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Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

NYC Gay Leather Bar Targeted by Robbers Who Drugged Victims

The robbers were able to get between $1,000 to $5,000 from each of the victims.

Holiday Gifts for the Techie 2012

Desirable items for the adorable nerd or lady wirehead in your life. Even if that's you.

How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws

A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.

Now Trending: #GayLifeNoDiversityInSight

The Oscars aren't the only ones with a fixation on straight, white men, according to this writer.

Tough guys do dance

When American Ballet Theatre's powerful Brazilian star, Marcelo Gomes, takes on the role of Romeo, audiences learn why it's hot to be out

Chronicling the LGBT Familes Who Used the Court System for Change

Author Carlos A. Ball chronicles the stories of LGBT parents who have fundamentally changed how American law defines and regulates parenthood in this excerpt from The Right to Be Parents: LGBT Families and the Transformation of Parenthood.

Face Surveillance Technology Erases Trans and Nonbinary People

It's time to press pause on government use of this technology, says Tre'Andre Valentine of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition.

Marine Corps' Nude Photo Sharing Scandal Expands to Include Gay Porn Sites

A scandal that began with hundreds of Marines caught sharing nude photos of fellow female servicemembers on social media has expanded to include sharing of photos of males servicemembers on gay porn sites. 

Ohio Marriage Ruling Stayed, Except for Plaintiffs

Federal judge Timothy Black granted a stay on his ruling striking down Ohio's marriage recognition ban, but ordered the state to issue birth certificates listing both married same-sex parents to the four plaintiff couples.

The anti-trans legislation risk map: A state by state breakdown

So far in 2024, there are already 400+ bills targeting transgender people. This map assesses the risk of the worst laws passing.

Rebecca Root Is Blazing a New Frontier for Trans Actors

Of course trans actors can play cisgender roles, says Rebecca Root, who discusses her groundbreaking characters in The Sisters Brothers and Colette.

Op-ed: The Real Reason Rob Portman Won't Run

It's tough out there for a nerd.

Your Guide to Season 1 of I Am Cait

With a second season now on order, here's a complete collection of our He Said, She Said reviews of I Am Cait and links to online episodes.

Hungary seeks to ban Pride and amend constitution to recognize only male and female genders

Hungarian officials say they have been emboldened by Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ moves.

Judge Strikes Down Ohio's Marriage Recognition Ban

Federal judge Timothy Black held true to his word and issued a ruling ordering Ohio to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other states.

Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel Exits Meta Board to Fund Trump Candidates

Thiel has been on Facebook's parent company's board since 2005.

Homeless Man Brutally Beaten to Death 'For Being Gay'

Two men have been charged with the murder of the 53-year-old father of one.

5 Ways Australia's New Equality Minister Is Making It Better

Martin Foley says same-sex couples will be able to adopt and religious groups in Victoria won't be able to discriminate against LGBT workers.

Striking Back Over Allegations of Investigative Negligence

Defending my decision to name Larry Frost one of the unidentified victims of the 1973 UpStairs Lounge fire, the largest mass killing of gay people prior to the Pulse massacre.