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  • 2025


    LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Funding Threatened: Advocates Respond

    LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Funding Threatened: Advocates Respond

    Funding cuts threaten the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline (988 lifeline), raising concerns about the impact on a vulnerable population. Advocates urge HHS to maintain this crucial service.


    Gay Asylum Seeker’s Release: Trump Admin’s Role

    Gay Asylum Seeker’s Release: Trump Admin’s Role

    Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan asylum seeker, was released after deportation to El Salvador under Trump. Advocates condemn the administration's actions and fight for immigrant justice. A prisoner swap was negotiated.


    Delta Flight Emergency: Engine Failure & Passenger Ordeal

    Delta Flight Emergency: Engine Failure & Passenger Ordeal

    A Delta flight faced engine failure forcing an emergency landing. A passenger recounts the chaotic experience, praising the crew but criticizing Delta's communication and customer service during the 30-hour ordeal.


    Rita Hester: Transgender Day of Remembrance & Legacy

    Rita Hester: Transgender Day of Remembrance & Legacy

    Rita Hester's tragic murder inspired Transgender Day of Remembrance. A park dedication and mural honor her legacy and the fight against anti-transgender violence. 25th anniversary in 2024.


    Andrea Gibson: Poet’s Life, Cancer & Finding Beauty

    Andrea Gibson: Poet’s Life, Cancer & Finding Beauty

    Poet Andrea Gibson passed away after cancer, celebrated for inspiring verse, advocacy for arts in education & finding joy amidst adversity. Their life and work touched many. 'I f*cking loved my life'.


    Drag Community Fights Back: Safety & Advocacy

    Drag Community Fights Back: Safety & Advocacy

    Drag artists launch a Drag Defense Manual to combat harassment and promote safety, offering resources and legal guidance amid rising threats and legislative challenges. Fighting for existence.


    Transgender Teacher Settles Harassment Suit with Arizona School District

    Transgender Teacher Settles Harassment Suit with Arizona School District

    River Chunnui, a transgender teacher, settled a suit against Peoria Unified District over harassment after facing targeted attacks and a 'character assassination' by board members. The district's silence caused deep harm.


    Trans Rights & Cricket: India’s Landmark Decisions & Global Impact

    Trans Rights & Cricket: India’s Landmark Decisions & Global Impact

    India's courts champion trans rights, expanding legal protections. Controversy surrounds trans athlete inclusion in cricket amid ongoing debate. Healthcare access, legal recognition, and societal acceptance are key.


    Librarian Fired Over Transgender Book Display Sparks Outrage

    Librarian Fired Over Transgender Book Display Sparks Outrage

    LaVonnia Moore, a Georgia librarian, was fired after displaying a book with a transgender character. Activists objected, and officials coordinated her dismissal, sparking controversy and raising First Amendment concerns.


    Trudy Ring, Transgender Rights, and Court Decisions

    Trudy Ring, Transgender Rights, and Court Decisions

    Trudy Ring's political views, court rulings on transgender care bans, and the Justice Department's appeals are discussed. The debate centers on constitutional rights and gender identity.


    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.