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Bob Mackie reflects on a lifetime of styling gay icons
Bob Mackie is having a moment. Make that 60 years of moments. The winner of nine primetime Emmy Awards is back in the spotlight, the subject of a new documentary…
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New executive order restricts rights of trans students and teachers
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday, banning schools that receive federal funding from allowing students to identify…
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UK sees dramatic increase in LGBT young adults over 10 years
One in ten 16-24-year-olds in the UK now identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) according to newly released figures…
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Trump ends federal support for trans healthcare for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for transgender minors and some adults…
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Michigan expands hate crime law to protect LGBT people
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed a bill adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s hate crime law, along with…
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Lady Gaga’s new album reflects her strong views on Trump
Lady Gaga has always been an outspoken advocate for marginalized folks everywhere, including the LGBTQ+ community. (Who could forget her iconic refusal to deny rumors that…
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Minnesota Pride group raises $50,000 after cutting ties with Target
Twin Cities Pride, the non-profit that organizes an annual Pride festival in Minneapolis, Minnesota, announced that it had raised…