News

Turkey's Erdogan Launches 'Year of the Family' with an Attack on the LGBTQ+ Community

International

Polish Ski Jumper Andrzej Stekala Says he is Gay and Mourns Loss of Partner

Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public coming out and a message mourning his partner whom he lost in November.

Jan 11

2024 Rewind: Iceland's Hot Gay Paralympics Swimmer Makes Waves, and Music Too

Out Icelandic swimmer Már Gunnarsson isn't just representing at this year's Paralympics in Paris; he's also a talented musician and songwriter who ranked high...

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 3

National

Bluesky Finds With Growth Comes Growing Pains – And Bots

Bluesky Has Seen Its User Base Soar Since The U.S. Presidential Election, Boosted By People Seeking Refuge From Elon Musk's X, Which They View As Increasingly...

by Ali Swenson and Barara Ortutay | Jan 11

Former PA State Rep Brian Sims, Alex Drakos Marry Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

Out former PA State Rep. Brian Sims and his partner, Alex Drakos, had plans to marry in September of this year. Then Donald Trump was elected, Project 2025...

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 11

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Politics

Ohio Gov Signs Bill Requiring Schools to Tell Parents about 'Sexuality Content'

Under the new law, parents will be able to opt out of schools' suggested health care changes or the lessons identified in the bill that contain discussion of...

by Julie Carr Smyth | Jan 11

Judge Scraps Biden's Title IX Rules, Reversing Expansion of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students

The Biden administration's Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found...

by Collin Binkley | Jan 9

Business

Meta Nixes Diversity and Inclusion Program as It Prepares for Second Trump Administration

Joining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and...

by Maria Sherman | Jan 11

LGBTQ+ Rights Group Reports Progress at US Companies Despite Conservative Backlash

The HRC said more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite an ongoing effort by conservative activists to get...

by Cathy Bussewitz | Jan 7

Health

Maintaining Good Balance is Crucial as You Age. Asking These Questions Can Help

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance.

by Albert Stumm | Jan 12

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US Adolescents Receive Gender-Affirming Medications, Researchers Find

As U.S. lawmakers debate issues around health care for transgender youth, it's been difficult to determine the number of young people receiving gender-affirming...

by Carla K. Johnson | Jan 11