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WATCH: Lavender marriages appeal to new generation
ABC News, Abcnews.com
While lavender marriages were often a necessity for the LGBTQ community in the 1950s, some younger generations are curious about them and other modern takes on partnership.
Feb 18, 2026, 8:32 AM
Don't fall for fake image of man in MAGA hat blocking trans person from women's restroom
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com
An image posted online in mid-February 2026 authentically shows a man wearing a MAGA hat blocking a transgender person from entering the women's restroom.
Feb 16, 2026, 10:31 PM
Debunking chart that falsely suggests transgender people are more likely to commit mass shootings
Emery Winter, Snopes.com
The data repeatedly shows that transgender people aren't more likely to commit mass shootings than any other groups of people in the U.S.
Feb 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Paolo Armelli, Wired
Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.
Feb 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Misgendering Incident Involving A Trans Olympian Triggers Heated Debate After NBC Deletes Footage
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
NBC removed Winter Olympic footage after commentators misgendered trans skier Elis Lundholm, igniting heated debate over inclusion in sports.
Feb 12, 2026, 7:50 PM
NYC officials vow to fly Pride flag at Stonewall, after Trump admin takes it down
Catalina Gonella, Alec Hamilton, Verónica Del Valle, Gothamist
A pride flag outside Stonewall National Monument during the New York City Pride Parade in 2022 LGBTQ+ groups say it's the latest effort to "whitewash" the only national monument to queer history. [ more › ]
Feb 11, 2026, 11:47 PM
Imane Khelif Drops Bombshells As She Admits To Having Y Chromosome Gene After Years Of Controversy
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
Imane Khelif admitted to carrying the SRY gene while defending her natural right to compete at Olympics.
Feb 9, 2026, 3:57 PM
As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
Brian Mann, NPR
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Feb 9, 2026, 11:48 AM
Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
Feb 7, 2026, 4:35 PM
An Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill With a Cruel New Twist
Natasha Lennard, The Intercept
A new Kansas law lets those “aggrieved” by the presence of a trans person in a bathroom to file a civil suit for monetary damages. The post An Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill With a Cruel New Twist appeared first on The Intercept.
Feb 3, 2026, 1:59 PM
Trump Admin Expands the Already Draconian Global Gag Rule to Target Trans Rights, DEI
Danielle Han, Jezebel
One human rights expert told Jezebel that the expanded rule pushes Trump’s agenda “of conditioning previously apolitical funding to control people’s bodies and decimate human rights internationally.”
Jan 27, 2026, 2:22 PM
Actress Tiffany Pollard Says Nicki Minaj Has Let the LGBTQ+ Community Down
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Nicki Minaj's foray into politics has been a slap in the face to her gay fans ... reality star Tiffany Pollard tells TMZ. We caught up with the "Flavor of Love" star -- who recently came out as queer and non-binary -- in West Hollywood earlier this…
Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
Trump's EEOC strikes harassment guidance amid debate over transgender protections
Andrea Hsu, NPR
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 2-1 to roll back the agency's 2024 harassment guidance in its entirety. The document gave employers information on what makes up unlawful harassment.
Jan 22, 2026, 9:45 AM
US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold restrictions on transgender athletes
BBC News
Lawyers for trans athletes told the conservative-leaning court they were not asking for an “unfair biological advantage”.
Jan 14, 2026, 3:40 AM
Minnesota sues over Trump's ICE enforcement. And, SCOTUS hears trans athlete cases
Brittney Melton, NPR
Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration over unconstitutional ICE conduct. And, SCOTUS hears two cases on whether states can bar transgender athletes from women's sports.
Jan 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports
Nina Totenberg, NPR
The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.
Jan 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
THALIA BEATY, Yahoo Entertainment
The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the...
Jan 12, 2026, 4:01 PM
‘Coming out as a transgender scientist made me the best teacher I’ve ever been’
Adam Levy, Nature.com
Shannon Bros and Kihana Wilson outline how academia can better support LGBTQ+ researchers, launching a podcast series about workplace topics that are often off limits.
Jan 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare.
Jan 1, 2026, 9:32 PM
Trump Spent 2025 Making Trans Lives Unliveable. It's Time for Democrats to Defend Them.
Natasha Lennard, The Intercept
Elected Democrats haven't done nearly enough to oppose attacks on gender-affirming care. They risk being on the wrong side of history. The post Trump Spent 2025 Making Trans Lives Unliveable. It’s Time for Democrats to Defend Them. appeared first on The Inter…
Dec 31, 2025, 11:00 AM
Texas Is Refusing to Explain Why It's Compiling a List of Trans Residents
Danielle Han, Jezebel
AG Paxton and Gov. Abbott haven’t explained why the state would be collecting the names and details of trans people, but I’m not too optimistic anything they say will provide much reassurance.
Dec 18, 2025, 12:51 PM
US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
By Brad Brooks, Yahoo Entertainment
By Brad Brooks Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.
Dec 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
Joe Biden slams Republicans for turning transgender rights into ‘political football’
Adam Gabbatt, Yahoo Entertainment
The former president gave a speech expressing support for LGBTQ+ rights at an LGBTQ+ leaders conference on Friday
Dec 6, 2025, 3:23 PM
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
Dec 4, 2025, 7:44 PM