Dictionary com Adds Gay Marry And Other LGBTQ+ Terms
Dictionary.com has released its seasonal batch of new words. Many of them are gloriously gay. As Dictionary.com explains, the new additions “represent the always-evolving nature of English, which is why “nepo baby” and “Big Pharma” made the cut. That’s also why Dictionary.com’s lexicographers made a dictionary-wide change for this update, working to replace binary pronouns […]
Missouri Department Of Health Removes LGBTQ+ Resources From Website
The Missouri Republicans-led state administration began deleting resources for queer kids from its health department website when GOP legislators plan to pass more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation than anywhere else in the country. Earlier in January, Lisa Cox, spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, instructed the agency’s website team to remove links from […]
First Randomized Clinical Trial Shows Gender-Affirming Care Halves Suicide Rates In Trans Patients
In recent months, anti-trans activists have targeted gender-affirming care, asserting that the evidence supporting it isn’t high quality according to the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system’s standards — a system that places a premium on randomized clinical trials. However, scientific experts and federal court judges have found the use of the […]
Nearly Half Of Grindr Employees Resign After Remote Work Policy Ends
Work From Home became a worldwide norm in the wake of the pandemic. Since Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, companies are asking their staff to return to the workplace. However, not everyone is comfortable with the idea. Nearly half of LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr’s employees have resigned after they were told to […]
Minneapolis Church Celebrates The 52nd Anniversary Of The First Legal Gay Wedding
Celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the first known same-sex marriage in the United States, performed in Minneapolis on September 3, 1971. Join Michael and Jack McConnell, both 81 years old, as they revisit the church that sponsored their historic wedding at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. Rev. Roger Lynn, the same minister who married them, […]
Inquest to Examine Impact of Gender-Affirming Care Wait Times on Trans Woman’s Death
An upcoming inquest into the tragic death of 20-year-old trans woman Alice Litman is set to shed light on the profound impact of lengthy waiting lists for gender-affirming care in the United Kingdom. Alice Litman passed away in May of the previous year, and her family believes that the extended wait she endured played a role in her untimely death.
Heavy Metal Group Disturbed Stops Concert To Preach Acceptance
The band Disturbed was praised for their supportive moment during a recent show when they halted proceedings to help out a weeping child. The heavy metal band’s lead singer David Draiman, 50, momentarily pulled the plug mid-way through a recent performance in West Palm Beach, Florida. He hopped off the stage and stopped the loud […]
Ithaca, New York, Declares Sanctuary for Transgender Rights and Gender-Affirming Care
In a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights, the city of Ithaca, New York, has declared itself a sanctuary for transgender people. This milestone was reached on September 6th, following the passage of a groundbreaking bill aimed at protecting access to gender-affirming care and strengthening anti-discrimination laws.
FayWhat?! Interviews Mateo Ventura Bruer !
Join us for an enlightening interview with Mateo Ventura Bruer, the executive director of the Aqua Foundation for Women. Mateo identifies as a queer, non-binary, indigenous, bisexual Latinx researcher and activist. In this candid conversation, we explore their academic journey, delving into the intersection of transgender experiences and Latinx identity. Mateo shares their personal journey […]
Victory for Justice: European Court of Human Rights Rules in Favor of Maxim Lapunov
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights has delivered a resounding victory for justice and human rights, affirming the harrowing experiences of Maxim Lapunov, the sole survivor courageous enough to seek accountability for the heinous anti-gay purge that shook Chechnya in 2017. The court‘s verdict unequivocally states that Lapunov was “detained and […]
