Tennessee resident Jessee Graham garnered praise online for her emotional speech before local library leaders defending the LGBTQ+ community. (WSMV) A Tennessee woman has gone viral for passionately defending the LGBTQ+ community after conservatives got angry over a Pride book display. Zachary Fox resigned from his role as library board director in Maury County, Tennessee
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South Carolina governor Henry McMaster believes “marriage ought to be between a man and a woman”. (Getty) South Carolina governor Henry McMaster said he would enforce a ban on same-sex marriage should the Supreme Court overturn its 2015 landmark ruling. McMaster was questioned about his stance on same-sex marriage in South Carolina if the nation’s
The Florida medical board committee approved a prospective rule that will ban gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth under the age of 18. (Getty) The Florida medical board committee approved a proposed rule banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, making it one step closer to reality. A joint committee of the Florida board of medicine
Republican candidate Heidi Ganahl claimed there are children in Colorado schools who are identifying as cats, which she described as “furries”. (YouTube/KRDO NewsChannel 13) A school district has had to reject bizarre claims from a Republican candidate that students are identifying as “furries” in schools across Colorado. Heidi Ganahl, the Republican candidate for governor of
Jair Bolsonaro (left) and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (right) will face each other in a run-off election in 30 October. (Getty) Brazil will vote in a run-off between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who fell just short of claiming an election victory. Brazilians cast their votes on
Lil Nas X got candid with concertgoers in Atlanta, Georgia after he disclosed to a cheering crowd that he paused the show for an emergency bathroom break. (Getty) Lil Nas X paused a concert after nature called, and he disclosed the emergency bathroom break to a cheering crowd of fans. The “Industry Baby” performer candidly
Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari has come out as non-monogamous, sharing they’re in a relationship with two “wonderful” life partners. (Instagram/@lilianaforatlanta) A queer politician from Georgia has proudly come out as non-monogamous as they introduced the world to their “wonderful” life partners. Atlanta city council member Liliana Bakhtiari, who is the first queer Muslim
Acey D Morrison – a Two-Spirit member of the Lakota people – has been remembered in her obituary as a “kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful and loving soul”. (HRC) A Two-Spirit member of the Lakota tribe, who was shot dead in South Dakota, has been remembered for her “loving soul” and ‘using laughter as
Vera Drew as the protagonist of The People’s Joker. (Vera Drew) An unofficial Joker parody with a trans twist has been removed from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The People’s Joker, a crowdfunded indie film, was reportedly removed from the TIFF lineup due to “rights issues” – likely to stem from DC Comics and
The ruling has been hailed as a “critical victory” for trans youth, their families and their medical providers in Arkansas. (Getty/Spencer Platt) A federal appeals court ruled Arkansas can’t enforce its ban on trans youth receiving gender-affirming medical care. A three-judge panel on the eighth circuit court of appeals ordered a federal judge’s preliminary injunction to
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson once told “influential” Hollywood figures to “f**k off” after they said playing a gay character would “ruin” his career. (Araya Doheny/WireImage) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had an absolutely iconic response when some “few influential folks” told him that playing a gay character would “ruin” his acting career. The revelation came after
As Americans struggle to obtain the monkeypox vaccine, some queer men are travelling abroad to ensure they’re protected. (Marlena Sloss for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Some queer men are driving thousands of miles from the US to Canada to get a jab of the monkeypox vaccine. With cases of the once-rare virus in
Right-wing provocateur Ethan Schmidt filmed himself confronting PetSmart staff about a Pride flag in the store. A manager kicked him out shortly afterwards. (Twitter/@patriottakes) A right-wing thug, who once threatened to “hunt” LGBTQ+ people, was kicked out of a pet store after complaining to staff about a “satanic” Pride flag display. A video filmed by
The Cuban government announced a referendum on the final draft of a new family code extending marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. (Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty) Cuba’s government announced a referendum on whether to adopt a new family code that could open the door for same-sex couples to marry and adopt. The national assembly
The UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills, Illinois has been vandalised and had faeces left at the door over a planned family-friendly drag event. (YouTube/CBS Chicago) An Illinois bakery will host a family-friendly drag show despite being threatened, vandalised and sent a bag of faeces over the planned event. UpRising Bakery and
Tammy Baldwin (L) spoke to Marco Rubio (R) after hearing him say voting on same-sex marriage protections was a “stupid waste of time”. (Getty/Anna Moneymaker/Anna Rose Layden-Pool) Out senator Tammy Baldwin confronted Marco Rubio in an elevator after he said voting on a bill to protect same-sex marriage was a “stupid waste of time”. Rubio,
Several men claim they had sex with Jesse Lee Peterson, a virulently anti-LGBTQ+ pastor and online radio host. (Twitter/@JLPtalk) Several men have alleged they had sex with anti-LGBTQ+ pastor and conservative radio host Jesse Lee Peterson. The allegations emerged after Church Militant – a far-right Catholic group and website – released an almost 30-minute video in June
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton says he’s “willing and able” to defend a state law banning sodomy if the Supreme Court revisits its landmark 2003 ruling. (Getty/Gabriella Demczuk) Ken Paxton said he is “willing” to defend a ban on sodomy if the Supreme Court allows a challenge to its landmark ruling on same-sex sexual intimacy.
