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    LGBTQ+ Americans: Religion, Spirituality, and Beliefs

    LGBTQ+ Americans: Religion, Spirituality, and Beliefs

    A new study reveals LGBTQ+ Americans are less religious than non-LGBTQ+ adults, with more identifying as atheist or agnostic. However, many LGBTQ+ individuals maintain spiritual beliefs and practices like astrology.


    Celeste Yim Leaves SNL: A Retrospective

    Celeste Yim Leaves SNL: A Retrospective

    Celeste Yim departs SNL after 5 years, reflecting on their experiences as a writer and the first openly trans writer for the show. Yim thanks family and SNL colleagues. SNL season 51 cast changes are coming.


    James Bond: Casting a Gay Actor for a Modern 007?

    James Bond: Casting a Gay Actor for a Modern 007?

    Should James Bond evolve? Casting an openly gay actor as 007 would challenge outdated masculinity ideals, promote inclusivity, and modernize the franchise. It's about talent, not sexuality.


    Nashville Pride Faces Funding Crisis

    Nashville Pride Faces Funding Crisis

    Nashville Pride faces a $250,000 funding gap due to corporate sponsorship withdrawals and rising costs, threatening future celebrations and LGBTQ+ support. Urgent fundraising is underway.


    Andry Hern谩ndez Romero: From Deportation to LGBTQ+ Advocacy

    Andry Hern谩ndez Romero: From Deportation to LGBTQ+ Advocacy

    Andry Hern谩ndez Romero, a gay Venezuelan makeup artist, survived deportation and detention, becoming a symbol of resilience and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Now he focuses on gratitude and fighting for equality.


    Trump’s LGBTQ+ Policies: Restrictions, Visa Bans, and Pride Month Silence

    Trump’s LGBTQ+ Policies: Restrictions, Visa Bans, and Pride Month Silence

    Trump admin policies restricting LGBTQ+ rights, including visa bans for transgender athletes and silence on Pride month. Focus on human rights concerns and international impacts. The USCIS policy and Uganda is mentioned.


    Target Ends DEI Programs Amidst Controversy

    Target Ends DEI Programs Amidst Controversy

    Target ends DEI programs and LGBTQ+ inclusivity efforts, citing a changed landscape. This shift follows previous backlash over Pride merchandise and bathroom policies, raising concerns about the company's commitment to diversity and customer needs.


    Transgender Population Distribution in the US

    Transgender Population Distribution in the US

    Transgender population distribution across US regions is relatively uniform (0.7-0.9%). California has the largest number of trans people, but they represent a smaller percentage of the state's total population.


    Claudia L贸pez: Colombia, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Political Landscape

    Claudia L贸pez: Colombia, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Political Landscape

    Claudia L贸pez's journey in Colombian politics, from Senate bid to Bogot谩 mayor, intertwined with LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, peace process involvement, and reflections on democracy's challenges. Presidential aspirations are also noted.


    Liza Minnelli & The Kennedy Center Honors: A Political Divide?

    Liza Minnelli & The Kennedy Center Honors: A Political Divide?

    The Kennedy Center Honors, once bipartisan, are now politicized. Many feel Liza Minnelli deserves recognition, but the current climate creates hesitation. Her contribution to arts & LGBTQ+ advocacy is undeniable.


    Nigeria: Violence & Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Community

    Nigeria: Violence & Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Community

    Nigeria faces rising violence & discrimination against its LGBTQ+ community. Discriminatory laws & social biases fuel attacks, demanding urgent action for safety & rights, including ending discriminatory laws. Investigations needed.


    Queer Tomatoes: Exploring Plant Sexuality

    Queer Tomatoes: Exploring Plant Sexuality

    Discover the surprising queerness of tomatoes! The Solanum plastisexum plant challenges traditional binary sex concepts, exhibiting malleable sexuality. Explore LGBTQ2S+ themes in nature.


    RJ May Scandal: Hypocrisy & Child Exploitation Charges

    RJ May Scandal: Hypocrisy & Child Exploitation Charges

    SC Representative RJ May resigns after arrest on child exploitation charges. His anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric contrasts sharply with the accusations, exposing hypocrisy in politics and raising questions about 'protecting children'.


    Transgender Volleyball Player Sues Westcliff Over Scholarship

    Transgender Volleyball Player Sues Westcliff Over Scholarship

    Emma Morquecho sues Westcliff College after her volleyball scholarship was revoked due to her gender identity. MALDEF supports her, citing discrimination against trans athletes. She hopes to empower others.


    Geffen vs. Michaels: Hollywood Divorce Battle

    Geffen vs. Michaels: Hollywood Divorce Battle

    David Geffen and Donovan Michaels' divorce turns bitter. Geffen accuses Michaels of betrayal and exploitation, denying financial promises. A legal and public relations fight ensues in Hollywood.


    Trump, Putin, and Ukraine: A Vanity Project?

    Trump, Putin, and Ukraine: A Vanity Project?

    Trump's meeting with Putin, a vanity project, revealed fears of Putin's win. Trump sought flattery, neglecting diplomacy and Ukraine's safety. Trump is Putin's fool.


    IODA, Pornography Ban & First Amendment: Controversy Explained

    IODA, Pornography Ban & First Amendment: Controversy Explained

    IODA aims to ban pornography nationwide, sparking First Amendment debates and LGBTQ+ concerns. Linked to Project 2025, it faces opposition. The bill redefines obscenity, raising censorship fears.


    Trump Seizes D.C. Police: Authoritarianism or Crime Control?

