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  • MIT Student’s Financial Crisis After Losing Family Support & Aid Denial

    MIT Student’s Financial Crisis After Losing Family Support & Aid Denial

    An MIT student, Matthew N., faced eviction and academic issues after his parents cut financial support upon learning he is transgender. Denied aid due to parental income rules, a GoFundMe raised $85k to help. His case highlights broader US financial aid system flaws.


    Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Overhaul and ACIP Restructuring

    Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Overhaul and ACIP Restructuring

    A federal judge has halted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempts to restructure the ACIP vaccine advisory panel, a move praised by medical experts for preserving science-based public health policies.


    Combatting AI Bias: UC Berkeley Students Add LGBTQ+ History to Wikipedia

    Combatting AI Bias: UC Berkeley Students Add LGBTQ+ History to Wikipedia

    Professor Juana MarĂ­a RodrĂ­guez and her students are documenting LGBTQ+ and Latine history on Wikipedia to fight digital bias and ensure AI models reflect marginalized communities accurately.


    Chile Election: Far-Right Rise and LGBTQ Rights Under Threat

    Chile Election: Far-Right Rise and LGBTQ Rights Under Threat

    Chile faces a polarized presidential runoff between José Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara as the LGBTQ community mourns a brutal murder and fears the erosion of hard-won civil rights.


    Texas Gender-Affirming Care Ban Creates Medical Challenges for LGBTQ+ Families

    Texas Gender-Affirming Care Ban Creates Medical Challenges for LGBTQ+ Families

    Texas's legal ban on gender-affirming care, extended to talk therapy, creates severe medical challenges for LGBTQ+ youth and families. Providers cut services, forcing some to relocate. An El Paso endocrinologist stopped puberty blockers, impacting local treatment options amid legal opinions from the Attorney General.


    Trump-Era Immigration Rule: Visa Policy Requires Sex Assigned at Birth, Affecting Transgender & Nonbinary Travelers

    Trump-Era Immigration Rule: Visa Policy Requires Sex Assigned at Birth, Affecting Transgender & Nonbinary Travelers

    Trump's new visa rule mandates sex assigned at birth, risking scrutiny, delays, or deportation for transgender and nonbinary travelers due to document discrepancies. Advocates warn of profiling and discrimination under this hostile immigration policy.


    Karim DianĂ©: Breaking Barriers as Star Trek’s First Gay Klingon

    Karim DianĂ©: Breaking Barriers as Star Trek’s First Gay Klingon

    Actor Karim Diané discusses his historic role as Jay-Den Kraag in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, challenging masculinity stereotypes and honoring the legacy of LGBTQ+ representation in the sci-fi franchise.


    Grindr Killer Convicted: The Dark Crimes of Jer Auntey Pleasant

    Grindr Killer Convicted: The Dark Crimes of Jer Auntey Pleasant

    Jer Auntey Pleasant was sentenced to 200 years for using Grindr to lure and murder men. Fingerprint evidence from condom wrappers proved vital in securing the conviction of this systematic predator.


    LGBTQ+ Soldiers and the Fight for Inclusion in the U.S. Army

    LGBTQ+ Soldiers and the Fight for Inclusion in the U.S. Army

    First Lieutenant Brian Femminella shares his journey as a gay soldier in the 82nd Airborne, addressing challenges to diversity programs and the importance of authenticity in military service.


    Liza Minnelli’s Memoir: Scorsese Affair, Drug Battles & Hollywood Bombshells

    Liza Minnelli’s Memoir: Scorsese Affair, Drug Battles & Hollywood Bombshells

    Liza Minnelli's new memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!", uncovers her dangerous, drug-fueled affair with Martin Scorsese during "New York, New York" filming, her lifelong addiction struggles, and other showbiz bombshells including Elizabeth Taylor's help.


    David Artavia Named Executive Director of The Future Perfect Project

    David Artavia Named Executive Director of The Future Perfect Project

    Veteran LGBTQ+ media figure David Artavia is the new Executive Director of The Future Perfect Project (FPP). FPP, founded in 2017, builds creative infrastructure and provides mentorship for LGBTQ+ youth, expanding nationally under Artavia's leadership amidst increasing hostility.


    Transgender Troops Push for Trial Against 2025 Military Ban

    Transgender Troops Push for Trial Against 2025 Military Ban

    Transgender service members are challenging the military ban in federal court, seeking discovery to expose the policy's origins as Judge Ana Reyes questions the government’s lack of evidence.


    Supreme Court Intervenes in California School Gender Disclosure Policy

    Supreme Court Intervenes in California School Gender Disclosure Policy

    The US Supreme Court allows parents to challenge California’s law protecting student gender identity, highlighting the tension between parental authority and LGBTQ+ student confidentiality in schools.


    USA Men’s Hockey Team Faces Backlash Over Trump Visit and Political Stance

    USA Men’s Hockey Team Faces Backlash Over Trump Visit and Political Stance

    Transgender athlete Harrison Browne slams the USA men’s hockey team for their celebration with Donald Trump, contrasting it with the record-breaking success and political distance maintained by the women’s team.


    In Between Goodbyes: A Queer Korean Adoptee’s Journey & Family Reunion

    In Between Goodbyes: A Queer Korean Adoptee’s Journey & Family Reunion

    Jota Mun's "In Between Goodbyes" explores Mieke, a queer Korean adoptee, and her family's complex reunion. It delves into cultural, religious, and personal challenges, queer identity acceptance, and the emotional impact of the international adoption system.


    Protecting Transgender Youth: A Call for LGBTQ+ Solidarity and Action

    Protecting Transgender Youth: A Call for LGBTQ+ Solidarity and Action

    This article examines the harmful effects of political rhetoric on transgender youth and emphasizes the urgent need for communal solidarity and responsible adult leadership in the face of national legislative threats.


    University of Iowa Fraternity Hazing Exposed by Body Cam Footage

    University of Iowa Fraternity Hazing Exposed by Body Cam Footage

    Body cam footage from a November 2024 fire alarm call revealed an alleged hazing ritual at a U. of Iowa fraternity, leading to arrests and Alpha Delta Phi's suspension until 2029. The incident highlights ongoing national concerns about student safety and hazing practices.