News

Vandalism of Reno’s “Biggest Little Rainbow Bridge” Sparks Outrage and LGBTQ+ Solidarity

International

Egypt and Iran Complain About Planned World Cup 'Pride' Match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s...

by Jon Gambrell | Dec 10

Nearly Half the Tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics Still Unsold With 2 Months to Go

Construction on the main hockey arena is still not finished. Spectator and media areas at the controversial sliding venue also need to be completed.

by Andrew Dampf | Dec 10

National

Justice Department Can Unseal Records From Epstein's 2019 Sex Trafficking Case, Judge Says

A judge has ruled secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public

by Michael R. Sisak | Dec 10

Federal Agents Use Pepper Spray on Crowd in Somali Neighborhood of Minneapolis Amid Trump Crackdown

Federal agents have used pepper spray to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis

by Mark Vancleave and Steve Karnowski | Dec 10

Politics

Judge Orders Georgia to Continue Hormone Therapy for Transgender Inmates

A federal judge has ordered Georgia's prison system to provide hormone therapy for transgender inmates

by Jeff Amy | Dec 9

Trump Threatens Funding for Chicago Transit After Woman Set on Fire

The Trump administration is threatening to pull public transportation funding from Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman...

by Todd Richmond | Dec 9

Business

ABC Signs Jimmy Kimmel to a One-Year Contract Extension, Months After Temporary Suspension

President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.

by David Bauder | Dec 9

Denver LGBTQ+ Youth Organization YouthSeen Closes Office After Burglary and Major Funding Losses

YouthSeen, a Denver-based nonprofit that supports queer and transgender youth, has closed its physical office indefinitely after a burglary that stole nearly...

Dec 9

Health

California Officials Warn Against Foraging Wild Mushrooms After Deadly Poisoning Outbreak

California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms

by Associated Press | Dec 9

From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation

An emerging internet-born term, “berrisexuality,” is gaining attention in LGBTQ+ online spaces as a microlabel describing people primarily attracted to...

Dec 8