The gay man leading the Earth Day Initiative offers hope for the future
The worst thing that we can collectively do to ignore climate change is to have an apathetic populace when it comes to voting, says John Oppermann.
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Pattie Gonia takes drag and fierceness to Capitol Hill to voice environmental concerns
The performer and environmental activist led a rally and march in Washington, D.C., and met with key lawmakers to push for enhanced protections for mature and old-growth forests.
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Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how
Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.
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Iraq postpones vote on bill punishing gay sex with death
The vote was postponed ahead of a same-day visit by the country’s Prime Minister with Pres. Joe Biden in the Oval Office earlier this week.
April 20 2024 1:31 PM
Russian poetry contest bans entries from transgender poets
Organizers said the contest is open to all except those who have “cheated” or “changed” their gender.
April 20 2024 1:25 PM
John Fetterman challenges Pa. school board’s cancellation of talk by gay actor
The Democratic U.S. senator criticized the Cumberland Valley School District for nixing Maulik Pancholy’s anti-bullying presentation, urging a reversal on what he deems a wrongful cancellation.
April 19 2024 2:39 PM
Just one Christian Nationalist group is behind Idaho's bans on trans care and abortion
Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are heavily intertwined, and one group conservative hate group continues to use its influence in Idaho.
April 19 2024 11:57 AM
New Biden administration Title IX rule protects transgender students’ bathroom & pronoun use at school
The updated rules enhance protections against discrimination based on sex, including for LGBTQ+ students, but leave the issue of transgender athletes’ participation in sports for further review.
April 19 2024 5:00 AM
Single lesbians are avoided by straight women, but not straight men. Here's why.
A lesbian's relationship status changes things, according to new research.
April 18 2024 3:18 PM
The federal government failed on mpox. Ritchie Torres's new bill addresses that (exclusive)
A new Government Accountability Office report highlights significant flaws in the federal handling of the mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a more unified public health response system to tackle future health emergencies better.
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April 18 2024 1:21 PM
Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)
Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.
April 18 2024 11:46 AM
Conservative ex-official warns of crisis in Oklahoma schools under anti-LGBTQ+ superintendent Ryan Walters
A former high-ranking official in the Oklahoma State Department of Education voiced deep concerns about the future of public schools, detailing systemic mismanagement and criticism of punitive measures taken against districts under his leadership.
April 18 2024 10:44 AM
Can scientific research on the causes of homosexuality be used against LGBTQ+ people?
Writer Justin Torres and scientists share their thoughts with NPR.
April 17 2024 4:02 PM
Mike Johnson briefed right-wing influencers including Libs of TikTok ahead of election bill announcement
House Speaker Mike Johnson provided details to conservative social media figures before the public announcement, raising concerns about transparency and the influence of digital creators in politics.
April 17 2024 1:31 PM
Meet the LGBTQ+ celebrities and activists TIME called the Most Influential People of 2024
From actors to activists, TIME is honoring some of the LGBTQ+ people who have changed the world.
April 17 2024 1:09 PM
This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum
"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.
April 17 2024 9:17 AM
West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court
Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.
April 16 2024 2:32 PM
There have already been 4,000 instances of book banning in America this school year: report
PEN America’s latest findings shed light on the targeted censorship of content related to race, sexuality, and violence, sparking advocacy and resistance across the nation.
April 16 2024 2:16 PM
Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses
The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.
April 16 2024 2:04 PM
Hillary Clinton and Kelly Clarkson condemn Arizona ruling upholding 1864 abortion ban
"It's just insane to me," Clarkson said, and Clinton agreed.
April 16 2024 10:33 AM