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Transgender woman who escaped Alabama for her safety beaten & left for dead near National Mall in D.C.

Cayla Calhoun left Alabama seeking safety as a trans woman. Instead, she was nearly killed on D.C.’s streets, and now she refuses to stay silent.

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These two Black transgender women are ‘shining beacons’ leading Chicago through anti-trans backlash

In a political climate designed to target transgender people’s identities, these two women aren't backing down while defending their community's rights.

How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats

Researchers found that when tragedy unfolds, some seek to falsely blame transgender people.

How Trump’s ‘one big beautiful’ tax bill could impact women, children and LGBTQ+ Americans

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said over the weekend that the Senate package is projected to add $3.3 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.

How Cyndi Lauper’s invitation to join her farewell tour saved DJ Tracy Young’s life

The Grammy-winning DJ and producer opens up about how Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour became her resurrection from crippling grief and depression.

Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers

“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.

Delta passenger recounts harrowing JFK-bound flight’s emergency landing in remote North Atlantic islands

Ken Elder set out for a vacation in Spain. He didn’t expect to spend 30 hours stranded on his way back.

The Old Guard's Charlize Theron and cast on centuries-old same-sex love stories

Theron and Marwan Kenzari chat with Out about their on-screen love stories whether queer or platonic.

Why LGBTQ+ advocates hope Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' costs the Republicans in the midterms

Speaker Mike Johnson pushed through the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," that will disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ people.

How a new trans rights PAC looks to rebuild the political playbook with these high-profile endorsements

With trans rights under siege, a new PAC is stepping up to support lawmakers who refuse to back down.

Sarah Jessica Parker and the 'And Just Like That...' cast share their love of queer community for Pride Month

The And Just Like That... star says attacks on LGBTQ+ people are "a great disservice" and a "cruel swipe."

Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash

Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.

Andry Hernández Romero’s family desperate for word on gay asylum-seeker who Trump vanished over 100 days ago

Nobody has heard from the young makeup artist since the Trump administration deported him in March.

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling reinstates conversion therapy ban

LGBTQ+ youth in the state will be protected from this damaging and discredited intervention.

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LGBTQ+ groups face alarming funding crisis as Republican anti-trans attacks mount, new report finds

A sharp drop in grants leaves queer and trans groups struggling to fight unprecedented legislative attacks.

Beloved Georgia librarian fired after child chooses book with transgender character for library display

“I wasn’t going to tell the kid no,” LaVonnia Moore said. “I was just happy the kid was reading, happy they were engaging in their library.”

This LGBTQ+ travel company’s mission of inclusivity is radical & ‘You’re more than welcome’

As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implies rainbow crosswalks could lead to traffic dangers

The former MTV Real World cast member announced the prohibition of art and political “distractions” on roads as part of a new federal initiative.

Gay U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres surprises MSNBC panel with announcement on New York governor candidacy

"That's news!" said one of the Morning Joe panelists after the New York congressman revealed his plans.

Virginia’s capital city takes the spotlight as a surprisingly diverse Southern LGBTQ+ travel haven

From brunch in Carytown to rooftop cocktails at Quirk, Richmond proves Pride here is more than a parade—it’s woven into the city’s fabric.