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Tumblr is banning porn, and gay users are devastated.

Tumblr has announced that it will ban adult content, including porn videos and photos, starting on December 17. The policy, which will prohibit “photos, videos, or GIFs that show real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples,” is expected to deeply affect many…  

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ICE hides report on death of transgender asylum seeker.

The autopsy of transgender asylum seeker Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez revealed she had beaten before her death. Now, ICE is refusing to release a legally-required report on her death, reported INTO. The agency must publish a report within 30 days of an…  

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Acronym separates sexual preference and gender identity.

A council committee has decided to refer to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as LGB&T. The common acronym LGBT is usually taken to include sexual orientations, such as asexual, and gender identities, such as non-binary or genderqueer…  

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The dos and don’ts for straight people in gay bars.

Gay bars are less common and they’re now filled with straight people who want to have a good time. For that reason, we’ve put together some guidelines for heterosexuals to stick by. A moment of silence for gay bars everywhere…