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Page shines in trans family drama ‘Close to You’
Nov 16, 2024 · As we approach Thanksgiving 2024, it seems safe to say that holiday dinners with the family back home are going to be even more stressful than usual. Those conversations with cousins and in-laws around the table have always been a minefield to navigate for queer people from traditional families. This year, knowing that the uncle seated across from you voted for somebody who might take away ...
Elise Stefanik pledges to advance ‘America First’ agenda at UN
Jan 22, 2025 · United Nations Elise Stefanik pledges to advance ‘America First’ agenda at UN Senate Foreign Relations Committee held confirmation hearing on Tuesday
Trump previews anti-trans executive orders in inaugural address
Jan 20, 2025 · President Donald Trump in his inaugural address previewed the anti-transgender executive orders he said he will sign.
In photos: The aftermath of the Eaton Canyon fire in Altadena
Jan 10, 2025 · Photo credit Gisselle Palomera Homes in the Altadena neighborhoods were caught ablaze during heavy wind conditions on Wednesday, lasting all the way through Thursday night. The Eaton Canyon fire is one of the largest growing fires in Greater Los Angeles. Many homeowners have started filing FEMA requests and been immediately denied. Photo credit Gisselle Palomera Scores of power lines were ...
Vatican approves Italian guidelines for gay priests
Jan 13, 2025 · The Vatican has approved new guidelines that opens the door for gay men to become priests in Italy. Pope Francis backs them.
LA’s lesbian fire chief under fire by bigots and blazes
Jan 13, 2025 · Though climate change, strong winds and other environmental factors and electrical systems are the biggest culprits, the alt-right is using this deadly disaster as their opportunity to blame LGBTQ+ people – particularly lesbian Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and her DEI measures.
Ugandan advocacy groups step up fight against mpox
Jan 22, 2025 · Ugandan advocacy groups have stepped up their fight against mpox as cases continue to soar in the East African country.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Franklin Graham to give invocation at Trump’s …
Jan 13, 2025 · Anti-LGBTQ+ evangelist Franklin Graham will deliver the invocation for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
Indian Supreme Court rejects marriage equality ruling appeals
Jan 14, 2025 · The Indian Supreme Court on Jan. 9 rejected a series of petitions that challenged its 2023 ruling against marriage equality.