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Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

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Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment

Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.

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Panel wants to fire lesbian fire chief instead of letting her resign

A Minneapolis city panel recommended Tuesday that officials fire Bonnie Bleskachek, the nation's first openly lesbian big-city fire chief, in the wake of firefighter lawsuits accusing her of harassment and discrimination. Bleskachek had earlier agreed to step down, but the city's executive council unanimously rejected a negotiated deal after a closed-door meeting.

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Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.

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2024's best (and hottest) queer art & photography

An overview of the sexiest and most popular visual creations by queer artists published throughout 2024.

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LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots

Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.

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Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

L.A. lesbian firefighter wins $6.2 million in lawsuit

A jury has awarded $6.2 million to a firefighter who said she was harassed by colleagues because she is black and a lesbian, harassment she says included someone mixing urine with her mouthwash.

Lesbian Firefighter Wins in Court After Having Brain Matter Flung at Her

Providence, R.I., firefighter Lori Franchina's colleagues spit on her, threw an injured person's blood and brain matter at her, and committed other shocking acts of harassment..

Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment

Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.

New York Firefighter for Marriage Equality

Firefighter Bias Suit Appealed

Why pride matters

In the current print issue of The Advocate, Hollywood publicist Michael Levine argues that pride festivals are bad PR. His fellow Hollywood publicist respectfully--and strongly--disagrees.

Minnesota lesbian fire chief faces another lawsuit

A male firefighter is the latest person to sue the Minneapolis fire chief, who is a lesbian, claiming that she discriminated against him because he is a heterosexual man.

Panel wants to fire lesbian fire chief instead of letting her resign

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.

2024's best (and hottest) queer art & photography

An overview of the sexiest and most popular visual creations by queer artists published throughout 2024.

Jury Finds San Diego Firefighters Were Sexually Harassed

A San Diego jury found Tuesday that four firefighters were sexually harassed at a gay pride parade they say they were forced to attend in the city in 2007.

NYC Fire Department Gets First Lesbian Battalion Chief

Michele Fitzsimmons, promoted Thursday, is also only the second woman to achieve this rank in the department.

WATCH: Out FDNY Members Promise 'It Gets Better'

The LGBT men and women of the New York City Fire Department, from paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, show that courage comes in many forms.

Las Vegas Firefighters Investigate Arson at City's LGBT Center

The center escaped damage, but it was obviously targeted by someone with "ill intent," the executive director says.

Firefighters protest forced participation in pride parade

Four San Diego firefighters have filed a state-level complaint, alleging they were forced to participate in the local gay pride parade, where they say they were sexually harassed.

Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

St Patricks Day Parade Protested

Martina Navratilova Says Transgender Women Can’t Be Lesbians

The out tennis legend continues to make anti-transgender comments.

Rejected Lesbian High Schooler Speaks

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lesbian firefighter

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

A jury has awarded $6.2 million to a firefighter who said she was harassed by colleagues because she is black and a lesbian, harassment she says included someone mixing urine with her mouthwash.

Providence, R.I., firefighter Lori Franchina's colleagues spit on her, threw an injured person's blood and brain matter at her, and committed other shocking acts of harassment..

Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.

In the current print issue of The Advocate, Hollywood publicist Michael Levine argues that pride festivals are bad PR. His fellow Hollywood publicist respectfully--and strongly--disagrees.

A male firefighter is the latest person to sue the Minneapolis fire chief, who is a lesbian, claiming that she discriminated against him because he is a heterosexual man.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.

An overview of the sexiest and most popular visual creations by queer artists published throughout 2024.

A San Diego jury found Tuesday that four firefighters were sexually harassed at a gay pride parade they say they were forced to attend in the city in 2007.

Michele Fitzsimmons, promoted Thursday, is also only the second woman to achieve this rank in the department.

The LGBT men and women of the New York City Fire Department, from paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, show that courage comes in many forms.

Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.

The center escaped damage, but it was obviously targeted by someone with "ill intent," the executive director says.

Four San Diego firefighters have filed a state-level complaint, alleging they were forced to participate in the local gay pride parade, where they say they were sexually harassed.

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The out tennis legend continues to make anti-transgender comments.