    Trump Seizes D.C. Police: Authoritarianism or Crime Control?

    Trump's D.C. takeover sparks outrage. Democrats decry authoritarianism as Trump federalizes police, citing emergency powers and rising crime, despite D.C.'s progress. LGBTQ+ concerns rise.


    State Dept. Rewrites Human Rights Reports: Controversy

    State Dept. Rewrites Human Rights Reports: Controversy

    The State Department is under fire for allegedly revising human rights reports, sparking controversy. Changes include omissions of LGBTQ+ references, raising concerns about political influence and altered priorities.


    Tim Cook, Trump, and Tariffs: Apple’s Balancing Act

    Tim Cook, Trump, and Tariffs: Apple’s Balancing Act

    Tim Cook navigates Trump's tariffs and policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. Apple's investments and tariff exceptions highlight the complex relationship between business and politics. Cook's positioning raises urgent engineering and expense concerns.


    Trump, IRS, and LGBTQ+ Rights: Christopher Wiggins Reports

    Trump, IRS, and LGBTQ+ Rights: Christopher Wiggins Reports

    Christopher Wiggins reports on the Trump administration's policies impacting LGBTQ+ rights, IRS staffing cuts, and leadership changes. Focus on political intersection with LGBTQ+ community.


    Andry Hern谩ndez Romero: Asylum, Deportation & Prison Survival

    Andry Hern谩ndez Romero: Asylum, Deportation & Prison Survival

    Andry Hern谩ndez Romero, deported after seeking U.S. asylum, recounts prison abuse in El Salvador's CECOT. Despite hardship, he maintains hope and seeks justice. LGBTQ+ mistreatment in Venezuela highlighted.


    Noem’s Book Controversy: Dog Killing, Fabrications, and Criticism

    Noem’s Book Controversy: Dog Killing, Fabrications, and Criticism

    Kristi Noem faces backlash for her book, detailing killing a dog and goat, plus fabricated claims. Book is being redacted. The episode satirizes Noem and her controversial actions.


    Bangladesh: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Threat After Political Crisis

    Bangladesh: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Threat After Political Crisis

    Bangladesh's LGBTQ+ community faces rising threats after the 2024 political crisis. Discrimination, violence, and policy regressions are increasing vulnerability, requiring urgent advocacy and support. Inclusive policies of previous govt vanished.


    Domestic Violence Tragedy: Model’s Arrest in Husband’s Death

    Domestic Violence Tragedy: Model’s Arrest in Husband’s Death

    Male model Donald Zieben-Hood arrested after husband Jacob found dead in Harlem. History of domestic violence revealed. Focus on LGBTQ+ abuse, prevention, and awareness.


    Maddow Wins: Nunes’ Defamation Suit Dismissed

    Maddow Wins: Nunes’ Defamation Suit Dismissed

    A court dismissed Devin Nunes' defamation lawsuit against Rachel Maddow and NBCUniversal. The court found no evidence of 'actual malice' in Maddow's reporting about Nunes and a Russian agent's package.


    Marcus Freiberger’s Death: Unanswered Questions & Police Investigation

    Marcus Freiberger’s Death: Unanswered Questions & Police Investigation

    The death of author Marcus Freiberger remains a mystery. Family disputes police investigation. Toxicology reports reveal methamphetamine use. Theories abound, but key questions remain unanswered.


    Mace’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign: South Carolina Governor’s Race

    Mace’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign: South Carolina Governor’s Race

    Mace launches a gubernatorial bid in South Carolina, fueled by anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, targeting transgender rights, undocumented immigrants, and educational institutions. She faces criticism for her divisive stance.


    Idaho Transgender Bathroom Ban Challenged in Federal Lawsuit

    Idaho Transgender Bathroom Ban Challenged in Federal Lawsuit

    Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho's HB 264, banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. Students seek to block enforcement, alleging discrimination and emotional distress. Damage ask is nominal.


    Trump’s Fitness Test: Controversy, Sex Offender, and Political Fallout

    Trump’s Fitness Test: Controversy, Sex Offender, and Political Fallout

    Trump's revival of the Presidential Fitness Test sparked controversy by including a convicted sex offender. It triggered outrage and highlighted issues of power, abuse, and unresolved concerns.


    Billie Jean King: History, Activism, and Education

    Billie Jean King: History, Activism, and Education

    Billie Jean King confronts historical erasure, champions activism, and returns to college to complete her history degree. A political enthusiast, she empowers youth through historical understanding.


    Tunisia: LGBTQ+ Arrests & Crackdown Concerns

    Tunisia: LGBTQ+ Arrests & Crackdown Concerns

    Tunisia faces criticism over increased LGBTQ+ arrests in Tunis & Djerba. Damj reports abuse & urges legal protection. Article 230 criminalizes same-sex acts. Digital monitoring & discrimination are escalating issues.


    LGBTQ+ Voices: Equality Tour Counters Disinformation

    LGBTQ+ Voices: Equality Tour Counters Disinformation

    HRC's 'One Million Voices' campaign launches the American Dreams Tour to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and counter political disinformation amidst rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and policy. Focus on storytelling and community.


    Nancy Mace: South Carolina Governor Run & Trump’s Support

    Nancy Mace: South Carolina Governor Run & Trump’s Support

    Rep. Nancy Mace eyes South Carolina governor run, citing immigration, transgender issues, and taxes. She praises Trump and shifts her political stance, aligning with his policies and seeking his endorsement.