While the art of drag is under attack in some parts of the U.S., Portland, Ore., is celebrating it and setting world records ahead of International Drag Day on July 16. Read on »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will buy students in Temecula a social studies textbook that the school board rejected because the accompanying teachers’ materials mentioned gay politician Harvey Milk and that California will fine the district. Read on »
Last month, I – along with many LGBTQ+ organizations – called out The New York Times for its erroneous and dangerous reporting about the transgender community. My column, "On Trans Issues, The New York Times is Dead Wrong," explained that there is no trans “argument” or “issues.” They are human beings and should be treated that way by members of the media. Read on »
On Wednesday's episode of The View, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said she agreed with the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favor of a website designer who refused to create LGBTQ+ wedding sites. Read on »
With film and TV writers already on strike, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) is set to begin picketing after negotiations with major studios broke down Wednesday night. Read on »
Author, educator, father of twins, and husband to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Chasten Buttigieg appeared on MSNBC to discuss how the owner of a hair salon and beauty supply store in the Michigan town where the Buttigieges live proclaimed that she would not serve transgender and queer people. Read on »
The first transgender cheerleader in the National Football League opened up about her life in a new essay. Justine Lindsay says that in the wake of the anti-trans sentiment around the country, it’s essential to stand up and take pride in who one is. Read on »
Right-wing members of Congress want to amend this year’s defense spending bill to restrict abortion, gender-affirming health care, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for military personnel — and their efforts could seriously hold up the bill or even kill it, although its passage is crucial. Read on »
Families and health providers in Texas sued the state and other state defendants to block Senate Bill 14 before the legislation goes into effect on September 1. Read on »
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