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Antigay Christian wedding photographer loses case

A federal court in New York dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Christian wedding photographer who refused to photograph same-sex weddings. The woman, Emilee Carpenter, filed the federal lawsuit in April, arguing that New York’s nondiscrimination laws forced her to…

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LGBT Kentucky group raises money for LGBT tornado victims

Queer Kentucky – an LGBTQ+ nonprofit located in Louisville, Kentucky – has extended a helping hand to LGBTQ+ Kentuckians affected by the recent tornadoes that ravaged parts of the state by giving out approximately $7,000 in aid, according to Spencer Jenkins, the groups…

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Grandmother from hell terrorized gay neighbors for months

A 64-year-old grandmother has been found guilty of harassment after spending several months terrorizing a gay couple who lived next door. On Wednesday, the Bristol Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom sentenced Elvira Baptiste – a mother of 10 and a grandmother to…

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Hormone therapy reduces suicide risk for trans youth

A new study from the Trevor Project has found that gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is significantly linked to lower rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth. The research, published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed…