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Texas Supreme Court allows judges to refuse same-sex weddings based on “sincerely held religious beliefs.”

Irish activists declare a “gender violence emergency” and plan a march on November 25th in Dublin.

Rob Jetten set to become the Netherlands’ first openly gay and youngest prime minister.

Texas man’s reconstructive surgery paid for after defending a trans woman from attack.

Rep. Nancy Mace sparks backlash with anti-LGBTQ tweet after previously supporting marriage equality.

Portland’s last lesbian bar announces closure amid financial struggles.

Canadian government announces new funding for LGBTQ+ security and women’s leadership.

Vandals target multiple LGBTQ-owned businesses across Denver in a string of attacks.

Luke Evans to star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway.

Immigration Equality continues to fight for LGBTQ+ refugees amid Trump’s second term.

Education Department to deny student loan forgiveness for employees of LGBTQ+ non-profits.

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Texas Supreme Court Backs Judges Refusing Same-Sex Weddings

Dallas Church Paints Rainbow Steps for Inclusion

AOC Roasts Anti-Trans Troll Riley Gaines

Grindr Could Go Private in $3.46B Deal

Polyamory Trends Go Mainstream

Alan Cumming Wants Martha Stewart on The Traitors

Global Rise in Trump-Inspired Far-Right Movements

Elon Musk’s “Grokipedia” Pushes Disinformation

Minneapolis Gay-Owned Ice Cream Shop Firebombed Twice

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Drag Queens Attacked in Cork While Filming Promo Video

Hailey Bieber Pushes Back Against Transphobic Insults

Queer Gamers Concerned After The Sims Developer Buyout

Gavin Newsom Criticized Over Trans Athlete Comments

35% of LGBTQ Workers Hear Anti-Queer Remarks at Work

Queensland Court Reinstates Puberty Blocker Access

Hilary Duff Announces New LGBTQ-Focused Music

Pete Buttigieg Leads Early 2028 Poll in New Hampshire

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NYC mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani honors trans icon Sylvia Rivera.

U.S. Virgin Islands make history recognizing Transgender and Intersex people.

King Charles III unveils national memorial for LGBTQ+ service members.

Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people reach record highs in the U.S.

Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler eyed for Miami Vice reboot.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparks backlash over “soybean farmer” remark.

Conservative writer Jonah Goldberg denounces Trump’s “king” rhetoric.

Oregon mom fuels trans panic with student walkout.

Federal judge strikes down Biden-era trans healthcare protections.

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Queer Ally Unseats Anti-LGBTQ+ Mayor in Alaska

Hailey Bieber Delivers Powerful Message on Gender Identity

White House Website Targets Democrats Amid Scandal

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Netflix Boycott Over Strawberry Shortcake

Fake LGBTQ+ News Floods Facebook

Supreme Court May Hear Kim Davis Case Threatening Marriage Equality

Maine Senate Candidate Apologizes for Homophobic Posts and Tattoo

Illinois Army Captain Runs for Congress to Defend LGBTQ+ Rights

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• Kim Davis case heads to U.S. Supreme Court
• Church of England priests defy ban on same-sex blessings
• Minnesota Supreme Court backs trans weightlifter JayCee Cooper
• Cuomo’s old homophobic slogan resurfaces in NYC mayoral race
• Canada’s Drag Race introduces drag king competitor
• Kit Connor joins new Andrew Haigh drama A Long Winter
• Chappell Roan launches $400K Midwest Princess Project
• ISD report warns of rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate
• Russian coach blames “bisexual West” for Olympic ban
• Dallas church paints rainbow steps in defiance
• Tennessee schools ban Pride flags
• White House site pushes partisan narrative

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• Janelle Monáe says she time-traveled to see David Bowie perform.
• Manchester Pride enters voluntary liquidation amid financial strain.
• Ace Awareness Week celebrates visibility and understanding.
• “Beers with Queers” event targeted by hate group in Ontario.
• Joe Rogan calls Marjorie Taylor Greene “to the left” of Hillary Clinton.
• Netflix’s BOOTS doubles viewership and wins global acclaim.
• South Korea recognizes same-sex couples in national census.
• Japan’s new Prime Minister says gays are “fine” but rejects same-sex marriage.

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• West Hollywood Drug Bust in Rainbow District (NBC Los Angeles)
• Ohio Pastor Who Opposed LGBTQ Books Charged with Child Rape (The Enquirer)
• Americans Leaving Religion Over LGBTQ Hostility
• California Adds Trevor Project Hotline to Student IDs (The Trevor Project)
• Colman Domingo Joins Wicked: For Good
• Manchester Clinic Offers Rowling Tattoo Removal for Trans Rights
• Mass Suicide Attempt Among Trans Community in India (Hindustan Times)
• Judge Blocks Trump-Era School Censorship (U.S. District Court)
• GOP Aide Calls for Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
• Virginia Lt. Gov. Denies Anti-Gay Remark Despite Video

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• Trump Commutes Sentence of George Santos in Federal Fraud Case
• High Court Rules in Favour of Trans Man Seeking Gender Recognition
• Pentagon Slams Netflix Over Queer Marine Series
• New Study Finds LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Decline Linked to Hostile Legislation
• Church of Norway Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community for Past Discrimination
• Virginia GOP Candidate’s Supporters Launch Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Campaign
• Vermont Senator Resigns Following Racist Group Chat Scandal

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• Variety / The Advocate — Tami Roman faces backlash for comments about daughter’s girlfriend
• ESPN / The Trevor Project — NFL and Carl Nassib donate $100K for LGBTQ+ youth
• NBC News — World Gay Rodeo Finals celebrates 50 years
• Gay City News — Brooklyn police hunt suspect in anti-LGBTQ+ chair attack
• The News-Review / OPB — Oregon students walk out over trans student’s bathroom rights
• Uncloseted Media — Two-Spirit activist Chrystos on Indigenous resistance
• GLAAD / Billboard — Snoop Dogg releases “Love Is Love” for Spirit Day
• MSNBC / AP — Treasury Secretary compares Charlie Kirk’s death to 9/11
• The Wrap / Variety — NBC cuts diversity and LGBTQ+ news teams
• Washington Post / NBC News — Pete Buttigieg joins Virginia governor’s race rally
• Cleveland Plain Dealer / HRC — Ohio enacts binary-sex definition in new budget

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