Hegseth backtracks on criticism of gays in the military
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for Defense secretary, is shifting his stance on LGBTQ+ service members. The former Fox Host has previously labeled policies allowing gay and transgender troops a “Marxist agenda.” But when asked by reporters on Thursday after a meeting with Sen. Rand PaulRand Paul (R-Ky.) whether he supports gays serving in…
Porto Rocha celebrates gay culture with boldly explicit new mag, Brazilian Homo
The New York-based agency unveils a bold new NSFW publication celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community through innovative visual storytelling. You don’t see a lot of new print magazines released these d…
Laphonza Butler, 1st LGBTQ+ Black U.S. senator, exits office as Democrats question identity politics
Butler, appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the death of Dianne Feinstein, leaves office after 14 months as Rep. Adam B. Schiff is sworn in Monday…
Going home for the holidays can be challenging if you’re a young trans person—here’s how to prepare
The holiday season often conjures images of warmth, connection and celebration, especially for young people returning to the family home. This can be complicated if you are LGBTQ+, transgender or gender non-conforming…Queer-founded brand discovery platform Famm launches a LinkedIn for the LGBTQ+ community
Famm, the discovery platform for queer-owned brands, was created by BIPOC queer married couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo to help users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now it’s launching a new social networking app for LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners to connect and collaborate. Famm Connect…
Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit
A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers seeking fertility treatment.
A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries
RNS) — The new cardinals include Ukrainian and Palestinian prelates as well as priests who have spoken in favor of promoting women and LGBTQ+ Catholics. The post A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries appeared first on RNS…
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for December 6, 2024
An LGBTQIA+ holiday romcom, a villainess of the ancient world, books to read before you die, and more of today’s best book deals…Commotion As Fire Guts NSIPA Warehouse In Abuja
In response to the incident, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, has directed the formation of a 5-man committee to investigate the fire…