Activists and lawmakers condemn the National Park Service for removing Pride flags and LGBTQ+ references from the Stonewall National Monument, calling it a strategic erasure of queer and transgender history.
Trump admin proposes new rule to exclude gender dysphoria from ADA protection, reversing federal court decisions. Disability and LGBTQ+ advocates are uniting to oppose this, citing the ADA's original intent for broad interpretation and challenging historical exclusions.
Journalist Don Lemon was arrested in LA, facing charges from the Trump Justice Department for covering a St. Paul church protest. Critics and his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, decry the arrest as an attack on First Amendment press freedom, citing prosecutors' failed prior attempts and the alleged mischaracterization of journalism as criminal conduct.
Minnesota faces federal action and Trump administration blowback for repeatedly defying Title IX by allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, prompting HHS/DOE enforcement and criticism of federal overreach.
Trump administration faces strong criticism for silencing World AIDS Day. Cuts to HIV/AIDS programs and restrictions on public messaging spark outrage. The silence evokes memories of the Reagan era.
Trump-era policies threaten HIV prevention by cutting essential funding and targeting vulnerable groups. Experts fear a resurgence of the epidemic. Access to care is crucial.
The Coast Guard faces scrutiny for potentially easing restrictions on extremist symbols while maintaining a transgender service ban, aligning with Trump administration policies on harassment and discrimination.
Transgender service members sue over revoked retirement benefits after Trump admin policy change. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the policy. They argue their benefits were earned through years of ethical service.
Trump admin's PSLF restrictions impacting nonprofits & LGBTQ+ groups face lawsuits. Accusations include violating Higher Education Act & First Amendment rights, targeting gender-affirming care.
Josh Sorbe's 'ICE Agent Challenge' mocks low fitness standards for ICE recruits under Trump, highlighting concerns about immigration enforcement and MAGA's policies. The challenge went viral.
Bessent, a Trump administration official, discusses a potential US-China trade deal involving soybean acquisitions. Christopher Wiggins reports on LGBTQ+ issues related to politics and the Trump administration.
Karine Jean-Pierre's memoir critiques Trump's authoritarianism and Democratic Party struggles. She advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and warns against silence, urging action to protect democracy.
Christopher Wiggins covers LGBTQ+ rights under Trump, Cook's Fed ouster challenged. Tax allegations surface alongside controversies involving Bessent and Musk, highlighting political and policy clashes.
Buttigieg criticizes Biden's reelection bid as a 'mistake' and condemns Charlie Kirk's murder, linking it to a broader issue of political violence and online radicalization. Trump's reaction is also criticized.
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.
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.
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.
