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Midori Monet, a Black trans woman from Seattle, Washington, has been crowned Miss International Queen 2025, marking a historic moment for the USA in the world’s most prestigious beauty pageant for trans women. The 25-year-old dazzled judges and audiences alike at the grand finale held at Tiffany’s Show

In a bipartisan move, US Senators Tammy Baldwin (Democrats - Wisconsin) and Lisa Murkowski (Republicans - Alaska) have introduced legislation aimed at reinstating a vital mental health lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth that was abruptly terminated by the Trump administration in July. The proposed bill, titled the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access

President Donald Trump has ignited fierce backlash following remarks made in the Oval Office suggesting he would support the removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags from public spaces in Washington DC, and potentially treat them as symbols of domestic terrorism. The comments came during an exchange with Brian Glenn, a correspondent

Second Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott, a 31-year-old Army Reservist from Lisbon, Ohio, has emerged as the lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans individuals from serving in the U.S. military. Talbott, described by peers and superiors as selfless and patriotic, is

Vivian Wilson, the 21-year-old estranged trans daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, made a striking debut at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), walking the runway in a politically charged show that championed trans rights and challenged societal norms. Vivian, who legally changed her name and gender in 2022, took centre