Spitzer and Socarides: Should the Democratic Party Boycott Chick-fil-A

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Spitzer and Socarides: Should the Democratic Party Boycott Chick-fil-A

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"He told me that because I’m an openly transgender woman, I stood no chance of winning higher office in New Hampshire,” New Hampshire state rep. Alice Wade wrote in a statement.

From a Stonewall veteran to LGBTQ+ visitors living under restrictive laws, attendees brought different meanings of Pride to the city’s canals.

The vice president urged federal investigators to examine dozens of medical institutions over billing practices that the Trump administration claims may constitute fraud.

Andrew Tate's supporters are fighting for his freedom with *checks notes* push-ups?

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

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Most Popular

This is where you can get your freak on in queer-friendly places. What more could you ask for?

The city’s drag community is rallying around the performer and designer, issuing calls for their release and financial support.

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White’s WNBA stunt isn’t about protecting women’s sports. It’s mockery with real consequences.

A contentious live radio taping put Andrea Campbell face-to-face with a young transgender activist demanding accountability for disappearing care.

Twenty-six-year-old Republican nominee Michael Alfonso may have powerful connections, but one especially prominent feature is stealing the spotlight.

Denver prosecutors charged Jacob Sifuentez with three counts of attempted murder.

Andrew Tate's supporters are fighting for his freedom with checks notes push-ups?