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New owners of LGBT magazines donated to anti-LGBT politicians.

New owners of Out magazine and the Advocate found to have donated to anti-LGBTQ politicians, reported WWD. Founders and operators of Oreva Capital, stepbrothers Adam Levin and Maxx Abramowitz, acquired the two LGBTQ publications under the umbrella of PRIDE media last September.      

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Anti-LGBT lawyer to head the DOJ civil rights division.

An anti-gay lawyer was confirmed to lead the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate confirmed Donald Trump’s nominee, Eric Dreiband. He will now head up the Department of Justice’s efforts to fight racism…      

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Adult ‘Super Drags’ animated series heading to Netflix.

Netflix has released the first full trailer for its new original animated series “Super Drags.” The Brazilian series features the familiar voices of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumni Trixie Mattel, Shangela, Willam and Ginger Minj. “Three queens serve fierce looks and…        

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Self-lubricating condom set to change sex forever.

A self-lubricating condom may be about to revolutionise the world of sex. The contraception, which researchers at Boston University created off the back of a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, could reduce the spread of sexually transmitted…      

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7 questions about the anti-transgender referendum in Mass.

Ballot Question 3 is the country’s first statewide referendum on transgender rights. In November, Massachusetts voters will decide whether to keep a 2016 law that protects transgender people from discrimination in places open to the public, including hospitals, restaurants, and hotels.