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Texas students sue over “unsafe & unjust” Don’t Say Gay law that bans GSAs

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Friday signed the country’s latest Don’t Say Gay legislation into law, which would bar discussion of LGBTQ+ identity in classrooms, ban LGBTQ+ student clubs, and prohibit school staff from acknowledging student identities that …

KOD faces backlash, deletes post of gay couple kissing at Ghana's Independence Arch

Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency, Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has deleted a Facebook post after receiving backlash for sharing photos of a same-sex couple kissing beneath Ghana’s Independence Arch. The men, identified as South …

Is Donald Trump an Antagonist or Champion of the Gay Community?

For many gay rights activists, President Donald Trump’s first five months in office have provided ample evidence of his antipathy toward their community, whether it be his administration’s sustained attacks on transgender people, its bans on books with gay …

Kari Lake Invents BS ‘Gay Lover’ Story About Dem Rep to Defend Gutting VOA

Kari Lake, the Trump-appointed special adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, responded to a Democratic congressman calling out her election lies by mentioning a false rumor about him having “a gay lover.” Lake, a two-time loser in Arizona—first in …

Gay by the grace of God: A Black pastor’s journey

The Spectator letter that marked a turning point in gay history

On 3 June 1960, a letter appeared in The Spectator which began: Sir, We are homosexuals and we are writing because we feel strongly that insufficient is being done to enlighten public opinion on a topic which has for too long been shunned. The letter was …

Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort offers diverse attractions in Gaylord

GAYLORD, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, is quickly becoming a go-to destination for those seeking a blend of relaxation and adventure. General Manager Matt Erdmann said, "We're just slowly building …

Police Arrest 75 People in Indonesia After Raid on What They Call a “Gay Party”

Sign up for The Agenda — Them's news and politics newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Police in Indonesia have reportedly arrested 75 people at what was said to be a “gay party” near the capital city of Jakarta, marking at least the …

Influencer Kevin Penrose on being gay in the GAA: ‘The pitch used to be a place I resented growing up, whereas now I’d ...

Aghyaran Saint Davog’s footballer and influencer Kevin Penrose is thriving on and off the pitch. Here, the LGBTQ+ advocate talks senior league debuts and nervy All-Ireland finals as he shares three of his favourite sporting memories... Content creator, …

Before same-sex marriage was US law, they said ‘I do’ in Massachusetts

By the time the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015, that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, 37 states and the District of Columbia already allowed it, and public opinion was moving swiftly toward acceptance. …

Netizens react as gay couple shares kissing photos at Ghana’s Independence Arch

Two South African men, identified as Rue and Lue, have stirred conversation on social media after sharing photos of themselves kissing under Ghana’s Independence Arch. The images, which have been circulated on social media, show the couple in matching red- …

Controversy erupts over anti-gay campaign at Antigua airport

Home >> News Shermain Bique-Charles - Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at 11:30 AM Signage in V.C. Bird International AirportUproar emerged on Tuesday in neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda, following the decision to allow CitizenGO, a prominent anti-gay …

Report shows record partisan divide over same-sex marriage

Nearly a decade after the Supreme Court legalized so-called same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges, Gallup reported American support for gay marriage remained steady at 68%. Similarly, about 64% of U.S. adults view homosexual relationships as morally …

'Mei XL Hoh Gayi Hu': Gauahar Khan Opens Up On Putting Weight In Second Pregnancy

Popular actress, Gauahar Khan and her husband, Zaid Darbar, are already parents to a little boy whom they named Zehaan. The couple is now expecting their second child in 2025, and Gauahar is ensuring that she is working and resting equally. When a woman is …

Chicago Gay Men's Chorus mourns loss of member in fatal hit-and-run in Lake View

The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus is grieving the loss of one of its leaders as police continue searching for the driver who fatally struck them last weekend in Lake View. Brendan Siddall, 26, was found unresponsive in the roadway early Saturday in the 3600 …

The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs is as sweet and comforting as a knickerbocker glory

The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs is a comedy that feels as sweet and comforting as a knickerbocker glory. The show is set in a leaky scout hut where a bunch of lesbians meet to perform choral music. The conductor, Connie, has the bluff, good-natured energy …

Kari Lake invents bullshit ‘gay lover’ rumor about Rep. Greg Stanton

It's a time-tested strategy, straight out of 1995: When someone calls you out for lying, falsely accuse that person of being gay. That's the tack Kari Lake took while testifying in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday in …

A decade after Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, are rights 'under threat'?

