Pete Buttigieg made history as the first openly gay Cabinet member and presidential candidate to win major caucuses. He discusses voter focus beyond identity, his South Bend reelection post-coming out, and potential 2028 presidential aspirations, despite past controversies.
Derrick Van Orden theorizes a gay Republican could become president before Pete Buttigieg, citing focus on qualifications and Black voters' impact on Democrats. Buttigieg's 2020 run broke ground for gay candidates, but Van Orden suggests a different political math for the Oval Office.
Jay Katari resigned from the equalpride board after LGBTQ+ media staff raised concerns about his pro-Trump/MAGA social media activity, deemed antithetical to the company's mission. CEO Mark Berryhill confirmed Katari's departure following an internal investigation into his online behavior.
Texas Senate nominee Talarico adjusts his position on trans athletes in women's sports, citing safety and fairness. This shift draws attention from LGBTQ+ Texans and political opponents, raising questions about his true stance.
Equalpride's LGBTQ+ media staff confront CEO Mark Berryhill over board member Jay Katari's revealed pro-Trump views. Amid company layoffs and acquisitions, employees demand answers regarding Katari's role and political stances antithetical to the brands' mission.
Turkey has launched a widespread operation targeting LGBTI+ rights defenders and organizations, with hundreds detained. Charges include obscenity, prostitution, and organized crime, raising concerns about the criminalization of activism and scapegoating.
The FBI has modified its hiring policies, no longer automatically disqualifying candidates for past involvement in prostitution or bestiality before age 18. This aims to broaden the applicant pool amidst staffing shortages, though suitability standards remain high.
Natalie Clifford Barney, an influential lesbian author and salonnière, championed LGBTQ+ rights and lesbian fiction through her extensive writings and Parisian gatherings, leaving a lasting legacy.
