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Ohio governor signs controversial anti-LGBT bill into law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation allowing parents to opt their children out of certain lessons and limits — or even outright bans…
Year: 2025
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More states pass laws offering rewards to report targeted groups
State and city legislators across the U.S. are passing laws that offer private citizens the option to sue for cash if they catch a trans person using a bathroom…
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When ‘The Golden Girls’ taught America a life-saving lesson on AIDS
We typically go deep into milestones of queer cinema in this column, but film is just one of the many forms of media that make up the canon of LGBTQ+ entertainment and…
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Oregon’s first LGBT treasurer sworn in by first lesbian governor
Democrat Dr. Elizabeth Steiner officially became Oregon’s first woman and first LGBTQ+ treasurer when she was sworn in on January 6. She is also…
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Do gay athletes tarnish sports? David Kopay debated Anita Bryant.
Anita Bryant has passed away, leaving most prominently a legacy of anti-gay rhetoric that would make Jerry Falwell blush…
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Felon president dodges jail times in porn star payoff scandal
Donald Trump’s criminal case ended with a sputter on Friday morning as a New York City judge sentenced him to no jail time and discharged his case…
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11 companies that cut DEI programs under far-right pressure
Companies scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have started a trend. Right-wingers have been railing…