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A federal judge in Kentucky has ruled that the Biden administration’s Title IX regulations, which expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students, were unconstitutional, striking them down nationwide. The decision, issued Thursday by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, invalidated the entire 1,500-page regulation, citing what he described as “fatally” flawed legal reasoning. The ruling is a

A Kentucky federal judge has struck down President Joe Biden’s Title IX guidelines prohibiting discrimination against transgender students. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves (an appointee of anti-LGBTQ+ former President George W. Bush) ruled that Biden’s Department of Education (DOE) overstepped its authority and bypassed the necessary legislative process to extend a Supreme

Transgender individuals will not be allowed to use single-sex bathrooms that align with their gender identities near the House Chamber, according to a policy reinstated Friday by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. The policy, which has sparked controversy, was included in a list of rules for the 119th Congress and was officially noted in the Congressional

Carlos McKnight of Washington, waves a flag in support of gay marriage outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday June 26, 2015. Republicans in Idaho’s House of Representatives are considering making a formal statement imploring the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its famous 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. The measure proposed by Republican state

Share Tweet Share Share Email The 2025 Golden Globes celebrated a night of diversity, representation, and groundbreaking wins for LGBTQ+ stories. ‘Emilia Pérez’ Dominates the Night Emilia Pérez emerged as the top winner, taking home four Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The

Herbert Baumeister was accused of murdering at least two dozen men and boys he lured from gay bars in Indianapolis to his rural estate Authorities in Indianapolis are reaching out to the public in a renewed effort to identify the remains of more victims of notorious serial killer Herbert Baumeister, who has been linked to

Share Tweet Share Share Email Karla Sofía Gascón is a name that’s been making waves throughout the entertainment industry, especially during the ongoing awards season. The Spanish actress, best known for her groundbreaking performance in Emilia Pérez, has made history in numerous ways. From her stunning role in

Meta has been censoring content labeled with LGBTQ+ hashtags on Instagram, according to journalist Taylor Lorenz. The hashtags, which include #lesbian, #bisexual, #gay, #trans, #queer, #nonbinary, #pansexual, #transwomen, #Tgirl, #Tboy, #Tgirlsarebeautiful, #bisexualpride, and #lesbianpride, were hidden under the company’s “sensitive content” policy targeting “sexually suggestive content.” Related: This filter was automatically turned on for minors,

Theo Germaine, the non-binary actor best known for their role in Netflix’s The Politician and the 2022 slasher film They/Them, has been found “badly concussed” after going missing early Sunday morning. Germaine, 32, was last seen at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, sparking a desperate search by their family. The actor’s partner, William Rusan, was

Shooting victim Angel Nunez and his boyfriend Chris Dillon Minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve Tuesday, Angel Nunez made a surprise visit to his boyfriend’s home in Fort Lauderdale. “He says, ‘I didn’t want you to spend New Year’s Eve by yourself,’” said Chris Dillon, Nunez’s partner.   Related: Nunez, 50, showed up at

Charges have been dropped against two soldiers who were arrested early last year for repeatedly stealing Pride flags displayed outside a lesbian couple’s home in Arlington, Virginia. Last February, police arrested then 20-year-old Matthew Henshaw and 23-year-old Joseph DiGregorio, both of whom were stationed at Joint Base Fort Meyer-Henderson Hall and were members of the

Share Tweet Share Share Email Kristen Stewart is blasting into a whole new dimension in the upcoming sci-fi romance Love Me. The first trailer has arrived, and trust us, you’ve never seen anything like this before. Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun’s Unlikely Romance In Love Me, Stewart plays

FILE – In this Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, file photo, United States’ Megan Rapinoe, right, kicks the ball past Sweden’s Lisa Dahlkvist during a quarterfinal match of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament in Brasilia. Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem Sunday, Sept. 4, before the Seattle Reign’s game against the Chicago Red Stars “in a

