More than 10,000 New York Times readers have signed on to the GLAAD-led letter calling for the paper to improve its coverage of transgender issues. Read on » In Oklahoma, elected officials had the opportunity to declare publicly that their town is welcoming to all; however, because the proposed language is affirming to all people who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, the matter remains undecided. Read on » Law enforcement officials across the United States are warning Jewish communities to be vigilant this weekend as police forces increase their patrols of Jewish spaces ahead of a planned Day of Hate scheduled for Saturday, targeting those communities. Read on » Music icon Shania Twain loves the LGBTQ+ community — and takes inspiration from drag queens. Read on » Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency has signed Los Angeles–based media publisher equalpride — owner of The Advocate — and its family of brands, which serve LGBTQ+ audiences and, increasingly, women and people of color. Read on » By George Ramsay Read on » Representation of Black LGBTQ+ people in elected positions has increased significantly over the last five years, being elected in record numbers, a newly published report found. Read on » Donald Trump, Jr. went on the far-right Newsmax network on Wednesday and trafficked in blatant homophobia when he referred to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as "that gay guy" and claimed that he was in his position merely because of his sexual orientation. Read on » U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is known as a big spender on security for her campaigns — and it turns out the provider of security is the sister of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Read on » Former Indianapolis Colts player Joe Staysniak has been arrested after being accused of assaulting his son and the son’s boyfriend. Read on »
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