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Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon

Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon

NATIONAL | Mar 26, 2023

A coalition of LGBTQ media groups and companies is teaming up to fight back against harmful political and media narratives about drag performers and trans people.

10 Sexy Baseball Stars to Check Out this MLB Season

10 Sexy Baseball Stars to Check Out this MLB Season

SPORTS | By Shawn Laib | Mar 26, 2023

We've compiled 10 MLB stars ahead of the baseball season. Some of these thirst-worthy hunks have been in baseball for years; others still have a novelty that is sure to surprise more than a few fans.

States' Divisions on Abortion Widen after Roe Overturned

States' Divisions on Abortion Widen after Roe Overturned

POLITICS | By Kimberlee Kruesi | Mar 26, 2023

During the first legislative sessions in most states since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, lawmakers on both sides are dug in.

Israeli Group Asks Court to Punish Netanyahu over Legal Plan

Israeli Group Asks Court to Punish Netanyahu over Legal Plan

INTERNATIONAL | By Tia Goldenberg | Mar 26, 2023

An Israeli good governance group on Sunday asked the country's Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for allegedly violating a conflict of interest agreement.

Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic

Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic

LOCAL | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 26, 2023

A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign this week after some parents complained that their sixth-grade students were shown images of Michelangelo's "David" statue in class.

Drag Community Protests Nebraska Bill

Drag Community Protests Nebraska Bill

NATIONAL | By Margery A. Beck | Mar 26, 2023

Those opposed to the bill made sure the final hearing went out with a flash of glitter and sequins.

Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?

Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 26, 2023

In a move that is sure to piss off Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney is host the "largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world" in September. Is it intentional? The event, to take place in September, is being billed as "the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the worl

Biden's Moves on Alaska Drilling, TikTok Test Young Voters

Biden's Moves on Alaska Drilling, TikTok Test Young Voters

POLITICS | By Jonathan J.Cooper | Mar 26, 2023

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters.

Trump, Facing Potential Indictment, Holds Defiant Waco Rally

Trump, Facing Potential Indictment, Holds Defiant Waco Rally

POLITICS | By Jill Colvin and Michelle R. Price | Mar 26, 2023

Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters.

Crews Continue to Sift Through Deep South Tornado Wreckage

Crews Continue to Sift Through Deep South Tornado Wreckage

NATIONAL | By Leah Willingham | Mar 26, 2023

Search and recovery crews on Sunday resumed the daunting task of digging through the debris of flattened and battered homes, commercial buildings, and municipal offices.

Darcelle, World's Oldest Working Drag Queen, Dies at 92

Darcelle, World's Oldest Working Drag Queen, Dies at 92

OBITUARIES | By Claire Rush | Mar 25, 2023

Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes at age 92.

Parade Disinvites Hawaii Lawmaker after Pride Flag Comments

Parade Disinvites Hawaii Lawmaker after Pride Flag Comments

NATIONAL | By Audrey McAvoy | Mar 25, 2023

The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won't be allowed to participate after he questioned a middle school principal's display of a pride flag.

Mississippi Tornadoes Deadliest Since 2011

Mississippi Tornadoes Deadliest Since 2011

NATIONAL | Mar 25, 2023

With at least 23 people dead, tornadoes that ravaged parts of Mississippi and the Deep South overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade.

Israeli Defense Minister Calls for Halt to Judicial Overhaul

Israeli Defense Minister Calls for Halt to Judicial Overhaul

INTERNATIONAL | By Isabel Debre | Mar 25, 2023

Israel's defense minister called for an immediate halt to the far-right government's contentious plan to overhaul the country's judiciary.

Idaho Governor Signs Firing Squad Execution Bill into Law

Idaho Governor Signs Firing Squad Execution Bill into Law

NATIONAL | Mar 25, 2023

Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment amid a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs.

Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt

Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt

INTERNATIONAL | Mar 25, 2023

A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ+ individuals.

Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?

Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?

NATIONAL | By Barbara Ortutay | Mar 25, 2023

Utah's social media legislation attempts to shield children and teens from the ill effects of social media and empower parents. But can it be enforced — and will there be consequences for LGBTQ+ youth?

Gottmik Calls Anti-Drag Legislation a 'Wake Up Call' for LGBTQ Community

Gottmik Calls Anti-Drag Legislation a 'Wake Up Call' for LGBTQ Community

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 25, 2023

"It's time for the LGBTQ community to wake up, says transgender "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Gottmik. The transgender "RuPaul's Drag Race" star is speaking out against hate-centered legislation.

Hungary Decries West's Criticism of Anti-LGTBQ+, Un-democratic Policies

Hungary Decries West's Criticism of Anti-LGTBQ+, Un-democratic Policies

INTERNATIONAL | By Michael Weissenstein | Mar 25, 2023

The West's criticism of Hungary on democratic and cultural issues makes its right-wing government reluctant to offer support on NATO's buildup against Russia, Hungary's foreign minister said.

Piquet Fined for Racist, Homophobic Comments about Hamilton

Piquet Fined for Racist, Homophobic Comments about Hamilton

INTERNATIONAL | By Eléonore Hughes | Mar 25, 2023

Retired Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has been ordered to pay $950,000 in "moral damages" for making racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton.

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