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A powerful message about hope and diversity in sports.

A new split-screen ad from Nike tells us that sport won’t end due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that all athletes, regardless of sport, are seeking the same things. The overt message of the ad is simple: The tenacity of…

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Almost half of gay Black men suffered police discrimination.

Queer Black American men suffer disproportionate levels of police discrimination, which in turn may contribute to increased risks of HIV, depression and anxiety, a study has found. Research by Rutgers University, published in Social Science & Medicine, asked over 1,100 queer Black…

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Trump’s most anti-LGBT advisor pushes Christian nationalism.

Trump campaign advisor Jenna Ellis, an anti-LGBTQ extremist with ties to a hate group, came out swinging on behalf of Christian nationalism during a campaign event hosted by Asian Pacific Americans for Trump. Ellis, who has previously told supporters that…

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Infighting over the rumored ‘gay lobby’ inside the Vatican.

Pope Francis has been a completely different leader than his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. While Benedict was a far-right hardliner, Francis has cultivated a more gentle profile, particularly when it comes to LGBTQ people. While the Pope has wavered between…