Libs of TikTok, other right-wingers lose it after X reinstates bans on misgendering, deadnaming trans people (www.advocate.com)
Drag Queen Alaska doesn't want to vote for Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the 2024 election (www.advocate.com)
As an outspoken drag performer and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Alaska is not afraid to show her distaste for the two leading candidates....
After Nex Benedict's death, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs urge Oklahoma superintendent's removal (www.advocate.com)
Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.
Florida man convicted of antigay death threats to George Santos (www.advocate.com)
A gay man in Florida who said he was only exercising his right to free speech was convicted by a federal jury on Thursday of threatening to kill former U.S. Rep. George Santos and his husband last year in a voicemail laced with profanity and antigay slurs....
Tennessee GOP quietly overturns marriage equality by giving officials the right to refuse (www.advocate.com)
Public officials in Tennessee can now refuse to grant a marriage license to anyone at their own discretion, for any reason....
Elon Musk demands users stop ‘deadnaming’ Twitter after Stephen King trolls the billionaire (www.advocate.com)
Reporter asks Ron DeSantis why he can affirm his height with lifts, but stands against gender-affirming care (www.advocate.com)
Far-right extremists manipulated and deceived queer folks to create anti-transgender film: report (www.advocate.com)
Fox News and GOP politicians falsely claim Lakewood Church shooter was transgender (www.advocate.com)
Libs of TikTok creator accuses NBC News of stochastic terrorism after bomb threat investigation (www.advocate.com)
Chaya Raichik accused an NBC journalist of silencing tactics and claims victimhood in the face of scrutiny over her incendiary online behavior....
Outrage in Seattle after ‘raids’ of several gay bars citing ‘lewd conduct’ laws (www.advocate.com)
Outrage in Seattle after ‘raids’ of several gay bars citing ‘lewd conduct’ laws (www.advocate.com)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis files for moral bankruptcy (www.advocate.com)
Two major national transgender rights organizations announce merger (www.advocate.com)
The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund will merge as Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
Flying the Pride flag is a gateway to ISIS, a Connecticut official claims as town passes ban (www.advocate.com)
A Connecticut town council voted to ban the LGBTQ+ pride flag in government buildings almost immediately after coming under Republican control....
San Jose council member granted restraining order against transphobic Instagramer (www.advocate.com)
An elected official in California has been temporarily shielded from attacks by a right-wing extremist. San Jose City Councilmember Peter Ortiz recently obtained a restraining order against Robert Saenz, the owner of a popular Instagram page called “ESSJ Times.”...
Virginia college students are running a thrift store for transgender and nonbinary people (www.advocate.com)
Transgender people looking to change up their wardrobes are often met with financial barriers. At a private college in Virginia, LGBTQ+ students are working to break down those walls with a no cost food and clothing pantry....
Meet the Queer Puerto Ricans Healing Through Voguing (www.advocate.com)
“That’s what ballroom is about, being yourself, even if it’s just for a few hours,” one participant said.
Florida GOP Lawmaker Proposes ‘Don’t Display Gay’ Bill to Ban Pride Flag From Government Properties (www.advocate.com)
Teenagers Found Guilty in Brutal Murder of Transgender Girl Brianna Ghey (www.advocate.com)
The teen girl was stabbed 28 times in a meticulously planned daytime attack.
Donald Trump Calls Republican Antigay Bigot Mark Robinson 'Better' Than MLK (www.advocate.com)
Discord Now Explicitly Bans Misgendering and Deadnaming Transgender People on the Platform (www.advocate.com)
Discord has expanded its Hateful Conduct Policy to explicitly include prohibitions against misgendering and deadnaming in a policy update. Accompanying this policy update, Discord has also implemented a comprehensive warning system to enforce these guidelines effectively.
Why Montana’s Two-Spirit People Are Challenging A State Law Defining Sex as Binary (www.advocate.com)
(CNN) — As they fight to reclaim their history, some in Montana’s Two-Spirit community are challenging a state law that defines sex as binary because it “infringes” on their spiritual and cultural beliefs....
Republicans Advocate Transphobic, Authoritarian ‘Project 2025’’ Even After Election Failures (www.advocate.com)
As the country looks ahead to the 2024 presidential election, a conservative initiative known as Project 2025, which includes transphobic policies, is facing controversy over its overtly anti-LGBTQ+ aspects....
Nonbinary Teacher in Florida Fired for Using Mx. Title (www.advocate.com)
The virtual school says its hands are tied due to Florida’s “don’t say gay” law. However, the teacher has lodged a complaint against it.
