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  • 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.


    Don Lemon Arrested: Press Freedom Under Fire Amid Trump DOJ Conflict

    Don Lemon Arrested: Press Freedom Under Fire Amid Trump DOJ Conflict

    Journalist Don Lemon was arrested in LA, facing charges from the Trump Justice Department for covering a St. Paul church protest. Critics and his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, decry the arrest as an attack on First Amendment press freedom, citing prosecutors' failed prior attempts and the alleged mischaracterization of journalism as criminal conduct.


    RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18: Talent Show Power Rankings & Queen Critiques

    RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18: Talent Show Power Rankings & Queen Critiques

    RuPaul's Drag Race S18 power rankings assess queens post-talent show. Vita faces lip-sync struggles, Darlene's brand wears thin, while Nini shines despite act knowledge. Ciara's poetry misses the mark, emphasizing challenges and missed opportunities for the cast.


    Eroding Press Freedom: Journalists, Protesters, and the Don Lemon Case

    Eroding Press Freedom: Journalists, Protesters, and the Don Lemon Case

    Government actions, including Don Lemon's arrest, against journalists and protesters signal an alarming erosion of press freedom and constitutional rights, echoing past repressions and creating a chilling effect on reporting and dissent.


    Zohran Mamdani’s Bold LGBTQ+ Agenda for New York City

    Zohran Mamdani’s Bold LGBTQ+ Agenda for New York City

    Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani proposes a comprehensive LGBTQ+ agenda for NYC, aiming to establish it as an "LGBTQ+ secure sanctuary" by leveraging city legal resources, investing $65M in transgender healthcare, and addressing youth homelessness. Funding relies on taxing millionaires and companies.


    GLAAD Report 2025: Surging Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents and Civil Rights Concerns

    GLAAD Report 2025: Surging Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents and Civil Rights Concerns

    The 2025 GLAAD report highlights a 5% rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, totaling 1,042 cases. Issues span from threats at Pride events to legal challenges against marriage equality and civil rights investigations.


    DOJ Civil Rights Probes: Federal Agent Killings, Political Demands, & Related Controversies

    DOJ Civil Rights Probes: Federal Agent Killings, Political Demands, & Related Controversies

    DOJ opens a civil rights probe into Alex Pretti's death by Border Patrol but didn't investigate Renee Good's ICE shooting, sparking Democratic demands for documents. Staff resigned over Good's case amid broader issues like LGBTQ+ asylum policies.


    Conservative Campaign Targets Marriage Equality & LGBTQ+ Families’ Rights

    Conservative Campaign Targets Marriage Equality & LGBTQ+ Families’ Rights

    A conservative coalition launches a campaign to overturn marriage equality (Obergefell), arguing it harms children. LGBTQ+ advocates call it a recycled strategy, citing research showing positive outcomes for LGBTQ+ families and strong public support for equality.


    Vladimir Putin’s New Term and the Escalating LGBTQ+ Crackdown in Russia

    Vladimir Putin’s New Term and the Escalating LGBTQ+ Crackdown in Russia

    As Vladimir Putin begins a new term, Russia intensifies its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and continues its war in Ukraine, forcing many to seek asylum abroad to escape systemic discrimination and state repression.