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Public health expert @drdemetre.bsky.social is standing up for science in the face of Trump administration attacks. "The CDC is now a weapon. That is why I left. The weaponization of public health is happening, and I am not crying wolf."
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The court declines the teacher's "invitation to run the public schools," Judge Robert B. King wrote.
February 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The court declines the teacher's "invitation to run the public schools," Judge Robert B. King wrote.
Winter heats up with the return of Bridgerton, and premieres of Pillion, Whistle, and The ‘Burbs.
February 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Winter heats up with the return of Bridgerton, and premieres of Pillion, Whistle, and The ‘Burbs.
Strayhorn wrote many of Ellington's big hits and lived as an out gay man in mid-century America.
February 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Strayhorn wrote many of Ellington's big hits and lived as an out gay man in mid-century America.
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish were among the artists who made history at the 68th Grammy Awards and spoke out against ICE under President Trump.
February 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish were among the artists who made history at the 68th Grammy Awards and spoke out against ICE under President Trump.
A Texas man is suing a California doctor for allegedly prescribing abortion pills to his supposed sexual partner.
February 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A Texas man is suing a California doctor for allegedly prescribing abortion pills to his supposed sexual partner.
“We want to make sure that Virginia families know that here in Virginia, it is not just a Supreme Court decision that protects them, but it is also our state constitution," the Democratic governor said.
February 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
“We want to make sure that Virginia families know that here in Virginia, it is not just a Supreme Court decision that protects them, but it is also our state constitution," the Democratic governor said.
Trump gave Greg Bovino the boot, and now not even a sports bar in Sin City wants him around.
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Trump gave Greg Bovino the boot, and now not even a sports bar in Sin City wants him around.
Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.
February 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.
Lesbians fought homophobia in the feminist movement with humor and heart.
February 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Lesbians fought homophobia in the feminist movement with humor and heart.
"I believe they are authentic," stated the Tesla co-founder's estranged daughter, who shared a key detail related to the timeline.
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
"I believe they are authentic," stated the Tesla co-founder's estranged daughter, who shared a key detail related to the timeline.
Florida has reversed funding cuts for HIV medication — but only until it can go through the formal rule-making process.
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Florida has reversed funding cuts for HIV medication — but only until it can go through the formal rule-making process.
Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.
There will be more out queer athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics than have ever competed at the Winter Games before.
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
There will be more out queer athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics than have ever competed at the Winter Games before.
GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.
February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.
“Why is the president bullying me?” Sabrina Bruce asked. “Even after his inauguration, I was ready to lay my life down if that’s what I had to do.”
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“Why is the president bullying me?” Sabrina Bruce asked. “Even after his inauguration, I was ready to lay my life down if that’s what I had to do.”
Dr. Jess Ting told The Advocate that he recalled treating “just a few female associates referred by Jeffrey Epstein.”
February 6, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Dr. Jess Ting told The Advocate that he recalled treating “just a few female associates referred by Jeffrey Epstein.”
The nation, which has a far-right government, lags many others in Europe when it comes to LGBTQ+ equality.
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The nation, which has a far-right government, lags many others in Europe when it comes to LGBTQ+ equality.
The report affirms what advocates of inclusion have said for years.
February 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The report affirms what advocates of inclusion have said for years.
“Unfortunately, an opportunistic candidate for Congressional District 31 chose to turn this joyous occasion into a campaign gimmick for social media clout,” the chair of the Williamson County GOP said.
February 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM
“Unfortunately, an opportunistic candidate for Congressional District 31 chose to turn this joyous occasion into a campaign gimmick for social media clout,” the chair of the Williamson County GOP said.
These fans are making their voices heard!
February 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
These fans are making their voices heard!
The gay actor delivered a 400-year-old monologue on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that fiercely confronts American cruelty toward immigrants in 2026.
February 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
The gay actor delivered a 400-year-old monologue on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that fiercely confronts American cruelty toward immigrants in 2026.
"I was flabbergasted over how young men were treating me," the Sentimental Value actor, who's also Alexander Skarsgård's father, explained.
February 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
"I was flabbergasted over how young men were treating me," the Sentimental Value actor, who's also Alexander Skarsgård's father, explained.
The Sundance Film Festival may have already come and gone, but I’m still ruminating on the queer films I caught at this year’s event.From queer documentaries and dramas to chilling tales ripped from history and our own internal demons, once again Park City, Utah showed up and showed out on the si...
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The Sundance Film Festival may have already come and gone, but I’m still ruminating on the queer films I caught at this year’s event.From queer documentaries and dramas to chilling tales ripped from history and our own internal demons, once again Park City, Utah showed up and showed out on the si...
One of the CBP agents who shot and killed Alex Pretti is a registered Republican whose ex-wife said he owns over 25 firearms.
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
One of the CBP agents who shot and killed Alex Pretti is a registered Republican whose ex-wife said he owns over 25 firearms.
A Capitol Hill staffer called the exchange "gay on gay violence."
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A Capitol Hill staffer called the exchange "gay on gay violence."