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Florida might finally ban ‘Gay/Trans panic defense’

Florida Democratic lawmakers Tuesday introduced a set of companion bills that would ban use of a legal defense strategy colloquially referred to as the “gay/trans panic defense” in criminal cases. Introduced into the House by Out State Rep…

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Univ. of Michigan band blares LGBT support in halftime show

The University of Michigan marching band celebrated the school’s LGBTQ+ students, staff, and supporters on Saturday with a homecoming halftime show dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the university’s Spectrum Center — a space at the school that supports, advocates, and…

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‘The Joy of Gay Sex’ author goes deep 40 years later

Since 1977, The Joy of Gay Sex has educated generations of gay men on blow jobs, cruising, fisting, and gonorrhea — and perhaps just as subversive, it also includes an equal number of passages of a nonsexual nature. Co-writers Dr. Charles Silverstein…

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It looks like the Texas GOP has the votes to ban trans athletes

After failing three times earlier this year, Texas lawmakers are finally poised to pass legislation that would bar transgender students from participating on sports teams that match their gender identity. Last Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed SB 3, marking the fourth…