Share Tweet Share Share Email In a new 2024 recap video posted by Halsey on Instagram, fans can’t help but wonder if they secretly tied the knot with actor Avan Jogia. Here’s everything we know about their adorable romance. Halsey and Avan Jogia Are #CoupleGoals The cat’s out

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Even after grabbing attention with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on New Year’s Eve, Diplo welcomed 2025 by sharing a very “not not gay” moment. Diplo had everyone talking after he revealed he’d been indulging in a little

Eleven teen boys in the Chicago area were charged with felony crimes after two gay men were lured and beaten last summer using gay dating apps, according to police. The teens, all males aged 16 and 17, took inspiration for the crimes from a viral social media trend, the Mount Prospect Police Department said in

April 10, 2024; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives his 2024 State of the State address in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon. Republicans filed a record number of anti-trans bills before we even hit 2025, according to independent journalist Erin Reed. Reed, who works alongside volunteers on a

New Year’s is a time to party, but it’s also a time for making important changes. On New Year’s Day 1965, the queer community threw a party that would ultimately change how the world at large saw gays and lesbians. Not only that, but that party was started with what now seems like some unlikely

Elton John and his husband David Furnish at Cannes in 2019. In an interview with Time magazine celebrating his latest honorific as the legacy publication’s “Icon of the Year”, legendary pop star Elton John mused on his 60-year career in show business, how he hopes he’ll be remembered, the comforts of home after giving up

Beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi Just in time for the holidays, Google launched an online ad campaign this month featuring nonbinary influencer and “beauty creator” Cyrus Veyssi to promote the tech giant’s new “Nearby” shopping feature. The right-wing outrage machine gobbled up the advert like a Christmas fruitcake. Related: In the 20-second spot, Veyssi is seen

Parents in a school district in Ohio are celebrating the arrival of Satan this holiday season in the form of the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning (Hail), an alternative to Christian release time programs mandated by school districts, the Guardian reports. Release time, dating in the U.S. from the early 20th century, carves out a

Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), new chair of the Congressional Democratic Caucus The newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus said a combination of factors led to electoral losses for the party in November’s election, not least of which was being “seen as preachy” and “disconnected.” Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, 35, is replacing outgoing

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on April 28, 2019. Carter, 94, has taught Sunday school at the church on a regular basis since leaving the White House in 1981, drawing hundreds of visitors who arrive hours before

San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball team has seen seven current players enter the NCAA’s transfer portal following a season-long controversy over a transgender teammate. An anonymous source told the San Francisco Chronicle that the seven players are looking to transfer for “various reasons,” including a desire for a “fresh start.” Related: In response to

A long-running dispute between factions of the Methodist church in Nigeria erupted into violence on Sunday when an unidentified individual shot and killed the sister of a Methodist minister and two young children died when their home was set ablaze. The shooting ignited clashes between members of The United Methodist Church (UMC) of Nigeria and

Park Sung-hoon in ‘Squid Game’ Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is addressing criticism over the show’s casting of a cisgender man to play a trans woman in its highly anticipated second season. In an interview with TVGuide.com published on December 17, the writer and director said that while he initially hoped to cast a trans

This fall, security forces in Belarus — the former Soviet republic and staging ground for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine — raided the home of a gay couple in the Belarusian capital of Minsk and brutally beat them, according to reporting by the Associated Press. The university students said the officers were transparent

Transgender men experience high rates of eating disorders due to dysphoria, intense social stigma, and a desire for control in a world that deprives them of it, according to an investigation by LGBTQ+ news outlet Uncloseted Media. According to one study, over 70% of LGBTQ+ people under 24 either are diagnosed with or suspect they

A blonde girl in a schoolgirl’s apron writes on the wall several times following “I will not write on the wall”. Stencil graffiti style. A mysterious tag by an anonymous graffiti artist is intriguing students around the campus of UCLA in Westwood, California. The simple, spray-painted message: “I’m gay.” Related: The tag made its first