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Gender-affirming care for trans youth is now a felony in Alabama

Alabama is now the only state in the country in which physicians can be charged with a felony for prescribing or administering puberty-blocking medication or hormone treatment for transgender youth under 19 after a new law took effect this weekend…

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National Guard gives the boot to HIV-positive military cadet

Even though his viral load is undetectable because of treatment, a military cadet in Vermont has lost his scholarships and been cut from the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and the Vermont Army National Guard after testing positive for HIV…

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5 of the most iconic Pride moments from Eurovision history

The Eurovision Song Contest has quickly become a TV staple and for good reason. The beloved camp competition has amassed a passionate audience ready to tune in and cheer for their favourite countries, performers, and a fun bit of rivalry…

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New York Times finally admits former mayor Ed Koch was gay

Nine years after his death, The New York Times has finally gotten around to admitting that former New York City Mayor Ed Koch was gay.  The story, replete with interviews from long-time staffers and friends “now in the twilight of…

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Dodgers and Giants will BOTH wear Pride caps in an MLB first

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants will both don rainbow-colored, pride-inspired caps when the rivals meet at Oracle Park in San Francisco on June 11. For the first time, both teams in a Major League Baseball game will honor…

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Tennessee bans trans athletes from women’s college sports

Tennessee governor Bill Lee has signed off on legislation banning trans athletes from competing on college sports teams aligning with their gender identity.  The Republican lawmaker signed Senate Bill 2153 (SB 2153) on Friday (6 May) prohibiting trans women from participating in…