Conservative Media Outlet 1819 News Under Fire for Outing Alabama Mayor Who Died
The Alabama media outlet that outed Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, a Baptist preacher who died by suicide afterward, has come under harsh criticism.
November 26, 2023
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Alabama Mayor, Pastor Dies by Suicide After Being Involuntarily Outed as Transgender Woman
Smiths Station Mayor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland’s death shocks a heartbroken community after a local news blog exposed his transgender identity.
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November 4, 2023
After Pastor's Suicide, a Man Took to TikTok to Explain What It's Like to Be Outed
Former Republican lobbyist Ryan Adams reflects on his own painful experience with being outed in conservative circles in the aftermath of an Alabama mayor’s death.
November 10, 2023
‘Lesser-known D-Day’ strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military
As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
June 6, 2025
Watch Colton Haynes Read the Prologue From His Upcoming Memoir
The book begins with the out actor driving down memory lane, literally.
March 28, 2022
The Trans Woman Who Is Taking on the Military
Decorated Army veteran Allyson Robinson has some major plans for the country's only organization dedicated to serving LGBT people in uniform.
January 25, 2013
Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights
The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.
March 31, 2023
Suicide and the Question of Whether It’s Ever OK to Out Someone
The suicide of an Alabama mayor and pastor shows the cruelty of being outed and raises the question if outing someone is ever appropriate even as retribution for hypocrites.
November 7, 2023
The Last Transgender Teen Suicide
Making anti-LGBTQ parents responsible when their children die from suicide may be another step in ending this plague, writes Riki Wilchins.
September 18, 2019
Air Force: First to Allow Trans Americans to Serve
Trans Airmen, as well as other troops, may still end up banned from open service as U.S. military's 'patchwork' of policies perpetuates 'unclear guidance.'
June 5, 2015
Hegseth issues ultimatum to trans troops: Resign by Pride or else
Of course the secretary of Defense assigned a voluntary resignation cutoff date in the first week of Pride month. It comes after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce the ban.
May 8, 2025
Victim's Sexuality Deemed Not Motive for Deadly Punch
The man accused of killing gay South Carolinian Sean Kennedy in May will not be tried for a hate crime.
December 4, 2007
America's Doctors: Transgender Military Ban is Pointless
The American Medical Association weighs in -- against the ban on military service by out transgender Americans.
June 8, 2015
Was Coop's Eye Roll Over Conway Sexist?
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway says Anderson Cooper was being sexist when he rolled his eyes at her during an interview.
May 11, 2017
Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
March 24, 2025
Florida Yoga Studio Gunman Had History of Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism
A song called "Who Let the Fags Out" was among the videos posted by the man who killed two women at a yoga studio.
November 3, 2018
Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month
While a federal judge considers blocking the policy altogether, the Pentagon is moving forward.
March 13, 2025
Murder conviction of woman in dog-mauling case could be reinstated
The California supreme court announced in a unanimous decision that a San Francisco superior court must reconsider whether Marjorie Knoller, who served time for the fatal dog mauling of lesbian Diane Whipple, should have been sentenced under a more severe murder conviction and thereby be returned to prison.
June 2, 2007
Gay Iowa Teacher Forced to Resign From School After Blackmail Attempt
The Iowa Lutheran school also appealed his unemployment benefits even though they knew he was gay when they hired him.
May 31, 2022
BREAKING: Pentagon Extends Protections to LGB Troops
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the adoption of a policy revision that adds sexual orientation to its Military Equal Opportunity Policy.
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June 1, 2015