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UPenn bans trans women athletes, strips Lia Thomas of titles

This came in a settlement with Donald Trump's Department of Education.

Mila Myles is the chief spokesperson for Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. She’s also transgender

In a time of rising anti-trans sentiment in Republican states, Democratic-led Delaware responds with progressive policies and inclusive representation.

SNAP cuts will disproportionately impact lesbian and bisexual women, transgender people

About 15 percent of LGBTQ+ adults received SNAP benefits in the past year.

Iowa now allows anti-transgender discrimination

The Republican-led state is the first in the nation to take protections related to gender identity out of its civil rights code.

Supreme Court orders judges to reconsider protections for transgender people in four states

The decision will impact LGBTQ+ populations in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

10% of new business owners are LGBTQ+ — and they're offering better benefits

LGBTQ+ business owners are more likely to offer their employees benefits such as health care and retirement, a new study found.

Catholic school fires Louisiana band director after husband's obituary reveals he is gay

It’s just a stab in the back,” the 63-year-old band director told local media.

Who was Oscar V. Peterson, the man replacing gay rights icon Harvey Milk on a U.S. Navy ship?

Sailors will undoubtedly take pride in honoring World War II hero Peterson, but there was no reason not to take pride in Milk.

Mass. teacher sued after being fired over transphobic posts online. The Supreme Court just rejected her case

A lower court held that a Massachusetts school district was within its rights to fire Kari MacRae, and the Supreme Court won't revisit that.

100 pics from NYC Pride Parade 2025 that prove Pride is still a protest

Queer joy is radical in the big apple.

Virginia’s capital city takes the spotlight as a surprisingly diverse Southern LGBTQ+ travel haven

From brunch in Carytown to rooftop cocktails at Quirk, Richmond proves Pride here is more than a parade—it’s woven into the city’s fabric.

U.K. Prime Minister pushes to ban trans people from single-sex bathrooms, sports, and beyond

Keir Starmer said the ruling that trans women are not considered women under the nation's Equality Act must be applied "as soon as possible."

How Cyndi Lauper’s invitation to join her farewell tour saved DJ Tracy Young’s life

The Grammy-winning DJ and producer opens up about how Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour became her resurrection from crippling grief and depression.

Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash

Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.

Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers

“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.

Chinese police arrest dozens of gay erotica writers in pornography crackdown

Attorneys in China claim between 30 and 50 writers have been arrested this year for writing gay erotica.

16-year-old girl in critical condition after shooting near Stonewall Inn

Police said it is too early to know if the shooting after NYC Pride was a hate crime.

Lawsuit accuses University of Michigan of discriminating against straight, cisgender men

An organization that previously sued Northwestern University claims the Michigan Law Review hires gay and transgender individuals over more qualified straight and cisgender applicants.

Names of Sam Nordquist, Jiggly Caliente, Lady Chablis, and more added to Stonewall Wall of Honor

This year's honorees are all transgender at a time of trans erasure.