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Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming care ban
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a decision that could spark a legislative battle as the…
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Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ took 6 years to find success
“Pink Pony Club,” Chappell Roan’s anthemic ode to queer nightclubs, has lived a thousand lives. Before it was included on her 2023 debut album The Rise and Fall…
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Historical marker in Paris commemorates tragic gay incident
As a centuries-old twist of fate, a newly installed memorial plaque has travelers bending over to glimpse the site of history’s most famous Parisian flip-f*ck…
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Sylvester: The queen of disco who brought black queer joy
ew artists have embodied the spirit of liberation quite like Sylvester. As a trailblazing Black, openly gay singer during the 1970s and 1980s, he…
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Out gay and lesbian politicians lead in early Senate poll
Out gay former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and out lesbian Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are the leading candidates in an early…
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Lady Gaga honors resilience in Super Bowl LIX pregame
Lady Gaga opened the 2025 Super Bowl LIX pregame with a poignant tribute to resilience and unity, delivering a heartfelt performance of her 2022 song…
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Three gay NFL players who paved the way for Carl Nassib
Former Las Vegas Raiders star Carl Nassib made history during Pride month in 2021 when he came out as gay…