Idaho Gov. signs nation's "most extreme" anti-trans bathroom law despite police opposition
Opponents say the bill will increase harassment of cisgender people and violence against trans people.
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Kristi Noem "devastated" over reports of "crossdresser" husband's "bimbofication" fetish
He allegedly appears in a photo in which he wears pink hot pants, a skin suit, and balloons mimicking large breasts.
Kristi Noem's Husband Accused of “Bimbo'” Cross-Dressing Fetish in Leaked Messages and Photos
Bryon Noem allegedly dressed in a makeshift breast plate and dressed in tight pants and a crop top.
Senegal doubles penalties for being gay in draconian new law
Same-sex relationships are classified as "acts against nature" like necrophilia and bestiality.
Senegalese president signs bill that further criminalizes homosexuality
Measure passed in National Assembly with near unanimous support The post Senegalese president signs bill that further criminalizes homosexuality appea...
Md. lawmakers reaffirm legislative priorities
2026 General Assembly to end April 13 The post Md. lawmakers reaffirm legislative priorities appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics,...
The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them.
The Supreme Court's decision might not have a big effect on conversion therapy practices. So why did the right spend so much time fighting for it?
Trump Targets Minnesota’s Federal Funding by Attacking Trans Athletes
The Trump administration has sued Minnesota over its trans-inclusive student athlete policies.
Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision
The Court found it to be a First Amendment right to try to turn LGBTQ+ kids straight and cis.
Supreme Court Rules 8-1 Against Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban
A majority of justices agreed that portions of the ban violate the First Amendment.
Supreme Court rules against Colo. law banning conversion therapy for minors
8-1 decision could have sweeping impact The post Supreme Court rules against Colo. law banning conversion therapy for minors appeared first on Washing...
GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who "aid & abet" trans kids
One journalist said the extreme bill is akin to turning doctors, teachers, and the like into a "gender secret police"
New Data Shows Vast Majority of Americans Support Trans Rights
The research suggests that right-wing attacks on trans protections are not aligned with the country’s values.
Blade contributor, husband exchange vows in D.C.
Yariel Valdés and Kevin Vega held ceremony at Jefferson Memorial on March 23 The post Blade contributor, husband exchange vows in D.C. appeared first ...
Ghanaian president welcomed to Philadelphia amid backlash over anti-LGBTQ bill
Lincoln University cancelled event with John Mahama The post Ghanaian president welcomed to Philadelphia amid backlash over anti-LGBTQ bill appeared f...
Slayyyter Is Making Pop Bangers for the Post-Tumblr Internet
The beloved alt-pop baddie has returned with her first major label release, and a real chance at breaking into the mainstream.
Ohio House Passes Bill That Would Effectively Ban Drag
If passed, Ohio HB 249 would criminalize drag outside of “adult cabaret” venues.
Prominent LGBTQ+ Athletes Push Back on the IOC’s Ban on Trans Women
Nikki Hiltz, Caster Semenya, and other professional athletes have denounced the IOC's new policy.
IOC Officially Bans Trans Women From Competing in Olympic Female Events
The new ban aligns the IOC with the Trump administration’s policy goals ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.