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GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

Al Pacino thought 'Cruising' was 'exploitative' of LGBTQ+ people, so he donated his paycheck

The actor "just wanted one positive thing to come out of" the role, he revealed in his memoir, Sonny Boy.

Utah Patriot Front Extremist Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

The “anti-groomer” right-wing radical group member himself admitted to engaging inappropriately with children.

Exploiting a Health Care Emergency to Restrict Reproductive Rights

It's a shameful power play, writes Julianna S. Gonen of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

The Far Right Is Exploiting the Nashville Tragedy to Promote Transphobia

As soon as it became known that the shooter may have identified as trans, the right-wing media outrage ecosystem went to work.

Gay Former Weatherman Blasts Sexual Predators For Exploiting Him

Erick Adame says that the unwanted attention and continued seeking out of videos of him have left him hurt.

Did Cosmo Exploit Male Olympians by Pushing Them to Strip?

The magazine urged "USA Hotties" to read cheesy pick-up lines and show off their goods. Few complained about the somewhat-creepy display, though. 

Op-ed: The DoD Is Exploiting Gay Couples -- Finally

The weird perk of being made a political football.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children site scrubbed of transgender kids

LGBTQ+ and missing? The Trump administration doesn’t seem to care.

‘Sebastian’ Sundance 2024 review: A refreshing queer exercise in self-exploitation

Sex work becomes the nexus point of introspection & exploration in this daring film.

Florida GOP's Gross Misuse of 'Groomers' on LGBTQ+ Folk Exploits Kids

Desperate to validate the "don't say gay" bills, Florida Republicans stoop to new lows calling LGBTQ+ advocates groomers. 

 

DeRay Mckesson: Troubling Pepsi Ad 'Exploits Social Justice for Profit'

"It's a sign that companies and celebrities will exploit social justice work for fame and visibility, and that is just really troubling," said the Black Lives Matter activist in a TMZ video.

Gordon Klingenschmitt Exploits Abuse Allegations to Tar All LGBT People

The antigay preacher claims an abuse case in Minnesota shows schools shouldn't hire LGBT teachers.

Trump, Who Has Never Visited Pulse, Again Exploits the Massacre

The president-elect used the tragedy to warn of the threat of foreign-born terrorists. Omar Mateen was a homegrown menace.

Smallville's Allison Mack Exploited Marriage Equality to Enslave Actress Nicki Clyne

The Smallville star pleaded "not guilty" to sex trafficking for a cult, but it's now confirmed she married a woman to keep her in the country and in the cult. 

Photographers Bruce Weber, Mario Testino Accused of Sexual Exploitation

Anna Wintour, siding with the accusers, said new rules protecting employees would be put in place at Vogue and Conde Nast.

Elon Musk and other billionaires exploit LGBTQ+ hate for profit, GLAAD CEO tells Davos audience

“The billionaires are targeting the most marginalized people in the world,” Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD president and CEO, said.

Gay-Haters Lob Venom at Shakira, Jennifer Lopez Halftime Show

Right-wingers are calling the performance sexual exploitation, although they've forgiven the admitted exploiter in the White House.