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First out gay NCAA wrestler gets hard jail time for child porn

Alec Donovan, now a youth wrestling coach, admitted he exchanged nude selfies with minors.

WATCH: Navy Chaplain Claims 'Demon of Rape' Inside Call for Trans Student Rights

Former chaplain Gordon 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt also contends that parents who validate their trans children's identities are abusing those children in favor of pushing a 'political agenda.'

Michigan Bill Would Criminalize Trans-Supportive Parents

Legislation introduced this week would deem it felony child abuse if parents or guardians allow their children to receive gender-affirming care.

Twitter Troll Steals Gay Couple's Picture for Pro-Pedophilia Tweets

The Twitter user, who promoted the debunked idea that LGBTQ people are likely to abuse children, finally saw his account suspended Thursday.

Minn. Antigay Archbishop Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal

John Nienstedt resigned today from the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, after the archdiocese was charged with failing to protect children from sexual abuse by priests.

Gay Republicans Call DeSantis Press Sec. 'Gay Icon' After Homophobia

She tweeted earlier this month that those against Florida's "don't say gay" bill were probably groomers, a term for someone who sexually abuses children. 

Protests Erupt Over Rape, Murder of 7-Year-Old Girl in Pakistan

Protestors are marching for Zainab Amin, a child sexually assaulted and brutally killed in Kasur, Pakistan. The marchers demand authorities speak out against sexual abuse and take action to protect children. 

Texas Family Services in Turmoil Over Gender-Affirming Care Probes

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive ordering child protective services to investigate parents who allow their trans children access to gender-affirming care, calling such care "child abuse."

Brazilian Prosecutor Seeks Sex Abuse Indictments Against American Nudists

A prosecutor said Tuesday she has asked a Brazilian judge to indict a U.S. couple on charges of sexually abusing children at a nudist colony in Brazil, and police say hundreds of photos of young boys engaged in homosexual acts were found in their home. Prosecutor Natalia Cagliari said Tuesday she was seeking the indictments of Frederic Calvin Louderback, 63, of San Diego, and his girlfriend Barbara Anner, 72, from Georgia for ''the sexual abuse of children, corruption of minors, and conspiracy.'' She is also seeking the indictments of Andre Ricardo Herdy and Cleci Jaeger, a Brazilian couple suspected of helping the Americans, and the parents of three boys who were allegedly abused sexually.

Georgia couple sentenced to 100 years in prison for sexual abuse of adopted kids

William and Zachary Zulock were arrested in 2022 and pleaded guilty this year.

When It Comes to Sex, the Catholic Church Has Lost All Credibility

What the church's horrific child abuse scandal means for lawmakers and LGBTQ Catholics.

Self-Proclaimed Child Molester Part of Antigay Church

A man who claimed his past as a child molester inspired him to oppose Jacksonville, Fla.'s human rights ordinance is connected to the church leading the opposition.

Wingnut Bill Donohue Blames Gays for Catholic Church Abuse Scandal

Naturally, Donohue ignores science in casting gays as predators.

These Congress Members Want to Stop Conversion Therapy at 'Boot Camps'

Reps. Adam Schiff and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen are demanding an end to the abusive, discredited practices seen at poorly regulated 'treatment centers' for so-called troubled teens.

The Deadly Consequences of Texas' New Bill

Kristopher Sharp, an out survivor of the foster care system in Texas, says a new Lone Star law places bigotry over kids' lives.

REPORT: Sex Abuse Allegations Hit Homeschool Used by Duggars

The Christian school where the Duggars sent oldest son Josh after he allegedly molested his sisters is now being sued for enabling and covering up.

End Private Priestly Access to Minors in the Catholic Church

As Pope Francis tries to save his job -- partly by denigrating gay men -- we need to save the children.

DAs Refuse TX Gov. Abbott’s Order to Investigate Parents of Trans Kids

"Governor Abbott and General Paxton are ignoring medical professionals and intentionally misrepresenting the law to the detriment of transgender children and their families," one attorney said.

Pro-Trump Candidate Calls for Executing Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids

Mark Burns described the fight for LGBTQ+ rights as a treasonous attempt to "destabilize the republic."

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