Jillian Michaels Gets Candid on Disparities in the Fitness World & More

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        Jillian Michaels Gets Candid on Disparities in the Fitness World & More
     
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          Jan 17, 2023
          
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Jillian Michaels Gets Candid on Disparities in the Fitness World & More

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The Fox News host laughed while making light of sexual violence during a discussion of Pete Hegseth’s testosterone initiative.

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The vice president raised eyebrows after telling Joe Rogan that he can’t “get over” Biden’s penchant for ice cream.

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Marty O’Donnell, the “Halo” composer challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, has also called Pride sinful, said he wants to “bring back shame,” and disparaged gay men.

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Jillian Michaels Gets Candid on Disparities in the Fitness World & More

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The queer dance music icon reflects on the 2006 beating that nearly ended his career and why queer and trans people must gather, resist, and live openly.

Self-described MAGA misogynist Andrew Tate was arrested in Florida on rape and human trafficking charges.

The Fox News host laughed while making light of sexual violence during a discussion of Pete Hegseth’s testosterone initiative.

Florida Democrats are demanding that Rep. Fabian Basabe resign after a jury awarded $450,000 to two former staffers.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

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Most Popular

The LGBTQ+ media pioneer and homelessness advocate was 58. His longtime partner, Jayson Conner, died four days earlier.

The stories about the late Republican senator's sexuality may multiply after his death. None of them changes who he chose to be, writes John Casey

Responding to a recent New York Times guest essay, child and adolescent psychiatrist Chase T. M. Anderson explains why "queer" better reflects their identity, politics, and vision for LGBTQ+ liberation.

When that sun is out, let those buns out with it!

The vice president raised eyebrows after telling Joe Rogan that he can’t “get over” Biden’s penchant for ice cream.

Marty O’Donnell, the “Halo” composer challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, has also called Pride sinful, said he wants to “bring back shame,” and disparaged gay men.