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Hate killer convicted, Nancy Mace loses everything & trans designer makes history
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (996+ words) What he was convicted of: Dmitriy Popov, who stabbed gay dancer O'Shae Sibley to death in 2023, was found guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter as a hate crime, and aggravated harassment because of race or religion. Why it matters: Sibley's…...
Nancy Pelosi refused to remove trans rights from landmark Hate Crimes Act despite pressure
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (906+ words) House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is set to retire in 2027 and recently spoke about her decades-long career advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The Blade called Pelosi "one of the most influential champions of LGBTQ rights in American politics," recognizing, among…...
Gay dad goes viral for honest reflection on raising a straight son
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1202+ words) A gay dad's thoughts on the trials and tribulations of raising a straight son went viral last week as parents across the internet connected to his feelings. The Brazil-based father posted in Portuguese under the handle @cleccio. According to X's…...
Trump wants to boot trans people from a lifesaving program. Queer health groups are fighting back.
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (917+ words) Defendants" actions are not just unconscionable; they are unlawful," Lambda Legal says. National HIV medical associations and providers are challenging the Trump administration"s new federal funding guidelines that target transgender identity assisted by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program....
A trans man donated his eggs to his sister. The pics of him holding his nephew will melt your heart.
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (699+ words) PLUS: An artistic celebrity makeover and some Pride Month goodies" It's the second week of Pride Month, and we've got a great mixed bag of rainbow-colored goodies for you to enjoy in this week's Good News Roundup! Some of them…...
The GOP's "Family month" declarations are the new "All Lives Matter"
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (553+ words) This article is offered exclusively to members, those who contribute monthly or annually to LGBTQ Nation. Happy Straight Pride Month! Wait" let me double check my notes Trump's biggest & worst lies aren't about the "rigged" 2020 election Straight Pride Month would…...
"I've been crying all day": Ten years after Pulse, survivors gather to honor the dead
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (985+ words) Memorials to the victims look back and ahead. Ten years after the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub, survivors, family and friends of the 49 victims are gathering in Orlando to honor the dead. Several events around the city will pay tribute…...
"He is so insane": Trump claims 6 states steal children & force "transgender mutilization" on them
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1023+ words) Trump rambled about trans people in response to a question about voting restrictions. During a press event at the Oval Office on Thursday, Donald Trump claimed that there are six states that are taking people's children and forcing them to…...
"He clearly doesn't care"; Pete Buttigieg slams Trump for saying he loves inflation
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (762+ words) I love it, the numbers are great," Trump said about rising inflation earlier this week. Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg slammed Donald Trump for saying that he loves inflation. We have a president and a White House that clearly…...
Anti-LGBTQ+ group praises GOP gov. for signing "Family month" declaration
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (820+ words) The group came right out and shared their real intentions around LGBTQ+ families. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed a proclamation on June 3 designating this month as "Marriage and Family Month." His proclamation makes his state just the latest among several…...