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'Old Lesbians' documentary highlights the importance of recording 'herstory'

The new film shines light on the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project, which has been preserving the legacy of women who love women for a quarter-century.
Edie Daly holds a blue t-shirt that says "This is what an old lesbian looks like!"
Edie Daly holds a blue t-shirt that says "This is what an old lesbian looks like!"
15d ago

LGBTQ youth suicide prevention group leaves X after uptick in 'hate & vitriol'

The Trevor Project, which has nearly 350,000 followers on the platform, said LGBTQ young people are “regularly victimized” on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Trevor Project at the Los Angeles Pride Parade.
The Trevor Project at the Los Angeles Pride Parade.

Nation's first openly gay governor looking to re-enter politics after nearly 20 years

Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey announced that he will seek the mayor’s office in Jersey City in 2025.
New York Premiere Of The HBO Documentary Fall To Grace
New York Premiere Of The HBO Documentary Fall To Grace
16d ago

Vatican says transgender people can be baptized

Responding to questions from a Brazilian bishop, the Vatican also said that transgender people can be godparents and witnesses at church weddings.
St Peter's Vatican Basilica in Rome on April 1, 2023.
St Peter's Vatican Basilica in Rome on April 1, 2023.

Danica Roem to become Virginia's 1st transgender state senator

Roem is only the second out transgender person elected to a state Senate, following Delaware’s Sarah McBride.
Danica Roem
Danica Roem
16d ago

Trans student kicked out of lead role of high school production of 'Oklahoma!' over gender policy

Max Hightower's father said that just two weeks after his son got the role, the principal notified them about a new policy under which "only males can play males."
Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas.
Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas.
16d ago

Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings

After being fired for opposing book censorship, three librarians have filed workplace discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Brooky Parks
Brooky Parks
17d ago

Who was Muhlaysia Booker? Here's what to know after the man accused of killing her pleaded guilty

The violence that befell Booker in her short life exemplifies threats faced by transgender people, and especially Black transgender women, across the U.S.
Peiree Booker, father of murdered transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker, speaks at a vigil for his daughter in Dallas in 2019. To his left is Ms. Booker's grandmother Debra Booker.
Peiree Booker, father of murdered transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker, speaks at a vigil for his daughter in Dallas in 2019. To his left is Ms. Booker's grandmother Debra Booker.

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Alabama mayor told friends he was facing some 'dark days' before he died by suicide

Friends said they checked on Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland to encourage him after a conservative site published stories that included what it alleges are photos of Copeland in women’s clothing.
Smith Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland.
Smith Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland.
18d ago

Alabama mayor's apparent suicide underscores the dangers of outing

The practice of exposing someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity has a long and tragic history.
Smith Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland.
Smith Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland.
18d ago

Gay couples turn to crowdfunding to raise money for fertility costs

Kyle and Jack Maurelli started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost of surrogacy after being denied insurance coverage.
Kyle and Jack Maurelli
Kyle and Jack Maurelli

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