The New York Rangers have stated that they support individuals' rights to express their beliefs after players did not wear Pride Night warm-up jerseys ahead of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The team's statement also said that they "respect the LGBTQ+ community and we are proud to bring attention to important local community organizations as part of another great Pride Night."
Dylan Mulvaney, a trans actress and influencer with over 1 million followers on Instagram and 10 million followers on TikTok, has revealed the results of her recent facial feminization surgery. In a video posted on her social media channels, Mulvaney shows off her new face while dancing and resembling Natalie Portman in the movie Black Swan.
A Louisiana man, Chance Seneca, 21, was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison on Wednesday for kidnapping and attempting to murder a gay teen as part of a broader hate crime scheme targeting men on an LGBTQ dating app. Seneca pleaded guilty in September, admitting to kidnapping the teen whom he met on Grindr with the intention of killing him and dismembering his body.
In a recent legal battle, a Colorado baker who gained a partial victory in the U.S. Supreme Court after refusing to make a gay couple's wedding cake due to his Christian faith, has lost an appeal in his latest legal fight, involving his rejection of a request for a birthday cake celebrating a gender transition.
“The FBI has seen a horrific increase in reports of financial sextortion schemes targeting minor boys—and the fact is that the many victims who are afraid to come forward are not even included in those numbers"
The U.S. health regulator on Friday proposed new blood donation guidelines for men who have sex with men that are based on individual risk rather than across-the-board requirements, a move it said is in line with other countries and will help ensure the U.S. blood supply.
Following widespread online criticism, Dungy apologized on Twitter later, writing: “I saw a tweet and I responded to it in the wrong way. As a Christian I should speak in love and in ways that are caring and helpful. I failed to do that and I am deeply sorry.” However, Dungy's apology did little to quell critics who were quick to castigate the sports analyst for making repeated homophobic remarks over the years.
Santos' exchange with Trixie is not only a public embarrassment for the politician, but it also highlights the deeply ingrained hypocrisy at the heart of his beliefs and actions. How can Santos claim to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community while actively working to harm and marginalize that very community?
The 95th Academy Awards, set to take place on March 12th at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, brings a significant level of LGBTQ+ representation to the forefront of the award ceremony. The official Oscar nominations were announced yesterday, and several films featuring LGBTQ+ characters and storylines have received nods for top awards.