A Georgia police department that recently fired an officer for confronting a biological male in a women’s restroom is now requiring all officers to undergo LGBTQ-focused sensitivity training.
Netflix is facing sharp criticism from the Pentagon over its new military drama Boots, which tells the story of a gay man joining the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1990s.
Netflix has once again sparked outrage among parents after slipping a same-sex wedding and kiss into its children’s program Ada Twist, Scientist. In season four’s eleventh episode, titled Blue River Wedding, the animated show—targeted at preschool and elementary-aged children—features a gay couple exchanging vows, raising serious concerns about Hollywood’s growing effort to normalize adult sexual themes in programming meant for toddlers.
Kamala Harris, in her memoir 107 Days, reveals Pete Buttigieg was her preferred running mate during the 2024 campaign — but ultimately, she decided against the pairing, believing the American electorate wasn’t ready. She writes that Buttigieg “would have been an ideal partner — if I were a straight white man.”
Allegations are emerging that Tyler Robinson, the 22‑year‑old suspect charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, had an online history involving sexually explicit “furry” content. These reports, not yet independently verified in full, are drawing attention as the investigation proceeds.
GLAAD released a statement after Charlie Kirk’s assassination condemning political violence while also accusing the conservative leader of having spread “infinite amounts of disinformation” about LGBTQ people. The group warned that rhetoric about trans issues, used by Kirk and Turning Point USA, contributed to harm and pushed platforms to prioritize safety over inflammatory politics.
The New York Mets are facing a rough patch following a controversial incident during their June 13 “Pride Night” at Citi Field. During the singing of the National Anthem, the stadium’s video board displayed an LGBTQ+ pride flag, drawing criticism from some fans and commentators who viewed it as inappropriate during a moment meant to honor the nation.
Pride organizers across the United States are facing major financial troubles as corporate sponsors pull back support, with Seattle among the latest cities to announce a massive budget shortfall. Seattle Pride revealed a $350,000 funding gap for its 2025 events, forcing organizers to turn to grassroots donations to keep the celebrations alive.
Tavis Forsyth, a contract employee at the Kennedy Center, was fired on Thursday after posting a nude protest video on YouTube opposing changes at the center under President Donald Trump’s leadership. Forsyth, 32, who identifies as queer and uses "they/them" pronouns, created a 35-minute spoken-word poem in which they criticized the alleged banning of drag performers at the venue.
