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Published on Jun 21, 2025

JoJo Siwa makes shocking career move just one day after revealing she was 'pressured' to call herself a lesbian

By ALESIA STANFORD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 12:36 EDT, 21 June 2025 | Updated: 14:24 EDT, 21 June 2025 JoJo Siwa cancelled her performance at Saturday's Pride celebration in Chicago. Back Lot Bash Chicago, the organization putting on the event, …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jun 21, 2025

A Gay Priest Is Killed, An Innocent Apache Man Stands Accused: Deborah Esquenazi’s ‘Night In West Texas Doc’ Screens At ...

EXCLUSIVE: In 1981, the battered body of a closeted gay Catholic priest was discovered in the Sage and Sand Motel in Odessa, Texas, his arms knotted behind his back. Within a year, Texas authorities pinned the crime on a closeted Apache man, James Harry …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Sex, drugs and S&M: hit play depicts Prince George as grown up and gay

A play that imagines Prince George’s future as a gay man has become a sudden off-Broadway hit. With its title — Prince Faggot — and explicit sex scenes, the work may stir outrage, especially among royal insiders who have previously voiced disapproval over …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Why Now Is The Time To Find A Fabulous Gay Financial Advisor

Now is the time vote with your wallet and find an amazing gay financial advisor. getty It's 2025, and a gay financial advisor just might be right for you. If nothing else, they may make financial planning fun enough for you to take the steps necessary …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2025

JoJo Siwa says she felt 'forced' to come out as a lesbian

In a new interview withthe Daily Mail, JoJo Siwa discussed her new relationship with her Celebrity Big Brother co-star, Chris Hughes, and the world's reaction to her dating a man after coming out as a lesbian. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up …

Source: Out Magazine - Pending
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Jack thought he was meeting a man for a date. Instead, he was viciously gay bashed by eight youths in an Aussie park

Jack Jacobs thought “gay bashing” was over in the early 90s. Groups of men who savagely beat-up gay males. Often luring them to a spot on the guise of a “meet-up” or “hook-up”, only to set upon them in a violent, bloodied assault. It’s a mistake that …

Source: Seven News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur fined £75,000 after fans target Mason Mount with anti-gay chant

Former Chelsea star Mason Mount was targeted with homphobic chants during Manchester United’s match against Tottenham Hotspur last month. (Getty) Tottenham Hotspur FC has been fined £75,000 by the Football Association after their fans directed anti-gay …

Source: Pink News - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

This Black Gay Take On “Sex and the City” Was Iconic — And It's Finally Getting Another Movie

In "Noah's Arc: The Movie," Noah (Darryl Stephens), Chance (Doug Spearman), Ricky (Christian Vincent) and Alex (Rodney Chester) return to revive their groundbreaking franchise for a new generation of queer audiences. It’s hard to imagine what …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Sami Sheen Accuses Sister Lola of Being 'Homophobic and Transphobic'

Sami Sheen is publicly calling out her sister Lola Sheen, accusing her of being “homophobic and transphobic” in a new TikTok video. Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen’s eldest daughter, 21, shared an impassioned video directed at her younger sister on …

Source: Us Weekly - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Charlie Sheen’s daughter slams sister for ‘homophobic, transphobic’ posts

Sami Sheen, the eldest daughter of exes Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, is slamming her younger sister Lola for sharing “homophobic and transphobic” posts, particularly during Pride Month. The 21-year-old said in a TikTok Wednesday that she was blocked …

Source: New York Daily News - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Calls for Safe Schools program to be reinstated in wake of assaults on gay men

Just Equal Australia say they have once again written to the Cook Government calling for the return of the Inclusive Schools Program. WA Spokesperson, Brian Greig, said the jailing this week of five youths who had engaged in homophobic vigilante attacks, …

Source: OUTinPerth - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

‘The Four Seasons’ Breakout Marco Calvani on Going Very Gay and Very Italian for the Netflix Series

When I sat down for lunch in Bryant Park, Manhattan, with “The Four Seasons” star Marco Calvani, I asked him whether anyone had recognized him on the street during the press tour for the Netflix series. “I am learning to enjoy this time until it lasts. …

Source: IndieWire - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Row breaks out in Peak District town as Pride flag is removed by council after complaints from Christians worried about '...

