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Gay man shot dead outside LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando as suspect charged with murder
Police arrested Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr, 37, who was later charged with second-degree murder
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New York hospital closes trans youth programme, prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates
"This is yet another example of a private institution capitulating to the federal government’s assault on transgender rights," says New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock’s workout video is widely mocked by liberals: ‘A twink and his daddy’
Responses included AI-generated images of the shirtless pair kissing and in various precarious situations, in light of Kennedy Jr’s recent cocaine confession
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European Parliament passes vote calling for recognition of trans women
The resolution will now inform discussions between EU institutions ahead of negotiations in New York
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Stonewall Pride flag row escalates as activists sue Trump administration over removal
The lawsuit argues that removing the flag without public notice or review violated federal law and the Administrative Procedure Act
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Uganda election sees prominent Anti-Homosexuality Act supporters lose seats
In 2023, one called for the "castration" of LGBTQ+ people, arguing that prison sentences would not stop homosexuality
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Anderson Cooper steps down from CBS News’s 60 Minutes to focus on family
"I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible," said Cooper
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Chuck Schumer moves to make Stonewall Pride flag permanent: ‘It’s a living symbol of struggle and resilience’
"I am introducing legislation to designate the Pride flag as a congressionally authorised flag in America," said senate minority leader Schumer
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Ohio introduces anti-trans bill protecting parents who reject their child’s gender identity
"This legislation is a simple fix to the pressures that are being put on our parents," said Republican Josh Williams
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Protesters rally at Stonewall after Trump administration removes Pride flag from landmark
“New York is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, and no act of erasure will ever change or silence that history,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Grindr trials ultra-premium $500-a-month plan using artificial intelligence
Grindr EDGE is currently being trialled with a limited number of users in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
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Anti same-sex marriage campaigners falsely accuse Barack Obama of supporting their agenda
Obama’s image appears alongside Charlie Kirk, Allie Beth Stuckey and Seth Dillon, despite him being a long-time supporter of LGBTQ+ rights
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The Mark of Cain guitarist Josie Scott comes out as a trans woman
“As I’ve aged, and mortality is ever closer, I’ve decided to embrace, rather than endure, who I am,” the 63-year-old wrote
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Council of Europe votes to ban conversion practices despite last-ditch lobbying from Sex Matters
"No state should claim fidelity to human rights while allowing these practices to continue," said Helena Dalli, former European Commissioner for Equality
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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty over killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, judge rules
Mangione, an Ivy League graduate from a wealthy Maryland family, has denied all accusations and remains in custody
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Rob Jetten moves closer to Dutch prime minister role after coalition breakthrough
If confirmed, Jetten would become the Netherlands’s youngest prime minister and the first gay person to hold office
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Erin Reed’s transgender Girl Scouts sell over 71,000 cookie boxes, bringing hope to trans youth
"It’s become easier and more essential to find the members that you can connect with,” says Reed
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Russia criminalises support for LGBTQ+ human rights group, ILGA World
“Together, we will continue building a more just world for everyone,” says ILGA World executive director Julia Ehrt
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Patagonia files lawsuit against Pattie Gonia seeking $1 in monetary damages over trademark dispute
Patagonia wants the court to issue legal injunctions that stop Gonia from selling merchandise that allegedly copies or imitates their logo
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LGBTQ+ authors report falling royalties amid US bans
Several authors told The Hill that income from LGBTQ+ titles has declined over the past year