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Is monkeypox the new epidemic facing gay and bi men?

Health officials in the U.K. have identified an additional four cases of the Monkeypox virus, bringing to seven the total number of patients infected with the dangerous virus. According to a report in the Independent, the most recent cases of…

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Anti-LGBT Madison Cawthorn loses while lesbian advances

State Sen. Chuck Edwards (R) beat U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) in the Republican primary yesterday, while out candidate Jasmine Beach-Ferrara handily won the Democratic primary. The AP called the race last night as Edwards had over 33% of the vote…

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Federal judge strikes down Tenn’s trans bathroom sign law

A federal judge struck down a Tennessee law Tuesday that would have required businesses in the state to post warning notices on their public restrooms if they have policies allowing transgender patrons to use the facilities that match their gender…

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New rainbow coin honors 50 years of Pride in UK

A new 50p coin featuring the colours of the Progress Pride LGBTQ+ flag has been unveiled. The Royal Mint is celebrating 50 years of Pride in the UK with the coin, announced on Wednesday (18 May). It is the first time Britain’s LGBTQ+ community…

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Gay student leader banned from running for class president

Jack Petocz, a Flagler Palm Coast High School junior, organized a state-wide student protest against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill this past March, and at his school, annoyed administrators suspended him. On Tuesday, Petocz said that the school’s disciplinary action…

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Tom Daley is just now realizing he’s a twunk

Grass is green. The sky is blue. And Tom Daley is a twunk…though he’s only just now realizing it. In case you missed it, the Olympic gold medalist, competitive diver, father, activist, and absolute heartthrob is gracing the cover of…