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‘Jane Doe’ accuses Donald Trump of child rape in federal lawsuit
If true, the allegations would add a layer of hypocrisy to those Trump supporters who defend the necessity of “bathroom bills” to prevent rape and protect women and girls.
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Elle UK’s September issue features LGBTQ ‘rebels’ as cover models
The covers celebrate the “Rise of the Rebel” and feature out actress Kristen Stewart, bisexual and nonbinary actress Amandla Stenberg, and transgender actress and model Hari Nef.
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One Direction fans found queer community with ‘Rainbow Direction’
“That was when I woke up and thought: Something has to change about the way homophobia is entering this fandom.”
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Sports legend Michael Jordan joins North Carolina ‘bathroom bill’ talks
While some are calling for the league to boycott the state, others are concerned about the economic impact of North Carolina losing the game.
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Is Drew Barrymore considering hosting a talk show produced by Ellen DeGeneres?
A new talk show hosted by a bisexual actress and produced by a lesbian comedian? Sign us up.
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Transgender woman settles in court after profiling landed her in jail
She was on her way to a funeral, but hotel staff thought she was engaging in prostitution.
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A third of LGBTQ women don’t feel welcome at Pride
Fewer than half those surveyed planned to attend Pride this year.
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Two transgender candidates celebrate historic wins in Utah and Colorado
“A lot of people have told me whether I win or lose, I’m already making a difference just by running.”
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Pakistani Muslim clerics show support for transgender marriages
The fatwa also makes clear that acts intended to “humiliate, insult or tease” transgender people is “haraam,” or sinful.
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Gay Republicans plan ‘Shoot Back’ convention party for Trump
So far only three people are interested in attending. Go figure.
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China bans Lady Gaga for talking with the Dalai Lama
This is the second time the artist has been banned by the Chinese government. The first time was after she released “Born This Way.”
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Watch: Gay Cuban poet Richard Blanco pens moving tribute to Orlando
“Let’s place each memory like a star, the light of their past reaching us now, and always, reminding us to keep writing until we never need to write a poem like this again.”
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Hillary Clinton makes historic appearance at NYC Pride parade
Hillary Clinton is the first Presidential candidate from a major political party to march in a Pride parade.
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Ab Fab stars lead London Pride parade as Patsy and Eddy
“It’s completely normal that Patsy is transgender.”
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Meningitis outbreak among gay and bisexual men prompts vaccine advisory
The vaccine is widely available and very effective in preventing this disease from spreading.
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Transgender athlete Chris Mosier poses nude in ESPN Body Issue
“As a trans person, I was in a body that didn’t really fit me for 29 years—now I feel comfortable in my own skin.”
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Elderly Dallas man dies days before first wedding anniversary
The octogenarians would have celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday.
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Lesbians didn’t create the Lezbaru, Subaru marketers did
While there was clearly a natural affinity to exploit, Subaru’s decision to actively market to lesbians was ahead of its time.
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Landmark Oregon ruling recognizing nonbinary identity stalls at DMV
Experts and officials say the June 10 ruling appears to be the first legal recognition of non-binary gender identity in the United States.
