18 of History's Worst Mass Killings of LGBT People

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18 of History's Worst Mass Killings of LGBT People

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In a shocking move, the state’s Department of Health utilized its “11th hour” emergency rule just one day ahead of a lawsuit hearing.

The Texas Republican championed a federal ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for minors.

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The far-right influencer for months accused the CEO of Turning Point USA of being involved in her husband, Charlie Kirk's, murder.

Starrf**ker Magazine, a beefcake zine for the modern homosexual, was created by Los Angeles based-photographer Jeremy Lucido as an extension of his art.

Donald Trump fired the homeland security secretary and announced that a U.S. senator from Oklahoma will step into the role.

*Starrf**ker Magazine*, a beefcake zine for the modern homosexual, was created by Los Angeles based-photographer Jeremy Lucido as an extension of his art.