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What is Project 2025 and what does it mean for LGBTQ+ Americans?

Far-right activists have put together a series of directives for the next conservative president. Here's what it would mean to the LGBTQ+ community.

X, formerly Twitter, restricts accounts that use the term ‘cisgender’

It’s the latest attack on transgender people by Elon Musk’s company.

Elon Musk uses burner accounts on X, doesn’t fact-check: report

Since buying Twitter, the billionaire has acted eratically on his rebranded social media platform.

How Queer Commentator Matt Bernstein Fights Online Bigotry

They've recently used their Instagram account to stand up to the violent misogyny of Andrew Tate.

GOP Candidate Sought Russian Help to Unseat Gay Rep. David Cicilline

The Federal Election Commission said H. Russell Taub reached out to a Twitter account known to be used by Russian intelligence to help find him win the election.

Meet the Gay Minds Behind the RuPublicans

The Instagram account has gone viral, using AI to drag-ify those on the right.

Ricky Martin, Jane Lynch, Celebrities React To Obama

 

Following ABC's interview this morning with President Obama, during which he made an historic announcement that he supports marriage equality, out entertainers such as Ricky Martin, Jane Lynch, Neil Patrick Harris were quick to commend the president's show of support. Many straight celebrities, including music mogul Russell Simmons and singer Josh Groban, also used their Twitter accounts to express their enthusiasm. 

New study finds inadequate response to mpox outbreak

A similarly negative GAO report spurred out U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres to introduce legislation overhauling the federal response to future outbreaks.

Border Patrol Twitter Account Investigated for Homophobic Activity

The Border Patrol account liked a tweet calling Pete Buttigieg a homophobic slur among other problematic activities.

Catfishing, Outing, Leaked Pics: Gay Online Life in Guatemala

A culture of severe social media bullying is shaking this nation's vulnerable queer community. 

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks's Twitter Suspended After Misgendering Dr. Levine

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks's misgendering of the top transgender federal government official violated Twitter's hateful conduct policy.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Way Up on Twitter Since Elon Musk's Takeover: Study

A new study found that since Elon Musk acquired the social media platform, use of the false and hateful 'groomer' slur has increased exponentially on Twitter.

How LGBTQ Voters Can Prevent Cyberattacks Before Election 2020

Queer people have unique risks for breaches of cybersecurity. Here's how to prepare.

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.

GOP Lawmaker Allegedly Catfished Other Men With Ex-GF's Nudes

Illinois state legislator Nick Sauer resigned after the revelations. 

Chinese LGBTQ+ Activist Group Shuts Down Amid Growing Repression

LGBT Rights Advocacy China is suspending its work indefinitely, the group announced.

Op-ed: The High Stakes of Bad History

A book chronicling the movement toward marriage equality seems to be rewriting history.

D.C. Court Freezes LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Casa Ruby’s Bank Accounts

Ruby Corado, the founder of Casa Ruby, said she is not a criminal as a court sided with D.C.'s attorney general and froze the LGBTQ+ nonprofit's financial accounts.

Jacob Wohl Faked Death Threat From Gay Activist He Concocted

"Jacob Wohl is the Jussie Smollett of Laura Loomers," said one Twitter user.