Andrea Jenkins, after 8 years on Minneapolis City Council, retired in Jan. She championed LGBTQ+ rights, racial equity, and affordable housing, notably banning conversion therapy. She continues activism, writing a memoir, and inspiring trans leaders, remaining hopeful for justice.
New York appellate courts are overturning restrictive rulings to protect transgender privacy in name change cases, amidst national shifts in LGBTQ+ legislation and political representation in Idaho and Tennessee.
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.
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.
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 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'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'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
