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  • 2025 July


    Lantz: LGBTQ+ Advocate, Protest, and Trans Youth Suicides

    Lantz: LGBTQ+ Advocate, Protest, and Trans Youth Suicides

    Filmmaker Lantz protests anti-LGBTQ+ legislation after 5 trans youth suicides. Arrested, battling cancer, he fights for LGBTQ+ youth, demanding accountability and support. #LGBTQ #TransYouth #Activism


    Stonewall Monument: Transgender Erasure & LGBT History

    Stonewall Monument: Transgender Erasure & LGBT History

    Trump administration erased transgender figures from the Stonewall National Monument website, rewriting history and narrowing who belongs in the LGBT narrative. Bisexual & transgender roles crucial at Stonewall.


    San Francisco: ICE Detains Queer Immigrant, Sparks Outrage

    San Francisco: ICE Detains Queer Immigrant, Sparks Outrage

    San Francisco Pride condemns ICE's detention of a queer immigrant, Hilary Rivers, during Pride Week. Rivers, seeking asylum, was detained after entering via CBP One, highlighting tensions over immigration policies and sanctuary city values.


    Transgender Athletes: California vs. Federal Government

    Transgender Athletes: California vs. Federal Government

    California faces a lawsuit over its trans-inclusive sports policies. The Justice Department alleges discrimination, while California defends its anti-discrimination laws and inclusivity for transgender athletes.


    LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Lifelines: Support & Resources

    LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Lifelines: Support & Resources

    Find crucial LGBTQ+ youth crisis support: text lines, hotlines for mental health, sexual wellness, domestic violence & more. Get immediate help and resources. Don't hesitate to reach out!


    Wisconsin Ban on Conversion Therapy Restored

    Wisconsin Ban on Conversion Therapy Restored

    Wisconsin restores ban on conversion therapy after court ruling. LGBTQ+ youth remain at risk nationally despite efforts to end this discredited practice. Economic costs are significant.


    Transgender Iranians: Discrimination, Violence, and Legal Status

    Transgender Iranians: Discrimination, Violence, and Legal Status

    Transgender Iranians face discrimination, violence, and legal complexities. Despite allowances for gender-affirming surgery, challenges persist, including harassment, legal hurdles, and human rights concerns.


    Altman, Trump, and Politics: A Shift in Allegiance?

    Altman, Trump, and Politics: A Shift in Allegiance?

    Sam Altman's evolving political views, from criticizing Trump to supporting AI initiatives, plus Zohran Mamdani's progressive NYC mayoral run are covered.


    UN Renews LGBTQ+ Protection Mandate: Fighting Violence & Discrimination

    UN Renews LGBTQ+ Protection Mandate: Fighting Violence & Discrimination

    The UN Human Rights Council renewed its mandate to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and discrimination, championed by Graeme Reid and supported by global organizations. A vital step against reactionary forces.


    Marcy Rheintgen: Trans Rights Protest & Trespassing Charge

    Marcy Rheintgen: Trans Rights Protest & Trespassing Charge

    Marcy Rheintgen faced trespassing charges after protesting trans rights in Florida, inspired by Seeker Schafer. Prosecutors initially used Rheintgen's birth name. The case highlights ongoing debates about trans rights.


    VACAYA: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Travel & Safe Spaces

    VACAYA: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Travel & Safe Spaces

    VACAYA creates inclusive travel experiences for LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing on safety, acceptance, and freedom. Cruises and resorts offer safe spaces and gender-neutral options.


    China: Danmei Authors Arrested for Gay Erotica – Censorship & Outrage

    China: Danmei Authors Arrested for Gay Erotica – Censorship & Outrage

    China's crackdown on 'danmei' authors, writing male-male romance, sparks outrage. Censorship silences voices, arrests occur under obscenity laws, highlighting selective suppression. Authors face jail time, online content is purged.


    Pete Buttigieg: Rising Star for 2028 & American Values

    Pete Buttigieg: Rising Star for 2028 & American Values

    Pete Buttigieg emerges as a leading contender for the 2028 Democratic nomination, championing progressive policies and family values. His rise reflects a shift towards diversity and compassion in American politics.


    Jimmy Swaggart: Scandals, Ministry, and Controversies

    Jimmy Swaggart: Scandals, Ministry, and Controversies

    Jimmy Swaggart, a televangelist, faced scandals and controversies, impacting his global ministry. Despite setbacks, his influence persisted, marked by anti-LGBTQ+ views and ties to figures like Donald Trump. Ministry peaked in the 80s.


    Iowa: Transgender Rights Restriction & Legal Challenges

    Iowa: Transgender Rights Restriction & Legal Challenges

    Iowa removes sex identity as a protected class, defining it by reproductive anatomy at birth. The law restricts transgender Iowans' access to facilities, sparking legal concerns and impacting civil rights. Confusion and voids emerges.


    MacRae’s Free Speech Case: Transgender Posts & First Amendment

    MacRae’s Free Speech Case: Transgender Posts & First Amendment

    Kari MacRae sued after being fired for pre-employment social media posts about transgender issues. Courts debated if the posts, made before her employment, violated her First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case.


    Oscar Verner Peterson: Valor, Navy, and Medal of Honor

    Oscar Verner Peterson: Valor, Navy, and Medal of Honor

    Oscar Verner Peterson, a Navy hero, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of the Coral Sea. His legacy and the renaming controversy involving Harvey Milk are highlighted.


    Supreme Court: Transgender Rights & Gender-Affirming Care Reconsiderations

    Supreme Court: Transgender Rights & Gender-Affirming Care Reconsiderations

    The Supreme Court urges appeals courts in Idaho, NC, OK, WV to reconsider transgender rights decisions after Skrmetti ruling, impacting gender-affirming care access and state regulations.


    Lia Thomas: Trans Athlete & NCAA Championship Controversy

    Lia Thomas: Trans Athlete & NCAA Championship Controversy

    Lia Thomas, first trans athlete to win NCAA Division I title. UPenn reviews records. Title IX and Trump's impact are discussed. Controversy surrounds women's sports and fairness.


    Hegseth’s CNN Criticism Debunked: Iran Nuclear Claims Fact-Checked

    Hegseth’s CNN Criticism Debunked: Iran Nuclear Claims Fact-Checked

    Anderson Cooper fact-checks Hegseth's criticism of CNN's Iran nuclear coverage, citing reports and expert interviews contradicting claims of downplaying strike damage and also Cooper mentioned Ratcliffe reports.


    LGBTQ+ Wall of Honor: Celebrating Transgender Leaders & Activists

    LGBTQ+ Wall of Honor: Celebrating Transgender Leaders & Activists

    The LGBTQ+ Wall of Honor celebrates trans trailblazers like Martinez, Nordquist, and Caliente. It recognizes their vital roles in the LGBTQ+ rights movement amidst current challenges and honors their legacies.


    Trudy Ring: Politics, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Marriage Equality

    Trudy Ring: Politics, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Marriage Equality

    Trudy Ring, The Advocate's politics editor, covers LGBTQ+ rights, landmark court decisions like Obergefell v. Hodges, and marriage equality. A political junkie, movie buff, and former Jeopardy! contestant.