5 THINGS TO KNOW
Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans sports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it’s “deeply unfair” for transgender girls and women to compete in female sports, breaking with fellow Democrats…
SPORTS
5 THINGS TO KNOW
Gaelic footballer shares empowering coming-out journey
Kevin Penrose, a player in Ireland’s Gaelic GAA senior football league, has detailed his journey as a gay athlete, his struggles with his orientation and his rebirth as…
5 THINGS TO KNOW
No shame in this gay Olympic gold medalist’s OnlyFans
Matthew Mitcham, Olympic gold medalist and the first openly gay man to take home gold, is back in the spotlight, but this time, it’s not just about diving into the…
5 THINGS TO KNOW
Tennis pro João Lucas Reis da Silva talks life after coming out
João Lucas Reis da Silva wished his boyfriend “happy birthday” on Instagram. And in turn, the tennis pro became an inspiration…
5 THINGS TO KNOW
Democrats defeat Senate Republican’s trans sports ban bill
Senate Democrats voted unanimously to block a Republican-led bill Monday evening that would prohibit federally funded schools from allowing…
5 THINGS TO KNOW
Philadelphia schools reject Trump’s trans athlete ban
The School District of Philadelphia announced it will defy President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in…
5 THINGS TO KNOW
Former NFL star and LGBT ally loses job for standing up to MAGA
After former Minnesota Vikings punter, and current Huntington Beach, Calif., resident Chris Kluwe went viral for his act of civil disobedience at a city council meeting where a…