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Jason Collins dies at 47
First openly gay man to actively play for major sports team battled brain cancer The post Jason Collins dies at 47 appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay...
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Canadian doctors denied patients gender-affirming care, citing Trump’s executive order
“These are American laws. American laws don't apply in Canada,” said one student of the embarrassing policy change.
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Trump DOJ now using criminal subpoenas to turn pro-trans “hospitals into hunting grounds”
A New York hospital revealed that the subpoenas had been served.
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Students Call Out UW for Hosting Turning Point USA Event Days After Killing of Trans Student
“A trans student was murdered last night, please cancel this event.”
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‘Am I Transgender and Man Enough?’
"I've identified as a nonbinary transgender man for 10+ years HOWEVER I am also not out, non-dysphoric, and am also genuinely liking my body as is and I dress very femininely whenever the occasion arr...
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Search for Trans Student Murry Foust Enters Week Two: “How Far Do We Expand the Circle?”
The search has so far involved water rescue teams, K-9 units, drones with thermal imaging, and more.
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America’s broken pipeline of mental healthcare for trans youth
Despite strong demand, 44 percent of LGBTQ youth have no access to it The post America’s broken pipeline of mental healthcare for trans youth appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News...
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Trailer Tuesday: The series ‘Playing Around’ and ‘Elle;’ ‘The End of Oak Street’ and more
Here’s our roundup of movie/series trailers that have hit the web since the last Trailer Tuesday. Watch these sneak peeks of films — mainstream, indie and queer (if we’re lucky) — coming soon (or...
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Transgender college student stabbed to death in Seattle
Local police are still searching for the suspect.
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Nazi persecution of lesbians has been overlooked. Meet the queer historian telling their story.
Nazi Germany's oppression of queer women was overlooked by historians. Until now.
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Democrats demand end to Trump’s anti-trans prison policies because they cause “significant harm”
The senators called on the administration to "prioritize the health, safety, and dignity of this vulnerable population."
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NYU Langone Criminally Subpoenaed by Federal Court for Trans Youth Care Records
The subpoena demands records of patients under 18 who received gender-affirming care between 2020 and 2026.
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Blade finalist for D.C. Society of Professional Journalists awards
Editor Kevin Naff to be inducted into Hall of Fame at June. 9 dinner The post Blade finalist for D.C. Society of Professional Journalists awards appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ N...
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Hospital hit by criminal subpoena demanding trans youth health information
NYU Langone Health has become the first known hospital to face a federal criminal subpoena connected to the provision of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. According to a statement to patien...
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20 the stars who went gay for pay
Films provide an important voice for LGBTQ+ people as they offer much-needed representation in the media, and actors do a vital job bringing the stories of queer characters to life. However, very few ...
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25 celebrities you didn’t know are gay, bisexual or lesbian
Some celebrities come out publicly as LGBTQ+ to big fanfare, but others may have been out for years or may have come out quietly. PinkNews brings you a list of 56 iconic stars who, even if they person...
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13 celebrities you didn’t know had an LGBT parent
Sometimes a celebrity coming out as LGBT+ can help fans or members of the community just through visibility, sometimes straight, cis celebrities are allies. But in other instances, and sometimes the r...
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He is 16 and sitting in a Cuban prison
Jonathan David Muir Burgos arrested after participating in anti-government protests The post He is 16 and sitting in a Cuban prison appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LG...
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“He is with the weirdos!” GOP lawmaker attacks Trump-backed opponent with outrageous anti-LGBTQ+ ad
The wildly anti-LGBTQ+ and antisemitic ad is grabbing attention in what's already the most expensive House primary in history.
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Meta hits all-time low for LGBTQ+ safety in new GLAAD report
A new social media report from GLAAD shows that Meta has hit an all-time low when it comes to safety for its LGBTQ+ users. The LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation’s Social Media Safety Index confirmed that M...
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Iran asks FIFA to ban Pride flags at its World Cup matches
Iran’s football federation has shared a list of conditions with FIFA surrounding the country’s participation in the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, including a ban on LGBTQ+ prid...
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Queer supermodel Cara Delevingne announces debut singles and international tour
Supermodel Cara Delevingne has announced she is releasing two debut singles and heading out on tour across Europe, North America and South America. The 33-year-old, who recently confirmed she is a les...
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Transgender student dead after University of Washington stabbing as search underway
Police are searching for a suspect linked to the stabbing of a transgender University of Washington student, who was found dead at an off-campus apartment complex on 10 May. The victim, believed to be...
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Best and worst countries to be LGBTQ+ in Europe in 2026 revealed
Malta is no longer Europe's LGBTQ+ rights hot spot, after Spain has won the title in ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Map for 2026. In ILGA-Europe's 18th annual Rainbow Map, 49 countries in Europe were ranked on...
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NYU Langone First Known Hospital to Face Federal Criminal Subpoena Over Trans Youth Care
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Texas issued the subpoena demanding information on every minor who received gender-affirming care since 2020.
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U.S. attorney for Northern Texas demands gender care records from NYU Langone
NYU Langone hospital today notified its patients that hospital has received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Texas, demanding that the hospital “provid...
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“She’s the He” Is a High School Comedy Made By and About Trans People
She’s The He (a play in both title and theme on She's the Man) is an upcoming gender-bending sex comedy by director Siobhan McCarthy that boasts a queer and trans-studded cast and a lot of goofy gags....
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PHOTOS: ‘Studio 69’
Glitterati Productions hold party at Bunker The post PHOTOS: ‘Studio 69' appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.
