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Pride celebrations struggle as corporate sponsorships dry up
Hannah Frances Johansson, NPR
Public support for the LGBTQ+ community by corporations has become politically risky, public relations expert says.
May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
‘State Of Firsts’ Trailer: Sarah McBride Becomes First Openly Trans Person Elected To U.S. Congress, Faces Immediate GOP Backlash
Matthew Carey, Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: After Sarah McBride won election in 2024 to represent Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives, she became the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. How did some members of the Republican majority greet her? By deliberately mis…
May 28, 2026, 3:00 PM
Russell T. Davies Reveals Dream Lead For An American Version Of His Upcoming Queer Drama ‘Tip Toe’
Max Goldbart, Deadline
Russell T. Davies’ “angriest and darkest series yet” launches on Sunday but the Doctor Who showrunner is already thinking about the shape of an American version, and he has talent in mind. Davies’ new show Tip Toe is about a gay bar owner in Manchester and hi…
May 26, 2026, 8:00 AM
The GOP’s Obsession With Erasing Trans People—and Bowing to Trump—Just Sunk a Landmark Women’s History Museum
Danielle Han, Jezebel
“A museum about women, fought for and supported by women, should not be controlled by one man,” a group of Reps. said in response to the changes to H.R. 1329.
May 22, 2026, 2:38 PM
887: Two Is One, One Is None!
This American Life, Thisamericanlife.org
One family faces the Trump administration’s ban on trans people serving in the military, and responds with a surprising secret weapon. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.<ul><li>Prologue: Geirid and Chrissy are ex…
May 17, 2026, 10:00 PM
Barney Frank’s Second Coming Out
James Kirchick, The Atlantic
In his final act, the liberal stalwart wants to save his party from ideologues.
May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
We Need To Detransition America
Americanthinker.com
Photo Credit: California National GuardIt’s profoundly wrong that we have government policies that support so-called “transing” children, and that needs to stop now.
May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM
Can the NFL's Rooney Rule survive the DEI backlash?
Andrea Hsu, NPR
Florida's attorney general says the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs, is discriminatory. Trump's EEOC has challenged such policies elsewhere.
May 15, 2026, 3:08 PM
Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids
KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Yahoo Entertainment
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's sweeping demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island's largest hospital...
May 14, 2026, 2:38 PM
‘Christian’ Wireless Provider Promises To Censor All LGBTQ Content
Karl Bode, Techdirt
A new “Christian” mobile phone provider named Radiant Mobile is promising to offer a wireless service that censors all LGBTQ+ content. The MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), which runs on the T-Mobile network, says it’s keen to deliver “faith-focused mob…
May 14, 2026, 12:24 PM
Canadian doctors won't treat American trans patients — and here's why
Séamus Bellamy, Boing Boing
It looks like the Trump administration's anti-trans bullshit has drifted north. According to the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, the student health clinic at McGill University has refused Hormone Replacement Therapy to American students studying in Canada, ci…
May 13, 2026, 5:19 PM
Margaret Cho Turned Down a Role in Heated Rivalry out of Fear of ICE Detainment
Claire Guinan, Jezebel
Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.
May 13, 2026, 3:14 PM
‘Mighty Real’ Is The Definitive History Of Pop Music From An LGBTQ Perspective
David Chiu, Contributor, David Chiu, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/, Forbes
A new book by veteran journalist Barry Walters covers LGBTQ and LGBTQ-adjacent musicians spanning the decades.
May 10, 2026, 1:45 PM
Rejecting church and state separation on wish list for president's religious liberty commission...
Peter Smith, Associated Press
President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is preparing to make recommendations after more than a year of hearings. Commissioners have spoken about their wish lists for what they want to see in the report. They reflect the perspectives of the commi…
May 10, 2026, 10:40 AM
Trans athlete dominates California girls’ track meet as protesters demand: ‘Keep men out of women’s sports’
Daniel Farr, New York Post
AB Hernandez swept the field in multiple events at a California girls’ track meet while protesters demanded biological males be barred from competing against girls.
May 10, 2026, 3:13 AM
Being “Pro-Transgender” Now Makes You a Terrorist, According to Trump Administration
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
The admin's plan says it will "neutralize" and "cripple" what it calls "radically pro-transgender" groups. Congrats, you're a terrorist.
May 8, 2026, 3:28 PM
Brendan Carr’s war on wokeness targets inclusive children’s television
Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge
Under the guidance of consummate bully / chairman Brendan Carr, the FCC is taking steps towards cracking down on children's entertainment that in any way explores the complexities of gender identity. On Wednesday, the FCC's Media Bureau announced that it is s…
Apr 23, 2026, 9:36 PM
Did Trump cancel Pride Month? Here's the truth
Joey Esposito, Snopes.com
A video shows U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that Pride Month is canceled and will be replaced with "Confidence Month."
Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
FAFO: Caitlyn Jenner Angry That Her Passport Lists Her As 'Male'
Red Painter, Crooksandliars.com
Trump supporter and proud trans woman, Caitlyn Jenner, is personally feeling the effects of the horrifically nasty policies her political party supports - and the internet is loving the schadenfreude of it all. Jenner, who supports Donald Trump and his hatef…
Apr 18, 2026, 5:16 PM
Trump admin agrees to fly pride flag at Stonewall National Monument
Deena Zaru, Abcnews.com
The Trump administration agreed to fly the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as part a resolution to a lawsuit challenging NPS's removal of the flag.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:39 PM
Running from trans rights could cost Democrats
Tatyana Tandanpolie, Salon
Critics say Democrats like Gavin Newsom aren't moving the party forward on trans rights
Apr 5, 2026, 10:30 AM
Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids’ Existence Gets No Protection At All
Natasha Lennard, The Intercept
The Supreme Court ruling has far-reaching, terrifying potential consequences — and not just for trans youth. The post Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids’ Existence Gets No Protection At All appeared first on The Intercept.
Apr 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Olympic gender test ‘a disrespect for women’, South Africa’s Semenya says
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Olympic gold medallist lashes out at IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, for asking women to prove themselves.
Mar 29, 2026, 10:33 AM
France calls IOC sex testing a ‘step backwards’ while Trump praises move
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Transgender women athletes now excluded from female events at the Olympics after IOC agrees new eligibility policy.
Mar 27, 2026, 12:10 PM