Margaret Hetherman

The law doesn’t address actual voyeurism or sexual assault, and puts law enforcement in the difficult position of determining an individual’s biological sex.

This year’s theme shines a queer spotlight on small towns, rural areas and suburbs: “Queering the Canon: We’re Out Here” is playing at BAM, March 26-30, 2026

The scout organization’s “difficult decision” follows last year’s Supreme Court ruling on sex and gender.

On Monday, TxDOT started water-blasting Pride and Black Lives Matters crosswalks following a mandate to remove 30 decorated crossings in South Dallas.

Golfer Hailey Davidson has filed a lawsuit against the USGA, LPGA and three LPGA officials, following changes to gender eligibility policies.

The Rutherford County Library System board is considering firing Director Luanne James after her refusal to relocate more than 100 LGBTQ+ titles from youth to adult section.

New ballet creation brings the pas de deux to the story of the 19th century landowner Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack.

Morrison was shot by a man she met on Grindr; she is remembered for her gentle spirit, and love of picking plums and cherries by the creek.

Chaz Bono, son of superstar Cher and the late Sonny Bono, met his wife 40 years ago as teenagers – then friendship turned to love.

In a milestone moment, Bhumika Shrestha became the first transgender woman MP in the first election since Nepal’s anti-corruption uprising last September.

Two former DOGE staffers used keywords like “gay” and “BIPOC” in a hunt for DEI-related content – resulting in the largest mass termination of grants in the history of NEH.

Hudson Webber was qualified to be assistant manager, and was only terminated after management became aware of their gender identity and expression.

As the government continues its campaign against DEI, attorneys across the U.S. are determined to put an end to “unlawful” federal demands for sensitive student information.

The fundraiser will also honor Michael Patrick King for his work uplifting LGBTQ+ stories on screen.

If the bill becomes law, schools that allow trans women athletes to compete could face lawsuits brought by female athletes for damages over physical harm, and loss of scholarships or professional opportunities.

Peter Doctor, chief creative officer of the Disney-owned company, told the Wall Street Journal, “…As time’s gone on, I realized my job is to make sure the films appeal to everybody.”

After Republican backlash, Trump recanted wording on a post that suggested he was okay with gender-affirming surgery for minors, a procedure that is rarely, if ever, performed, according to Harvard research.

“The Necessary Foundation” will provide financial support, mentorship and on-set experience to the next generation of queer filmmakers.

After mounting criticism around immigration crackdowns, Trump has fired the Homeland Security Secretary and appointed her “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.”

In response to Kansas’ sweeping attack on the personal autonomy of trans people, Lyft is stepping in to make it a little easier to get around.

Following Trump admin threats to pull federal funds, NYU stopped offering puberty-blocking meds and hormone therapies to youth diagnosed with gender dysphoria – the AG is demanding such treatments be resumed.

The decision blocks a state law that had sought to protect transgender and gender nonconforming students who might be vulnerable to abuse.

A court of appeals ruled that Texas can ban some performances on public property, or in the presence of minors, while the legal battle plays out.

Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Luis Casas plans to see North Dakota in court over a law that makes it a crime to prescribe puberty blockers to teens.

Dr. Shannon “SJ” Joslin said they were targeted for hanging a trans flag on El Capitan during off-duty hours last year.

Both writers and nurses, nonbinary ex-nun Kelli Dunham, and sister, Beth Toner Dunham, bring Midwest sensibilities and quirky family stories to the Lower East Side.

A permanent memorial and reflection space will be erected – to honor victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting of 2016.

Farah was granted legal protection by US Immigration, but deported to a compound in Cameroon then flown to Morocco, where she now faces the dangers that she fled.

Women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight and speed skater Brittany Bowe struck gold to last a lifetime when they found each other at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing – now, they’re putting a ring on it.

Despite lacking legal authority to control K-12 curriculum, the DOJ will probe districts’ use of sexual orientation and gender ideology content, notification of parental opt-out rights, and student access to “single-sex intimate spaces.”

NYU cites the “current regulatory environment” in making the decision, which comes in the wake of Trump’s threats to pull funding from facilities that provide gender-affirming care.

The lawsuit asserts that Trump’s removal of the flag violated laws that permit flags to be flown that provide historical context.

Jackson advocated for LGBTQ+ rights within the mainstream agenda in the 1980s, and united diverse and marginalized groups through the Rainbow Coalition.

Reckoning with transphobia, Levine said that over time, he gained more understanding “about the culture and the reality of the meaning of gender.”

The General Synod formally shut down the “Living in Love and Faith” project which had fostered dialogue about sexuality, gender, relationships, and marriage.

“Every song we play is a reminder of who we are: skilled, united, and unafraid to stand up for ourselves,” DJ Monstar says. “We care for our communities every day, now we’re showing up just as fiercely for each other.”