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07/22/2024

A new sport is set to hit the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

06/12/2024

Uh, yeah they did and many states have followed.

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BREAKING: A federal court claps back against the State of Florida, permanently blocking the first state law in the country restricting access to healthcare for transgender adults

This is a FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND victory — and a powerful reminder that the tide is turning on anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.

Our HRC legal team worked with our incredible coalition partners GLAD, NCLR, and Southern Legal Counsel to fight back and bring this case to ensure trans adolescents and adults can access the care they need. https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/federal-court-blocks-first-state-law-restricting-health-care-for-transgender-adults-state-of-florida-loses-federal-challenge-as-court-blocks-law-targeting-adults-and-adolescents

06/12/2024

As we reflect on 8 years since the Pulse Nightclub Massacre in Orlando, Florida, we remember the 49 who lost their lives.

Reflect on these names, lives, faces, and stories as we say their names.

1. Stanley Almodovar III, 23
2. Amanda Alvear, 25
3. Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26
4. Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33
5. Antonio D. Brown, 29
6. Darryl R. Burt II, 29
7. Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28
8. Juan Chavez-Martinez, 25
9. Luis D Conde, 39
10. Cory J Connell, 21
11. Tevin E. Crosby, 25
12. Deonka D. Drayton, 32
13. Simon A. Carrillo Fernandez, 31
14. Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25
15. Mercedez M. Flores, 26
16. Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22
17. Juan R. Guerrero, 22
18. Paul T. Henry, 41
19. Frank Hernandez, 27
20. Miguel A. Honorato, 30
21. Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40
22. Jason B. Josaphat, 19
23. Eddie J. Justice, 30
24. Anthony L. Laureanodisla, 25
25. Christopher A. Leinonen, 32
26. Alejandro B. Martinez, 21
27. Brenda L. Marquez McCool, 49
28. Gilberto R. Silva Menendez, 25
29. Kimberly M. Morris, 37
30. Akyra Monet Murray, 18
31. Luis O. Ocasio-Capo, 20
32. Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25
33. Eric I. Rivera, 36
34. Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32
35. Jean C. Mendez Perez, 35
36. Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25
37. Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27
38. Xavier E. Serrano Rosado, 35
39. Christopher J. Sanfeliz, 24
40. Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24
41. Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34
42. Shane E. Tomlinson, 33
43. Martin B. Torres, 33
44. Jonathan A. Camuy Vega, 24
45. Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37
46. Luis S. Vielma, 22
47. Franky J. Velazquez, 50
48. Luis D. Wilson-Leon, 37
49. Jerald A. Wright, 31

“Your hearts beat on in all of us, each and every day.” ❤️‍🩹🏳️‍🌈

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03/09/2024

Empowering Diversity & Sparking Controversy: RuPaul Launches Allstora​ Bookstore to Combat Nationwide Book Bans

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Los Angeles, Calif. — In recent years, there has been a disturbing surge in efforts to limit access to books in the United States, particularly those authored by or centering around LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color. Libraries nationwide have faced threats and closures due to these restrictiv...

03/09/2024

Gay Airline Employee ‘Denied HIV Medication’ & ‘Subject to Torture’ in Qatari Jail Says Family

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DOHA, QATAR — Manuel Guerrero Aviña, a dual British-Mexican citizen, finds himself in a dire situation after being ensnared in a police-led Grindr sting operation in Qatar. The former British Airways manager was apprehended on February 4, 2024, after unknowingly engaging with a fake profile on th...

03/08/2024

Alabama Lawmakers Seek to Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law to All Grades
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Montgomery, Ala. — Lawmakers in Alabama are considering an expansion of the state’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, sparking heated debate in the capital city of Montgomery on Wednesday. The proposed legislation, known as HB130, aims to broaden restrictions on discussing sexual orientat...

03/08/2024

An UPDATE to our previous story:

- A judge has issued a temporary block on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for information regarding PFLAG National’s advocacy work on behalf of Texas families with transgender children seeking gender-affirming medical care. In response to Paxton’s latest demand, PFLAG National filed a new lawsuit against his office and sought a temporary restraining order to prevent him from accessing the information. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel granted the order on Friday.

“It clearly appears to the Court that unless the Defendants are immediately restrained from abusing the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by enforcing or otherwise requiring PFLAG to respond to the Civil Investigative Demand and Notice of Demand for Sworn Written Statement, immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result to PFLAG and its members from the Defendants’ wrongful actions,” she wrote. “Such injury includes, but is not limited to: harm to the ability of PFLAG and its members to exercise their rights of free speech and association under the First Amendment; harm to the ability of PFLAG and its members to be secure against unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment; harm to the ability of PFLAG and its members to avail themselves of the courts when their constitutional rights are threatened; and gross invasions of both PFLAG’s and its members’ privacy in an attempt to bypass discovery stays entered in both Loe v. Texas and PFLAG v. Abbott.”

Legal representatives for PFLAG issued a statement expressing gratitude for the court’s decision. “We’re grateful that the Court saw the harm the Attorney General’s Office’s intrusive demands posed for PFLAG National and its Texas members — and is protecting them from having to respond while we continue to litigate the legality of the Office’s requests. We now will return to court to seek an extended and ultimately permanent block so that PFLAG can continue supporting its Texas members with transgender youth in doing what all loving parents do: supporting and caring for their children.” -

Houston, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent demand for PFLAG National to disclose the identities of its transgender members has sparked controversy and legal action. In a legal filing on Thursday, PFLAG National moved to block Paxton’s demand, arguing that it constitutes retali...

03/04/2024

Exploring LGBTQIA+ Asheville: A Vibrant Guide to the Best Activities

Asheville, N.C. – Nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has long been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. From historic landmarks to lively events, Asheville offers a lush, welcoming, and inclusive experience for LGBTQIA+ travelers. Here’s a short-list of the best activities that sho...

03/03/2024

Born This Way Foundation Teams Up with ‘My Son’s a Q***r’ Broadway Show for Community Mental Health Support
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New York City, N.Y. – In an exciting collaboration that transcends entertainment and advocacy, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation has partnered with the upcoming Broadway sensation, ‘My Son’s a Q***r (But What Can You Do?)’, set to hit the Great White Way with West End sensation Rob Madg...

03/03/2024

Biden Administration Allocates $700k Grant for Inclusive S*x Ed for Trans Male Teens
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Washington, D.C. — In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration has granted $698,736.00 to the Center for Innovative Public Health Research, based in San Clemente, Calif., to develop an inclusive sexual health program for transgender teen boys and nonbinary youth assigned female at birth. Th...

03/02/2024

Texas AG Faces Backlash for Demanding Transgender Identifying Information from PFLAG National ***rPress

Houston, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent demand for PFLAG National to disclose the identities of its transgender members has sparked controversy and legal action. In a legal filing on Thursday, PFLAG National moved to block Paxton’s demand, arguing that it constitutes retali...

03/02/2024

Proposed ‘Georgia Women’s Bill of Rights’ Sparks Controversy Over Transgender Protections
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Atlanta, Ga. — A proposed bill in the Georgia legislature has ignited controversy by aiming to strip protections based on sexual and gender identity, effectively erasing gender identity from legal considerations. The bill, titled H.B. 1128, under the guise of the “Georgia Women’s Bill of Right...

03/02/2024

Breaking Barriers: LGBTQIA+ Adoption Faces Discrimination Hurdles in the US
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Washington, D.C. — A recent study commissioned by Gallup and Kidsave sheds light on a concerning reality for potential LGBTQ+ families in the United States. While LGBTQ+ couples are notably more inclined to foster or adopt compared to their straight counterparts, the study reveals that adoption di...