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Adam Silvera speaks onstage at the 2020 Audie Awards Gala at Guastavino's in New York City on March 2, 2020.

Books
Arts

'The First to Die At The End' could be the newest Adam Silvera YA blockbuster

6:27am October 04, 2022

by Brandon Gates

YA phenom Adam Silvera has a new novel out Oct. 4. It's a prequel to his blockbuster They Both Die At the End, which is still on The New York Times bestsellers list after more than two years.

At their most recent General Convention, the Episcopal church passed resolutions supporting gender-affirming care and developing resources to welcome and support transgender and nonbinary people.

Religion

Trans religious leaders say scripture should inspire inclusive congregations

11:56am September 25, 2022

by Deena Prichep

As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians use similar sacred texts and traditions to build a theology that embraces trans lives as part of God's creation.

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Activist and transgender cyclist Molly Cameron, third from right, next to former NBA player Reggie Miller, second from left, before the SBT GRVL race.

Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport

5:01am August 16, 2022

by Jay Price

Not just for the super fit, gravel bike racing has exploded into one of the most popular forms of biking in the U.S. Organizers have worked so that everyone feels included and welcome.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis displays the signed Parental Rights in Education, the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, flanked by elementary school students during a news conference on Monday at Classical Preparatory school in Shady Hills, Fla.

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

9:43am April 01, 2022

by The Associated Press

The challenge against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

Josh Cavallo of Adelaide, left, and Daniel Stynes of the Glory contest for the ball during the A-League match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United at HBF Park, on May 19 in Perth, Australia.

Josh Cavallo becomes one of the few professional men's footballers to come out as gay

4:38pm October 27, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

The Adelaide United midfielder announced that he was gay in a video posted to the team's Twitter account Tuesday.

Catholics gathered in front of Warsaw's church of Holy Cross in an anti-LGBT protest in May.

World News

Local Governments In Poland Rescind Anti-LGBT Resolutions, Fearing Loss Of EU Funding

12:33pm September 28, 2021

by Scott Neuman

In 2019, more than 100 provinces and municipalities in Poland passed resolutions declaring they were "LGBT-free." They're backing down as the EU warns it will cut off funding to local governments.

A lesbian couple hold hands during the annual Gay Pride rally, on June 8, 2007. Recent survey data shows that LGBTQ adults in the U.S. are more likely to report higher rates of food and economic insecurity.

National

LGBTQ Adults Are Facing Hunger At Almost Twice The Rate As Others, New Data Shows

3:13pm August 12, 2021

by Josie Fischels

LGBTQ Americans in a new Census survey reported higher rates of food and economic insecurity, indicating the community is experiencing a particularly heavy financial toll from the pandemic.

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Paris in Jan. 2020.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Directs Fiery Essay At Former Student — And Cancel Culture

4:46pm June 17, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Two literary stars from Nigeria are engaging in a very public feud — a fight that is both personal and also enfolds bigger questions about feminism, gender identity and social media.