Brazil Johnson, a 28-year-old Black woman, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 15 June 2022. (Human Rights Campaign) A Black trans woman, who was a passionate cook, is the 17th known trans person to be violently killed in the US thus far this year. Brazil Johnson, a 28-year-old Black woman,
US soccer star Megan Rapinoe condemns the “monstrous” attacks on trans rights by conservative lawmakers in the US. (Getty/Ira L. Black-Corbis) Megan Rapinoe has condemned the “monstrous” and “cruel” campaign by conservative lawmakers to attack trans rights in the US. The queer icon was recently named among Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people of 2022.
Ted Cruz has complained about Disney including more LGBTQ+ characters and says there are “lesbian toys” in the new Lightyear film. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty) Texas senator Ted Cruz went on a bizarre rant ridiculing “woke” Disney for including “lesbian toys” in its new Lightyear movie. The Republican took to his podcast the Verdict to discuss the
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted to erase “homosexuality” from the state’s crimes code. (Michael Candelori/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty) Pennsylvania’s House unanimously voted to remove the word “homosexuality” from the definition of prohibited sexual acts in the state crimes code. State legislators in the state’s House passed House Bill 2125 (HB 2125) on Wednesday (8 June) with
Ohio lawmakers advanced a bill that would require student-athletes to undergo a medical “verification” process if their gender is questioned. (Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty) Ohio Republicans have advanced a bill that would require student-athletes to undergo a medical “verification” process to enforce a ban trans kids from playing sports. Lawmakers pushed through the anti-trans
The New York City Police Department has identified the suspect in a stabbing on a train on the first day of Pride Month as Runadieo Jordan, 52. (Twitter/@NYPDTips) A Brooklyn man is facing hate crime charges following a horrific stabbing aboard a train on the first day of Pride Month. The police have identified the suspect as
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed there are 25 cases of monkeypox across 11 states. (Eduardo Parra/Europa Press via Getty) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed there are now 25 cases of monkeypox in the US as it warns of community spread. The CDC has identified 25 confirmed monkeypox
Mariah Carey is being sued after being accused of stealing her hit song “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. (Kevin Mazur/Getty for MC) Mariah Carey is being sued for copyright infringement over her 1994 mega-hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. Carey and her co-songwriter Walter Afanasieff have been accused of copying the
Ariyanna Mitchell, a Black trans teen, was fatally shot on 2 April 2022 at a party in Virginia. (Facebook/Ariyanna Mitchell) A Black trans teen, who loved dancing and always had a “big smile on her face”, was fatally shot while defending a friend at a party in Virginia. Ariyanna Mitchell, 17, was violently killed while
Tennessee governor Bill Lee signs a bill that bans trans athletes from playing on women’s collegiate sports teams. (Getty/Jared C Tilton) Tennessee governor Bill Lee has signed off on legislation banning trans athletes from competing on college sports teams aligning with their gender identity. The Republican lawmaker signed Senate Bill 2153 (SB 2153) on Friday (6
Former president Donald Trump gave a bizarre definition of what a ‘woman’ is during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. (Getty/Scott Olson) Donald Trump offered up an unusual definition of a woman during an anti-trans tirade on Piers Morgan’s new series. Trump appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored to share his opinion on a variety of topics, including
Marjorie Taylor Greene discussed evoking martial law to keep Donald Trump in power, according to text messages. (Getty/Kevin Dietsch) Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested in a text that Donald Trump should declare martial law to overturn the election results. CNN obtained 2,319 texts that Mark Meadows, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, sent and received between