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Problematic rapper Azealia Banks claims that being gay or trans is “not natural”

Problematic rapper Azealia Banks claims that being gay or trans is “not natural”

Problematic rapper Azealia Banks is once again under fire after posting inflammatory comments on social media claiming that being gay or trans is “not natural.” The remarks, made on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked widespread condemnation from fans, LGBTQ+ advocates, and health professionals. Banks wrote: “Being gay and transgender is

Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Trump’s anti-trans military ban in powerful speech

Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Trump’s anti-trans military ban in powerful speech

US Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, has delivered a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s ban on trans military personnel, calling the policy “immoral,” “unfair,” and “un-American.” Speaking passionately on the House floor, McBride denounced the Trump administration’s decision to expel trans service

US bans trans athletes from Olympics ahead of LA 2028

US bans trans athletes from Olympics ahead of LA 2028

In a move that has sparked international controversy, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a ban on trans women competing in women’s categories at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision comes just three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics are set to be held

Reclaim the Flag? LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries share divided views on the American flag in new documentary

Reclaim the Flag? LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries share divided views on the American flag in new documentary

A new short documentary, Reclaim the Flag, has ignited conversation as LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries offer candid, and at times conflicting, reflections on the symbolism of the American flag. The 30-minute film, which premiered on YouTube on 17 July, features over 50 voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum - including

Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness

Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness

Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotional

Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton University over alleged trans discrimination

Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton University over alleged trans discrimination

Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging discrimination after being barred from competing in a women’s race in May. The suit, lodged in Mercer County civil court, claims Schreiner was removed from the final heat sheet of the women’s 200-metre event just 15

Trump administration shuts down lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth

Trump administration shuts down lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth

In a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from mental health advocates and LGBTQ+ organisations, the Trump administration has officially terminated the specialised LGBTQ+ youth service within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The decision, enacted on Thursday, ends a vital support channel that has served nearly 1.5 million

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