A top Walt Disney Company executive has provided insight into the cancellation of the Star Wars spin-off series The Acolyte, citing its underperformance in relation to its high production costs. Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chairman, discussed the decision in a recent interview with Vulture, explaining that while the company was "happy" with the series' performance, it didn't meet the necessary thresholds to justify a second season.
Beginning January 1, 2025, California public libraries will be prohibited from banning books addressing topics such as race, gender identity, or sexual orientation under the Freedom to Read Act (AB 1825).
Georgia lawmakers plan to introduce legislation in the 2025 session to prohibit transgender students from competing on sports teams or using locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) firmly rejected calls for state funding of sex change operations for transgender inmates, emphasizing the need to prioritize law-abiding citizens over convicted felons.
Democrat Todd Gloria has officially begun his second term as mayor of San Diego this week. Gloria, who was voted as the city's first person of color and first LGBTQ+ mayor, was sworn in during the City of San Diego’s 75th Inauguration Ceremony at the Jacobs Music Center at Copley Symphony Hall.
A suspect has been arrested following an alleged assault on Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday evening. Mace identified her assailant as a pro-LGBTQ activist and vowed to stand firm despite the incident.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces sharp criticism from Congress for attempting to incorporate an LGBTQ+ agenda into U.S. international diplomacy. In a strongly worded letter obtained by Breitbart News, Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, accuses Blinken of overstepping his authority and misrepresenting U.S. treaty obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
Pope Francis has announced a special jubilee pilgrimage for members of the LGBTQ+ community, marking a historic first for the Catholic Church, according to reports in Italian media.
A federal judge has ruled that the City of Prattville, Alabama, must allow an LGBTQ+ pride group, Prattville Pride, to participate in the city’s Christmas parade after the group was initially banned by Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. citing vague “safety concerns.”
