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Former Brazil Player Richarlyson Says he is Bisexual
Former Brazil and Sao Paulo midfielder Richarlyson said in a podcast on Friday that he is bisexual, a rare revelation in a country where macho culture in soccer is rife.
Mass Same-Sex Wedding in Mexico Challenges Discrimination
Mexico, Brazil and Argentina top Latin America in the number of same-sex marriages.
With War, Kyiv Pride Parade Becomes a Peace March in Warsaw
Ukraine's largest LGBTQ rights event, KyivPride, went ahead Saturday, although not on its native streets or as a celebration.
Trudeau: US Abortion Ruling Could Mean Loss of Other Rights
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.
Mitt Romney Republican' Is Now A Potent GOP Primary Attack
Mitt Romney isn't up for reelection this year. But Trump-aligned Republicans hostile toward the Utah senator have made his name a recurring theme in this year's primaries, using him as a foil and derisively branding their rivals "Mitt Romney Republicans."
Abortion Ruling Thrusts Companies Into Divisive Arena
The Supreme Court's decision to end the nation's constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted businesses of all types into the most divisive corner of politics.
Biden Signs Landmark Gun Measure, Says 'Lives Will Be Saved'
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers in Texas.
Mass Shooting in Oslo Kills 2, Wounds 10; Pride Canceled
A gunman opened fire in Oslo's night-life district early Saturday in what police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack during the Norwegian capital's annual Pride festival.
US Boosts Monkeypox Testing, 142 Cases Confirmed
The Biden administration has started shipping monkeypox tests to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnoses for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S.
Hostess Introduces $TWINKcoins (Seriously)
This week the sweets giant Hostess "unveiled a new fluffy treat that's a nod to the most prominent cryptocurrencies out there."
With Roe Dead, Some Fear Rollback of LGBTQ+ and Other Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing states to ban abortion immediately stirred alarm Friday among LGBTQ+ advocates, who feared that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships and access to contraception.
LGBTQ+ Youth of Faith Retell their Stories to Inspire Others
Across the U.S., circumstances vary widely for LGBTQ+ youth seeking religious engagement.
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade; States can Ban Abortion
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states
Gay Kentucky Teacher of the Year Quitting after Too Much 'Discrimination, Heartache'
An openly gay Kentucky teacher who was lauded as 2022's "Teacher of the Year" is departing his job instructing students at the K-12 levels saying he's faced too much anti-LGBTQ+ hate and discrimination.
San Francisco Police Release Photo of Alleged Subway Shooter
Police in San Francisco were searching Thursday for a man who shot and killed one person and wounded another inside a subway train and then fled when the train stopped in the Castro District, the city's historically LGBTQ neighborhood.
Trans People can Correct Sex on North Carolina Birth Records
Transgender people born in North Carolina may now correct the sex designation on their birth certificate without undergoing surgery after a consent judgment issued by a federal court, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Thursday.
At Pride, Celebrations Amid a Darker National Environment
LGBTQ Pride commemorations are grappling this year with a national environment of ramped-up legislative and rhetorical battles over sexual orientation and gender identity.
Watch: Monkeypox Vaccine Distribution Halted in New York City on First Day Due to Demand
New York City initiated a monkeypox vaccine on Thursday and needed to halt appointments due the high demand.
Chasten Buttigieg Slams Lauren Boebert a Hypocrite Over her 'Shoutout' to America's Dads
Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg took a not-so-subtle swipe at Rep. Lauren Boebert on Twitter for attacking Pete's family time.
North Carolina Football Club Underscores Commitment as a Safe Place for Gay Fans, Allies and Players
The North Carolina Football Club has long been a champion of inclusivity and acceptance, as evidenced by their commitment to providing a safe environment for gay fans, allies, and players.