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  • RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 Power Rankings: Shocks & Eliminations

    RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 Power Rankings: Shocks & Eliminations

    RuPaul's Drag Race S18 sees Vita eliminated after a lip sync, while Myki secures a win. Jane breaks a record but gets a 'safe' edit, Mia's bottom placement is debated, and Discord shows potential, shifting the weekly power rankings.


    Stonewall Pride Flag Removal Sparks Lawsuits & Political Battle

    Stonewall Pride Flag Removal Sparks Lawsuits & Political Battle

    The National Park Service removed the Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument, sparking lawsuits by Lambda Legal and others challenging the action and alleged Trump administration efforts to scrub history from national parks. A political battle also emerges, with legislation proposed to make the flag permanent.


    Eric Dane: Iconic TV Roles, ALS Advocacy, and a Legacy of Resilience

    Eric Dane: Iconic TV Roles, ALS Advocacy, and a Legacy of Resilience

    Eric Dane, star of Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, opens up about his ALS diagnosis. Explore his journey from playing Dr. Mark Sloan to advocating for health awareness and authentic queer representation.


    Joan Chen on Queer Stories, Aging, and Her New Film Montreal, My Beautiful

    Joan Chen on Queer Stories, Aging, and Her New Film Montreal, My Beautiful

    Legendary actress Joan Chen discusses her latest role in Montreal, My Beautiful, her career longevity, and the importance of authentic queer Asian representation in cinema from Saving Face to today.


    EU vs. US: LGBTQ+ Rights, Policy Battles & Varadkar’s Global Advocacy

    EU vs. US: LGBTQ+ Rights, Policy Battles & Varadkar’s Global Advocacy

    The EU pushes back against Poland's 'LGBT-free zones' and Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, while the US Trump administration restricts trans rights and foreign aid. Leo Varadkar, an advocate, highlights global backsliding on human rights, free speech, and LGBTQ+ freedoms in both regions.


    Stonewall Pride Flag Removal Sparks National Protest and History Erasure Concerns

    Stonewall Pride Flag Removal Sparks National Protest and History Erasure Concerns

    Activists and lawmakers condemn the National Park Service for removing Pride flags and LGBTQ+ references from the Stonewall National Monument, calling it a strategic erasure of queer and transgender history.


    LGBTQ+ Rights & Journalist Arrests: Stonewall Flag, Protests & Lawsuits

    LGBTQ+ Rights & Journalist Arrests: Stonewall Flag, Protests & Lawsuits

    Pride flags return to Stonewall after removal. Journalists Don Lemon & Georgia Ft arrested covering protests, raising press freedom concerns. Ts Madison secures restraining order. California sues over transgender student rights. Lemon's defense details emerge.


    Outrage Over Rainbow Flag Removal at Stonewall National Monument

    Outrage Over Rainbow Flag Removal at Stonewall National Monument

    Activists challenge the National Park Service's decision to remove the Rainbow Flag from Stonewall, citing double standards and the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history against political overreach.


    Gay Hockey Romance: The Real-Life Impact of ‘Heated Rivalry’ on LGBTQ+ Fans

    Gay Hockey Romance: The Real-Life Impact of ‘Heated Rivalry’ on LGBTQ+ Fans

    Explore how the 'Heated Rivalry' phenomenon and the PuckBuddys blog have created a sense of community and representation for LGBTQ+ hockey fans in a traditionally hypermasculine sporting world.


    New York Defies Trump: Pride Flag to Fly Again at Stonewall National Monument

    New York Defies Trump: Pride Flag to Fly Again at Stonewall National Monument

    New York leaders defy a Trump-era ban, vowing to re-raise the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, and others assert this fight defends LGBTQ+ history and civil rights against erasure, affirming NY's legacy.


    Misrepresenting Obama: The Deceptive Fight Against Marriage Equality

    Misrepresenting Obama: The Deceptive Fight Against Marriage Equality

    Katy Faust's coalition deceptively campaigns to roll back same-sex marriage, misrepresenting Obama's stance and using extreme influencers. Their dishonest tactics, not slim success odds, threaten democratic discourse and civil debate.


    Florida Backtracks AIDS Meds Cuts Amid $120M Deficit & Legal Challenge

    Florida Backtracks AIDS Meds Cuts Amid $120M Deficit & Legal Challenge

    Florida's health department temporarily paused cuts to the AIDS Medication Help Program after a lawsuit alleged legal violations and a $120M deficit claim. Critics, including Nikki Fried, deem proposed cuts "unethical," affecting over 15,000 Floridians.


    ICE Shooting Controversy: Investigation Into VA Nurse’s Death in Minneapolis

    ICE Shooting Controversy: Investigation Into VA Nurse’s Death in Minneapolis

    Investigation deepens into the fatal ICE shooting of VA nurse Pretti. Evidence contradicts official claims as the DOJ faces allegations of obstructing civil rights probes amid a federal crackdown.


    Trump Admin Rule Challenges Transgender Disability Rights Under ADA

    Trump Admin Rule Challenges Transgender Disability Rights Under ADA

    Trump admin proposes new rule to exclude gender dysphoria from ADA protection, reversing federal court decisions. Disability and LGBTQ+ advocates are uniting to oppose this, citing the ADA's original intent for broad interpretation and challenging historical exclusions.


    Justice Anthony Kennedy: Shaping LGBTQ+ History and the Future of Rights

    Justice Anthony Kennedy: Shaping LGBTQ+ History and the Future of Rights

    Explore how Justice Anthony Kennedy’s landmark Supreme Court decisions redefined LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing human dignity and the ongoing challenges to marriage equality in his post-retirement reflections.


    China’s Digital Crackdown: From AI Pandas to ‘Danmei’ Authors & Hong Kong Rights

    China’s Digital Crackdown: From AI Pandas to ‘Danmei’ Authors & Hong Kong Rights

    China suppresses LGBTQ+ content, detains 'danmei' authors, punishes AI-generated gay panda images, and restricts advocacy. Hong Kong's same-sex partnership registry faces legislative opposition despite court orders and public support.


    Don Lemon Arrested by Feds After Covering Church Protest Linked to ICE

    Don Lemon Arrested by Feds After Covering Church Protest Linked to ICE

    Journalist and LGBTQ+ icon Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents after covering a protest against an ICE-linked church in St. Paul, Minnesota, leading to federal charges and First Amendment concerns.