A row has broken out in a spa town in the Peak District after a Pride flag was removed from by its council following complaints. Matlock Town Council put up a number rainbow flags along its highstreet for the first time to mark the start of national Pride …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Gay Teenager Beaten, Robbed in Alleged New Orleans Hate Crime

Photo: Nice M Nshuti via Unsplash A New Orleans teenager was assaulted and robbed of his phone and sunglasses by a man who allegedly yelled homophobic slurs during the attack. DeShan Joseph Jr., 18, was walking home past Louis Armstrong Park in the French …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Voices: It’s time every police force atoned for its homophobic witch hunts

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Jun 19, 2025

More Attacks: Fears Melbourne Gay Men Are Not Reporting Violent Homophobia

Warning: This article contains descriptions of homophobia and graphic violence and may be triggering from some readers. Advocates fear homophobic attacks are going unreported in Melbourne and are warning people may be too ashamed or distrustful of police …

Source: Star Observer - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Five Perth Teenagers Sentenced Over Homophobic Grindr Attacks

Five teenage boys have been sentenced in Perth Children’s Court following a series of horrifying attacks in which gay and bisexual men were lured via a fake Grindr profile, ambushed, severely assaulted, and robbed. Warning: This article contains …

Source: Star Observer - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

OnlyFans star Sami Sheen, 21, accuses sister Lola, 20, of being 'homophobic and transphobic' in furious tirade

The eldest daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen accused her younger sister of being 'homophobic and transphobic' in a blistering takedown on Wednesday. Sami Sheen, 21, revealed in a TikTok video that her sister Lola Sheen, 20, had been …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Pride On The Ice: Longtime President Of Chicago Gay Hockey Association Recognized By NHL

NEAR WEST SIDE — Andrew Sobotka stopped playing hockey in high school because, as a closeted gay player, he felt he didn’t belong. More than two decades later, Sobotka proudly hits the ice every week with a rainbow hockey stick in hand. Sobotka returned to …

Source: Block Club Chicago - Illinois - Pending

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:43 GMT

While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health

What you need to know: The Trump administration announced today that is has directed the national suicide prevention hotline to stop offering specialized support to LGBTQ callers. California continues to support this population. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 01:48 GMT

While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health

Current landscape In September 2022, the Trevor Project started providing LGBTQ youth specialized support through the 988 Lifeline. Federal funding for these specialized services will no longer be available via the 988 program starting on July 17. The …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Soldier attacks cop with prosthetic limb at gay parade in Kiev

(MENAFN) A soldier protesting against a gay pride parade in Kiev was detained after allegedly hitting a police officer with his prosthetic limb, local authorities reported. The LGBTQ event sparked confrontations between counter-protesters and law …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie welcomes victorious South Africa’s National Men’s Cricket Team, 18 Jun

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie, will lead the official welcome of South Africa’s national men’s cricket team the newly crowned ICC World Test Championship 2025 winners on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 09h20 at OR Tambo …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 08:35 GMT

National Black Church Initiative Agrees with the US Supreme Court Ruling in the Youth Transgender Case

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino churches that comprise 27.7 million churchgoers, believes that the Supreme Court …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 06:05 GMT

SUPRACONSCIOUS: The Genius Within You by Maria Olon Tsaroucha

“A groundbreaking fusion of quantum science, mindfulness, and performance to awaken your highest self.” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally acclaimed author, educator, and consciousness pioneer Maria …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 30 year anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court

Programme Directors, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former President Kgalema Motlanthe, Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Justices, both sitting and retired, 1. His Lordship …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

South Coast Chorale to Present Special 35th Anniversary Concert on June 28

‘35’ is a Pride month tribute to the power of music to connect us all LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 28 at the University Theater located on the CSULB campus in Long Beach, the South Coast …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 01:31 GMT

Global Candidate Bruno Donat runs for UN Secretary-General: Official conducted hunger strike for Gaza children

To counter the traditionally opaque selection system for Secretary General & other Secretariat senior roles more broadly, Bruno Donat advocates for transparency RAFAH, EGYPT, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A press briefing was held by dual …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 23:25 GMT

CEU Open Society Prize Awarded to Russian Opposition Figure Yulia Navalnaya

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The prestigious Open Society Prize of the Central European University (CEU) is being awarded this year to Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of long-time regime critic Alexei …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 23:22 GMT