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19-Year-Old Transgender University of Washington Student Fatally Stabbed
The suspect remains at large.
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White House counterterrorism strategy targets ‘anti-American, radically pro-transgender’ groups
Administration released document last week The post White House counterterrorism strategy targets ‘anti-American, radically pro-transgender' groups appeared first on Washington ...
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Anti-LGBTQ violence prevention efforts highlighted at D.C. community fair
Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs organized May 8 event The post Anti-LGBTQ violence prevention efforts highlighted at D.C. community fair appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Polit...
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Queer-Owned Cafes Are the Third Spaces We Need
Owners of queer cafes from around the country share what it means to create these communities that are about so much more than coffee. The post Queer-Owned Cafes Are the Third Spaces We Need appeared ...
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Gay dad targeted in fake MAGA interview slams ‘exploitation for viral content’
Gay couple David and Anthony Vulin have slammed the current thinking of content creators who exploit the LGBTQ+ community to get their viral moment. In April, David was arrested and charged with a fel...
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As Two Trans Candidates Win Scottish Parliament Bids, J.K. Rowling Praises Anti-Trans Loser
The Harry Potter author is posting through it.
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Ian McKellen Says ‘Star Wars’ Actor Alec Guinness Thought His LGBTQ+ Advocacy Was “Unseemly”
McKellen says he obviously “didn’t follow” the advice.
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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has...
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Minnesota Aurora Women’s Soccer Team Signs First Trans Athlete
Isaac Ranson, a former Cal State Fullerton goalkeeper, joins the USL W League team after setting multiple school records. The post Minnesota Aurora Women's Soccer Team Signs First Trans Athlete appear...
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Meet All 52 Gay WNBA Players of the 2026 Season
Who are the gay, lesbian, queer and bisexual players on this year's WNBA rosters? We've got answers. The post Meet All 52 Gay WNBA Players of the 2026 Season appeared first on Autostraddle.
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Oregon Judge Blocks Housing Trans Women in Men’s Prisons
The ruling directly conflicts with a Trump order requiring transgender inmates to be housed according to their assigned sex at birth. The post Oregon Judge Blocks Housing Trans Women in Men's Prisons ...
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Florida Anti-DEI Law Will Cut Funding for Key West Pride Events
Starting in 2027, LGBTQ events in Key West will lose access to tourism funds under Florida's new anti-DEI law. The post Florida Anti-DEI Law Will Cut Funding for Key West Pride Events appeared first o...
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Mothers are stretching every dollar — and still finding ways to care for their families
This story was originally reported by Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th. Meet Barbara and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Sherrah Hill, a mother of six, didn’t think a simple ...
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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has...
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Tommy Dorfman Says She Has Spoken With Man Who Sent Transphobic Texts Next to Her on Flight
At the Ali Forney Center’s annual spring gala, the actress revealed she has contacted her first-class seatmate.
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See these LGBTQ+ artists and more at The Other Art Fair this weekend
The Other Art Fair returned to Dallas on Thursday with its largest and most ambitious edition to date. This year, the fair showcases 135 independent artists — the most ever presented in the Dall...
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Which Queer TV Show You Should Watch Next, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
The Leo choice makes so much sense.
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Federal Judge Rules Trump Government Has Animus Towards Trans People, Blocks Org Subpoenas
The government tried to get WPATH communications going all the way back to 1979 to target transgender people.
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Federal Judge Blocks FTC Probes Into Trans Medical Orgs: “Extensive Evidence of Animus”
Chief Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration showed “wafer-thin justifications” in targeting WPATH and the Endocrine Society.
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Trump Investigates Smith College for Admitting Transgender Women
The Education Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Smith College over its policy allowing transgender women to enroll. The post Trump Investigates Smith College for Admitting Transg...
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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has...
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Digitally altered political mailers spur lawsuit over Montana AI law
Two state lawmakers running in Republican primary elections have said that hundreds of mailers sent out depicting them waving a pride flag and wearing a button with pronouns on it violate a Montana la...
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Evers says state won’t repeal conversion therapy ban despite pressure from right-wing groups
Three weeks after two right-wing groups demanded the repeal of a professional licensing board’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ clients of social workers and other therapists, Gov. Tony Evers sen...
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Evers says state won’t repeal conversion therapy ban despite pressure from right-wing groups
Three weeks after two right-wing groups demanded the repeal of a professional licensing board’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ clients of social workers and other therapists, Gov. Tony Evers sen...
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Maren Morris to Headline Capital Pride Concert on June 21
Bisexual Grammy Award-winning musical artist and LGBTQ rights advocate to perform alongside Leikeli47, Lisa Lisa, Harrison, and Myki Meeks. The post Maren Morris to Headline Capital Pride Concert on J...
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Trans Youth Who Want Hormone Therapy But Can't Get It Face Twice Suicide Risk, Says National Survey
The Trevor Project survey revealed deep anxieties over losing healthcare access among trans youth.
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Family Mourns Killing of 29-Year-Old Florida Trans Person “Known by Many Names”
The victim’s body was found on a dirt road near railroad tracks in Marion County.
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HUD Proposes Rule Allowing Shelters to Bar Trans People
The proposed regulation would allow temporary housing providers to maintain sex-segregated shelters based on a person's sex assigned at birth. The post HUD Proposes Rule Allowing Shelters to Bar Trans...
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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has...
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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has...
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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with Down syndrome and has...
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DOJ Investigates 36 Illinois School Districts Over LGBTQ Lessons
The department is examining whether districts violated parents' rights through LGBTQ-related instruction and transgender student policies. The post DOJ Investigates 36 Illinois School Districts Over L...