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Is Texas using driver's license data to track transgender residents?

The state is collecting data on who's tried to change the gender market on their driver's license.

Rachel Maddow on standing up to government lies and her Walter Cronkite Award

The out MS NOW anchor spoke with The Advocate about being honored with a journalism award and her podcast, Burn Order, which traces how government lies led to the detention of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Beloved gay 'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary dies at age 78

Geary played the iconic character Luke Spencer on on the popular daytime soap opera.

Rob Reiner deserves a place in queer TV history for Mike 'Meathead' Stivic in 'All in the Family'

Opinion: Reiner played the liberal conscience of All in the Family, and the character remains a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and fighting for what’s right.

Culver City elects first out gay mayor — and Elphaba helped celebrate

The California city, where The Wizard of Oz was filmed, made LGBTQ+ history with the election of Freddy Puza.

Texas city cancels 2026 Pride after local council rescinds LGBTQ+ protections

Arlington Pride has suspended its 2026 events after the City Council revoked antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

North Carolina county dissolves library board for refusing to toss book about a trans kid

“It’s a pretty dramatic response to wanting to have diverse and inclusive books on shelves,” PEN America’s Kasey Meehan said.

No, Crumbl is not Crumbl-ing, gay CEO Sawyer Hemsley says

A new Bloomberg report claimed that Crumbl was closing down amid "layoffs, chaotic operations, and paper-thin margins."

There’s a testosterone crisis, the FDA says — for cisgender men

The government disapproves of the hormone for transgender people but is enthusiastic about what it could do for cisgender men.

Budapest mayor could face charges for hosting LGBTQ+ Pride march

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has been sent a proposal for indictment over the city's Pride march in June.

Jason Collins, first out gay NBA player, reveals he has 'deadliest form of brain cancer'

Jason Collins, the first out gay player in the NBA, recently revealed he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma.

The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race is going to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

Texas expands lawsuits against doctors accused of providing gender-affirming care to youth

Ken Paxton is expanding two lawsuits against doctors in Texas after being forced to drop a third.

George Santos’s exclusive D.C. Christmas party featured famous grifters & MAGA influence peddlers

In a Washington holiday tableau where politics blurred seamlessly into spectacle, the former congressman once again proved he understands the value of infamy.

Pete Buttigieg mocks Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s strange airport pull-up stunt

“I love exercise. I love air travel. Putting them together is not really something I would think to do,” the former Transportation secretary said.

Appeals court mulls upholding ruling that struck down Pentagon’s HIV enlistment ban

Lambda Legal asked a three-judge panel in Virginia to allow people with an HIV diagnosis to serve in the U.S. military.

Florida sues leading medical groups for supporting gender-affirming care

Florida has accused WPATH, the Endocrine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics of somehow violating the RICO Act.

Queer actor Wenne Alton Davis, known for 'Maisel,' 'Normal Heart,' killed in NYC car crash

“I can only describe Wenne Davis as a bright light,” says the actor’s agent, Jamie Harris.

Texas city votes to overturn LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections

Arlington, Texas has removed “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from its antidiscrimination protections.

Egypt and Iran tell FIFA to cancel World Cup Pride Match, calling it 'contrary' to values

The two countries taking part in the first-ever World Cup LGBTQ+ Pride Match want it cancelled.