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Census bureau plans testing LGBTQ questions on monthly survey

May 1, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau intends to test sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey beginning this summer and continuing into next year.

Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 1, 2024

At the moment there are nine LGBTQ members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Group warns of anti-LGBTQ 'Project 2025'

by J.L. Odom
May 1, 2024

If former President Donald Trump is again elected president in November, far-right extremist groups led by the Heritage Foundation have a transition plan already outlined that critics say will strip rights from people.

LGBTQ nonprofits make the case for Give OUT Day generosity

by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

LGBTQ community nonprofits are making the case for why they are worthy recipients of donations through Horizons Foundation's Give OUT Day, which starts May 1 and wraps up May 30.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer help center seeks submissions for inaugural film festival

by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

Seeking to offer a resource as well as artistic inspiration, the LGBT National Help Center is currently seeking submissions for its first LGBT Online Coming Out Film Festival.

LGBTQ Agenda: Former police officer accused in Mississippi homicide of ex-boyfriend

by John Ferrannini
Apr 23, 2024

A Mississippi man is in custody after being arrested on charges he killed his ex-boyfriend.

Comcast fellows announced for LGBTQ, Black publications

by Cynthia Laird
Apr 22, 2024

News is Out and Word In Black together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast NBCUniversal to place journalists at 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications across the country.

Biden administration finalizes protections for LGBTQ students

by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
Apr 19, 2024

National LGBTQ organizations praised the Biden administration Friday after the U.S. Department of Education issued its final rule that revises Title IX, a federal civil rights law, and addresses trans students.

With book, CBS reporter Vigliotti recounts covering a warming planet

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

In 2018, Jonathan Vigliotti was working as a foreign correspondent based out of CBS News' London bureau. To say it was a coveted journalism job would be an understatement.

Transmissions: Embracing trans dignity

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Apr 17, 2024

There are three stories that have recently crossed my desk, each of which are unrelated, but together paint a very descriptive image of what's wrong with the way non-trans people are speaking about trans lives.

US appeals court rules for trans athlete

by Lisa Keen
Apr 17, 2024

A three-judge federal appeals court panel ruled April 16 that West Virginia's law barring transgender female students from participating on female student sports teams violates federal law.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

by John Ferrannini
Apr 16, 2024

A gay Baptist minister told the Bay Area Reporter he is helping in the fight against Christian nationalism that seeks to exclude other viewpoints, including those of LGBTQ people such as himself.

LGBTQ Agenda: Libs of TikTok creator added to Southern Poverty Law Center's 'extremist files'

by John Ferrannini
Apr 9, 2024

The Southern Poverty Law Center added the woman behind the popular Libs of TikTok social media platforms to its "Extremist Files," according to the nonprofit's websit

Low survives historic primary race, will vie in November to be Bay Area's 1st gay congressmember

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 4, 2024

Having survived a historic primary race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) will now vie in November to be the Bay Area's first gay congressmember.

Political Notebook: Milk ship voyage marks naval sea return for trans sponsor

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 3, 2024

During her time in the Navy Paula Neira routinely got seasick when she boarded a vessel. It would take her at least 24 hours to find her sea legs.

News :: National

Census bureau plans testing LGBTQ questions on monthly survey

Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

Group warns of anti-LGBTQ 'Project 2025'

LGBTQ nonprofits make the case for Give OUT Day generosity

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer help center seeks submissions for inaugural film festival

LGBTQ Agenda: Former police officer accused in Mississippi homicide of ex-boyfriend

Comcast fellows announced for LGBTQ, Black publications

Biden administration finalizes protections for LGBTQ students

With book, CBS reporter Vigliotti recounts covering a warming planet

Transmissions: Embracing trans dignity

US appeals court rules for trans athlete

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

LGBTQ Agenda: Libs of TikTok creator added to Southern Poverty Law Center's 'extremist files'

Low survives historic primary race, will vie in November to be Bay Area's 1st gay congressmember

Political Notebook: Milk ship voyage marks naval sea return for trans sponsor

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