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How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Pete Buttigieg confronts Elon Muskā€™s falsehoods about governmentā€™s Hurricane Helene relief: ā€˜Give me a callā€™

The tech billionaire acknowledged speaking with the transportation secretary.

Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how

Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.

Puerto Rican Students Plead for Extended Stay at NYU

The Hurricane Maria Assistance Program gave Puerto Rican students the opportunity to study in New York, but now they may have to return to the ravaged island.

Lady Gaga: Italy's Failure to Pass LGBTQ+ Rights Bill 'Total Disaster'

"You deserve to be protected at all costs, like every human being on earth," the out actress and singer tells Italy's LGBTQ+ community.

At Values Voter Summit, Trump Boasts of Homophobic, Sexist Victories

He touts all of his divisive policies, ignoring the harm they're doing.

Trump Jr. Calls Pete Buttigieg 'That Gay Guy' During Homophobic TV Rant

Appearing on the Newsmax network, the former president's oldest son ranted about the sexuality of the transportation secretary.

Orlando United Day Will Honor Pulse Victims

Numerous events have been scheduled for Monday in Orlando to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.

Key considerations for supporting LGBTQ+ communities in humanitarian crises

In times of crisis, LGBTQ+ communities are often overlooked and left behind. The call for upholding LGBTQ+ rights in humanitarian responses is a vital priority.

The Resistance Will Be Televised

With women, immigrants, people of color, and LGBT people under attack in America, Samira Wiley's new series, The Handmaid's Tale, feels alarmingly urgent.

The Insider Is Out

In 2006, a blog announced to the world that Thomas Roberts is gay, and the then CNN anchor instantly became the poster boy for a very rare breed: the out news anchor. But as Sean Kennedy reports, the success of Roberts and other out anchors and on-air talent may finally shatter their industry's glass ceiling for gays -- and usher in the future of broadcast news

The Insider Is Out

In 2006 a blog announced to the world that Thomas Roberts is gay, and the then CNN anchor instantly became the poster boy for a very rare breed: the out news anchor. But as Sean Kennedy reports, the success of Roberts and other out anchors and on-air talent may finally shatter their industry's glass ceiling for gays -- and usher in the future of broadcast news.

Ricky-Vicky Smackdown ā€™07!

Finally, some fighting on Project Runway. It's not much fighting, mind you, but in this chilled-out season you take it where you find it.

Pete Buttigieg defends Bidenā€™s Hurricane Milton response & blasts Trumpā€™s dangerous relief misinformation

The transportation secretary has appeared on television networks to provide truthful information after the spread of unprecedented lies.

10 Things to Help You Deal With Vicarious Trauma

We can all use some help in dealing withĀ the emotions aroused by Club Q tragedy and other attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

Marjorie Taylor Greene bizarrely claims FEMA 'hates Christians' because it aids trans women

The conservative is mad that FEMA is using Hurricane Helene relief resources to "house migrants." Her evidence? A discussion panel from a year and a half ago.

How Provincetown Can Move Past the 'Cluster'

The gay tourism mecca became ground zero forĀ "breakthrough" COVID cases, but a brighter, healthier future is possible.

Lopez, Estefan, Moreno Join Lin-Manuel Miranda in Song for Puerto Rico

Dozens of artists join in on Miranda's song to help raise money for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.

Pete Buttigieg commits federal resources to Baltimore bridge collapse recovery

From the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the transportation secretary promised that the Biden-Harris administration would be there to help the area recover.