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Federal Court upholds Washington state ban on conversion therapy

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Monday rejected a therapist’s request for the court to reconsider its previous decision upholding the State of Washington’s law protecting minors from conversion therapy by licensed health professionals…

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How Jinkx Monsoon went from Drag Race to Broadway

Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, actor, singer, comedian, and Out100 honoree Jinkx Monsoon is the definition of “booked and busy.” Between conquering season 7 of All Stars, traveling the world with her holiday tour alongside BenDeLaCreme…

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Who survived the pandemic better, the straights or the gays?

A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA finds older LGBTQ+ Americans were affected more negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic than their straight peers. Using data from the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey, the report examined the demographics, health…