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Another Victory For Same-Sex Marriage In Japan + Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” + More

Same-sex wedding

Some news items you might have missed:

• AP News: A Japanese high court on Friday ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking the ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019.

• Kenneth-in-ther-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including the St. Patrick’s Day issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “Another Victory For Same-Sex Marriage In Japan + Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” + More”

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Pentagon DEI Purge Includes Historic ‘Enola Gay’ Aircraft + More

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Mentions of the Enola Gay (the B-29 bomber that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima) and the pioneering women who completed Marine infantry training are among thousands of online posts slated for removal as the Defense Department seeks to eliminate content related to DEI. The Enola Gay (which was named after the pilot’s mother) was flagged for homosexuality because “gay.” The bomb that was dropped was nicknamed “Little Boy.” Grooming? Continue reading “Pentagon DEI Purge Includes Historic ‘Enola Gay’ Aircraft + More”

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Gavin Newsom Backlash + Russell Tovey’s New Drama ‘Plainclothes’ + More News

Gov. Gavin Newsom (CA)

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: On his new podcast, California Gov. Gavin Newsom told his guest, far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk, that transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports was “deeply unfair.” Newsom made a point to note he agreed with Kirk on other topics as well. Continue reading “Gavin Newsom Backlash + Russell Tovey’s New Drama ‘Plainclothes’ + More News”

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Trevor Project: Two-Thirds Of LGBTQ Youth Want To Move Out Of Florida

Florida

A new report from The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that provides crisis support for LGBTQ young people, found less than half of young LGBTQ Floridians (48%) feel the community they live in was accepting of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The survey, of almost 1,000 young LGBTQ Floridians about their mental health, also found more than two-thirds (69%) of respondents say they (or family members) have considered moving out of Florida because of LGBTQ-related politics and laws. Continue reading “Trevor Project: Two-Thirds Of LGBTQ Youth Want To Move Out Of Florida”

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More Details On Torture/Murder Of Sam Nordquist

Sam Nordquist (image via NY State Police)

More gruesome details have come to light regarding the kidnapping, torture and sexual assault leading up to the death of Sam Nordquist, a transgender Black man from Minnesota who was allegedly imprisoned in a small room of an upstate motel for a month before he died. Continue reading “More Details On Torture/Murder Of Sam Nordquist”

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Pentagon Memo Details US Military Trans Ban + More News

Transgender troops

Some news items for you on this fine Hump Day: • The Advocate: A Defense Department memo filed in federal court confirms that people with gender dysphoria or who have undergone any transition-related medical care are ineligible to serve, with only rare waivers available under extremely limited circumstances. Continue reading “Pentagon Memo Details US Military Trans Ban + More News”

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Cynthia Erivo To Headline Free WorldPride DC 2025 Concert

Cynthia Erivo

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner and 3x Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will headline the WorldPride 2025 Saturday night Street Festival and Concert on the Capitol Stage following the parade. The FREE two-day event will feature a dynamic mix of local artists, DJs, and performers alongside the biggest names in entertainment and will culminate in the Closing Ceremony event. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo To Headline Free WorldPride DC 2025 Concert”

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Trump Administration Withdraws From UN LGBTQ Rights Group

United Nations (image via Depositphotos)

During his first term in the White House, Trump claimed that decriminalizing homosexuality worldwide was a major goal. At the time, LGBTQ advocates called the initiative a “sham” campaign that didn’t actually do anything. But it gave Team Trump ammunition to claim that the administration wasn’t anti-LGBTQ. But now, in his second term, the United States has withdrawn from the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a group of more than 40 countries actively supporting the rights of LGBTQ and intersex people globally. Continue reading “Trump Administration Withdraws From UN LGBTQ Rights Group”