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Utah prosecutor reads chilling text messages Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter’s roommate provided to police

Right-wing media have been consumed with unconfirmed reports that Tyler Robinson’s roommate, who appears incredulous in the exchanges, may be transgender.

No, this transgender woman is not the Charlie Kirk assassin

"These people really do want to kill me because they think that I killed their idol,” she told The Advocate.

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship (again) instead of addressing Epstein

Trump's latest threats against O'Donnell came as survivors of Jeffrey Epstein held a press conference on Capitol Hill.

Moroccan court sentences activist to prison for T-shirt reading Allah 'is lesbian'

A court in Rabat found Ibtissame "Betty" Lachgar, a prominent feminist and LGBTQ+ rights activist, guilty of blasphemy.

This transgender boxer is fighting to save his mentor — and unlikely friend — from ICE captivity

Trans boxer Nolan Hanson tells The Advocate about his fight to get his mentor, Talap Mamyrkanov, out of ICE detention.

Federal grand jury rejects DOJ indictment effort in D.C. Subway sandwich-throwing case

Sean Dunn, the gay man at the center of the case, has become a kind of folk hero.

Can you really get fired for what you say about Charlie Kirk? A lawyer weighs in

The First Amendment may not be what you think it is.

Wall Street Journal quietly walks back false claim Charlie Kirk shooter had pro-trans messages on his bullets

The paper had falsely claimed that the alleged shooter engraved messages consistent with “transgender ideology” on bullets recovered by law enforcement officials.

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String of bomb threats force evacuations at HBCUs & DNC HQ after Charlie Kirk shooting

The DNC and several HBCUs have evacuated or been placed on lockdown after receiving threats.

Donald Trump's niece says 'that’s definitely his signature' on Jeffrey Epstein's card

Mary Trump believes her uncle's signature on a card to Jeffrey Epstein is authentic.

Federal grand jury in D.C. refuses to indict people accused in Trump’s crime crackdown

At least six times, jurors declined to validate charges federal prosecutors were alleging.

Minneapolis mayor warns against 'villainizing trans community' after shooting leaves 2 children dead

The shooter was identified by authorities as 23-year-old Robin Westman.

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Ex-police officer pleads not guilty in killing of gay TV reporter and his boyfriend

Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty for the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

LGBTQ+ employees traveling abroad for work feel less safe. What should companies do?

Despite the safety concerns, only 13 percent of workplaces provide LGBTQ+ specific pre-travel information for trips abroad.

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Law

Texas doctor accused of providing gender-affirming care to youth committed 'no legal violations'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton haw quietly withdrawn the lawsuit against doctor accused of providing gender-affirming care.

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin in custody

Police identified a 22-year-old man from Utah as the person suspected of shooting and killing the right-wing commentator.

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Right-wing firebrand Charlie Kirk dead after shooting at university in Utah

The 31-year-old was shot during a speaking engagement.

Trump downplays domestic violence in speech about religious freedom

Trump's comments were part of a speech he delivered at the Religious Liberty Commission’s meeting at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

Pennsylvania man charged with beating and choking drag artist outside bar

The strangulation of a Pennsylvania drag artist isn't being charged as a hate crime. Here's why.

Burkina Faso bans homosexuality, levying fines and up to 5 years in prison

Burkina Faso's homosexuality ban comes 71 unelected parliament members who seized power in two coups in 2022.