Filling the shoes of the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is no easy task. Feinstein repeatedly made history and broke ground as a woman lawmaker. If there ever was a glass-ceiling breaker, it was Feinstein. It makes sense that another history-making woman should fill her seat after she died last month at the age of 90. And that's what California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to do when he tapped Democratic strategist and EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler as the state's next U.S. senator, finishing Feinstein's term. Read on »
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The couple behind the photography book Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love offered a glimpse into the project that's uncovered queer romances on National Coming Out Day on Wednesday. Authored and put together by Neal Treadwell and Hugh Nini, each photograph narrates a unique tale of love, secrecy, and survival across eras. Read on »
Twenty-five years ago this week, Americans — and possibly much of the world — began thinking about anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes to an extent they hadn’t before. Read on »
The governing body for school sports in Alaska has barred transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports. Read on »
This year’s NewFest, New York’s largest LGBTQ+ film festival, celebrates cinema on a local and global scale. Running from October 12th to 22nd in-person, and virtually through October 24th, NewFest continues to amplify the diverse stories of the LGBTQ+ community. From 26 different countries, NewFest will premiere over 130 films, offering audiences an electric experience that proves queer stories aren’t going away anytime soon. Check out the must-see films of NewFest this year and view the full lineup below. Read on »
The Virginia Beach School Board has revised its transgender model policies to align with the guidelines advocated by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. This decision comes as Virginia school districts grapple with policies surrounding transgender students’ rights and the Republican administration’s attack on them.
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A burgeoning Christian nationalist movement is looking to reintegrate religious traditions in schools, particularly in Texas, bringing a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ policies with it. Read on »
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