fall comes swapping out T-shirts for sweaters, raking leaves and, of course, elections. The summer’s primaries have narrowed the playing field in a slew of races, but the big ones — the actual races for seats in federal and local elections — are still to come. Jeremy Moss is...
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Blumineck — a self-described "archer, pole dancer, and nerd" based in Leeds, England, with over 4.1 million followers on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram — posted a viral video on Monday, directly addressing web commenters who have accused him and his wife of being transgender — bo...
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A Minnesota man is behind bars after he stabbed a "total stranger" with a broken beer bottle because he incorrectly thought he was gay. Kyle Eugene Heisler Jr., 25, of Deer River, Minnesota, was charged on Tuesday with felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, threats...
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A list of 30 agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) shows that 29 of them have been charged with sexual offenses, and two-thirds committed sexual crimes against children, according to a list published by the Ohio Immigrant...
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As Texas Republicans face increasing scrutiny over racist statements just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, they're turning to an old strategy to try to maintain control over a US Senate seat: transphobia. An ad paid for by Texas PAC – which is associated with the Senate L...
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The Kutzkos claim that their 15-year-old transgender son was taken from them and placed in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) because they refused to affirm his gender identity. Court documents and comments from Massachusetts Gov. Maura Hea...
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) released a shocking ad this week that blatantly mocks young trans girls who want to play sports. The ad features a coach introducing a "new teammate" to a team of what appear to be teenage girls. The new teammate is a full-grown man who gl...
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Vice President JD Vance lobbed false accusations of devil worship and “anti-Christian hate” at the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during a campaign event for Kansas Republicans earlier this week. Vance was one of several prominent Republican leaders who took the stage at Webco M...
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The heat is on in the city this fall for gala season, culture, and nightlife, including many LGBTQ and ally artists. Select shows, parties, and events for the season are below. September 9/18-20: Fuchsia Fest – The inaugural Fuchsia Fest is a new multi-day celebration created to ...
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Conservatives don't care about free speech, but they could stand to be a little less obvious about it. A federal appeals court is allowing the state of Florida to sue three medical associations for their statements in support of gender-affirming care for trans youth. Florida Atto...
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The fall season is barely upon us, and already the “must-see” queer movies and shows are leaping out of the gate. The next two months offer a hearty lineup of big screen and streaming options, with something for every taste. Whether you’re a fan of prestige drama, campy horror, “...