Zeke Wilson Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for 'The Eighth Round'

Fans Will Have A Chance To Help Make History! SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed boxer, author, and civil rights activist Zeke Wilson is thrilled to announce the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for his …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

75 Years After Korean War and No Gun Ri, Forgotten Pain—Memoir That Launched a Movement—Now in English

A Haunting Memoir Bearing Witness to the Madness of the Korean War and the Fragile Emergence of the Public Conscience MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and the little- …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 22:58 GMT

ArtMattan Films Acquires Acclaimed Debut Feature Brides by Nadia Fall

ArtMattan Films is proud to announce the acquisition of Brides, the debut feature from Nadia Fall. Following its celebrated world premiere at Sundance 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

Stein, Stringer and Hoylman-Sigal Energize the Upper East Side Voters During Early Voting

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting continues across New York City, District Leader candidate Todd J. Stein is gaining strong grassroots support from Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island voters. …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

Culinary Entrepreneur, Stephen Paprocki, Launches National Mental Health & Wellness Nonprofit, cafe86sa

Stephen Paprocki launches powerful new nonprofit, cafe86sa, to provide urgently needed mental health support to professionals in the food and beverage industry. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thanks to …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

On World Wi-Fi Day, Mobile Citizen Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Internet Access for Underserved Communities

Mobile Citizen is proud to reaffirm its mission to close the digital divide by providing affordable, reliable mobile internet to underserved communities. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of World Wi-Fi Day, Mobile …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

SAF Win in California’s One-Gun-Per-Month Lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a unanimous decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in Nguyen v. Bonta (No. 24-2036), SAF’s challenge to California’s one-gun-per- …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

M4TR Releases Third Studio Album: Love Is the Revolution

VA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M4TR (Music 4 The Revolution), the activist genre-blurring project led by songwriter and producer AJ Solaris, will release its third studio album, Love Is The Revolution, on June 23, 2025. …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Fort Bend Women’s Center Readies for Bon Voyage Boogie Farewell & Fundraiser on June 28

SUGAR LAND, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Final preparations are underway for one of Fort Bend County’s most spirited summer events: Bon Voyage Boogie, hosted by Fort Bend Women’s Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6 …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

A Day on the Green with a Deeper Purpose: Samaritan Daytop Foundation Announces 18th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner

STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, July 17th, the lush grounds of Richmond County Country Club will once again host a cherished tradition: the 18th Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner, presented by the …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Websnoogie, LLC Launches Revolutionary Free SEO Audit App Delivering Instant Website Analysis

Revolutionary app delivers complete SEO audits in under two minutes, making professional-grade optimization insights accessible to all businesses. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Websnoogie, LLC, a leading provider …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

Nancy Richmond to Lead New Family Law Practice at A.Y. Strauss

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.Y. Strauss, a leading law firm known for its commercial real estate, litigation, construction, immigration, cannabis, labor and employment, and corporate bankruptcy practices, …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

JUSTAS: The Journey of Survivors – A New Video Podcast by Equality Now and the Thelma Fardin Foundation

Centered on experiences of sexual violence survivors in Latin America and the Caribbean, the series explores systemic barriers they face when seeking justice. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Latin America and the …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Lanzamos JUSTAS, el camino de las sobrevivientes: el videopodcast de Equality Now y la Fundación Thelma Fardin

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En América Latina y el Caribe, las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual enfrentan múltiples desafíos para acceder a la justicia. Quienes deciden denunciar enfrentan procesos largos, …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:23 GMT

NY Assembly Blocks Stillbirth Leave Protections for Third Year

Families and maternal health leaders condemn the Assembly’s continued inaction on stillbirth leave ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the third consecutive legislative session, proposed legislation aimed at …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 12:09 GMT

"Join Us for The Grand Butterfly Gathering," The Trueness Project Sends Clarion Call as the Day Nears

DANIEL, WY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trueness Project, an international nonprofit organization committed to promoting authenticity, transformational leadership, education, and self-belief, is hosting a transformative …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Children Praying for Children: UNWLA Hosts 51 Prayer Events Nationwide Urging Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children

Launched in 2024, UNWLA's annual campaign, Children Praying for Children, raises awareness and support for 19,546 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian …

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