  When Paul Dombrowski, right, Joe Serio, fell in love 27 years ago, marriage seemed out of the question for the Palatine couple. In the 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, such unions have become status quo, said …

Orlando Gay Chorus celebrates 35 years of music

ORLANDO, Fla. — During pride month Spectrum News is taking a look at LGBTQ+ organizations across Central Florida that are making a difference. What You Need To Know The Orlando Gay Chorus is celebrating 35 years of music The group recently held a …

American Management University's MBA Program Receives Prestigious CMI Accreditation

American Management University (AMU) proudly announces that its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has achieved official accreditation through CMI. UPLAND, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

Fireworks-Related Accidents Could Bring Legal Trouble

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is famously known as “the fireworks holiday.” Though professional fireworks displays are beautiful and festive, fireworks themselves can …

PRIDE IS PROTEST: OP360 Celebrates Pride 2025 with Global Heart and Local Action

Under "Pride is Protest", our Philippines and Colombia teams united in June to honor love, authenticity, and community with bold presence and unwavering support RIDGEFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At OP360, Pride …

Independent Artist J. Star Releases Conscious R&B Tracks Addressing Racism, Abuse, and Social Division

J. Star brings a new message to modern R&B music rooted in healing, peace, and global unity amid today’s social issues. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an age where musical trends frequently reflect the …

New Global Energy Report Offers Path Forward on Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Just Transition, and Renewable Energy Models

Energy solutions from across the globe offer scalable solutions grounded in democracy, community, and rights-based frameworks NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Today, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network …

Tibet Lobby Day Honors the Dalai Lama's 90th

Compassion Rises on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tibet Lobby Day 2025 became a powerful stop on the Compassion Rising World Tour as a bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan-Americans, …

New data shows US LGBTQ+ students twice as likely to drop out of High School, costing economy more than $30 billion

Researchers project more than one in every 10 LGBTQ+ students in the USA will drop out of education – with widespread bullying blamed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alarming new data shows US LGBTQ+ students …

ARTMATTAN FILMS ACQUIRES SELLING A COLONIAL WAR

ArtMattan Films is proud to announce its acquisition of the powerful 2024 documentary Selling a Colonial War, directed by In Soo Radstake. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to announce its …

As Teen Mental Health Crisis Escalates, 'Pastor's Kid' Offers Story Roadmap for Healing

BMG-Global Sets July 1, 2025, VOD Release for Timely Drama Tackling Youth Trauma Recovery LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG-Global announces the home entertainment release of "Pastor's Kid," a …

Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork Collective, Lever for Change Announce $25M Award for Emerging Climate Champions

Global open call provides flexible, multiyear gifts of $1 million to youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions across the globe.  CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork …

Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Calls Out Insurers for Undervaluing Motorcycle Injury Claims

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Chicago-based personal injury law firm is raising concerns about a growing trend in the insurance industry: the undervaluation of motorcycle accident claims. Attorneys at Zneimer & …

China: establishment of the university alliance to promote international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on …

Inventor of the Modern Service Dog Celebrates 50 Years Since First Life-Changing Dog Was Trained

8,200 dogs and 58,000 volunteers later, Canine Companions® is still teaching dogs new tricks to help humans thrive independently SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Independence Day, national nonprofit Canine …

First in Nation: Strategies For Youth Applauds MA POST’s Steps to Protect Youth with Draft Juvenile Operations Standard

The POST’s draft Standard also addresses officer conduct, juvenile arrests, the collateral effects of policing on youths’ caregivers, and officer training. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A meaningful step …

Enlèvement d’un partenaire de CSI au Nigéria | CSI demande la protection des chrétiens

Solidarité Chrétienne Internationale (CSI) dénonce l’assassinat de Zion Japhet et l’enlèvement du père Daniel Alphonsus Afina par Boko Haram au Nigéria. PARIS, FRANCE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le 1er juin 2025, le groupe terroriste …

A victory for scientists: NIH halts new grant terminations

Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have halted further terminations of grants: a key request from NIH scientists in the Bethesda Declaration. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week before …

Forbes Recognizes Move United On New 'Accessibility 100' List

List recognizes the top 100 global impact-makers in accessibility-related fields such as communication, mobility, education, sports and recreation, and more ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forbes has included …

'Conceived in Liberty Exhibition' - Original American Historic Documents of Freedom Opens in New York Ahead of July 4th

Items on display and for sale include a rare July 1776 broadside of the Declaration of Independence and George Washington’s “Justice and the Public Good” letter NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the Nation’s 249th …

San Antonio Law Firm Advocates for Families Affected by Trump's Deportations

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gireud | Hobbs, PLLC is stepping up to represent San Antonio residents impacted by President Trump's deportation policies. These policies are making a big impact on the San …

Fertility Attorney and Advocate Rijon Charne Delivers Powerful TEDx Talk on Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access

Rijon Charne took the TEDx stage in San Diego to deliver a talk titled “Redefining the F Word: Why Fertility Is a Right, Not a Privilege.” SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationally recognized fertility attorney …