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Who is Laura Loomer, the MAGA Republican too racist even for Marjorie Taylor Greene?

The right-wing extremist is exerting her influence on Donald Trump and the MAGA base.

Tinder Is Allegedly Banning Transgender Users

Transgender users of the dating app are getting reported and banned from Tinder for their gender identity, say many on social media.

TikTok may be banned in the U.S. after Biden signs new law — Why?

What does a TikTok ban actually mean for users and creators? Here's what you need to know.

Supreme Court Upholds California's Ex-Gay Therapy Ban

The Supreme Court declined to review two lawsuits brought forth by anti-LGBT organizations.

Ron DeSantis to Kick Off 2024 Presidential Run on Twitter with Elon Musk

DeSantis is widely perceived as Trump’s most formidable primary challenger, but his standing has slipped.

There have already been 4,000 instances of book banning in America this school year: report

PEN America’s latest findings shed light on the targeted censorship of content related to race, sexuality, and violence, sparking advocacy and resistance across the nation.

Emblem on Trump Campaign T-Shirt Resembles Nazi Symbol

A Jewish group says the similarities are not an accident.

Army appears to make trans service ban official with social media post

The Army “will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” the post states.

Facebook Slammed for New Restrictions on Sexual Content

But the social media titan asserts the guidelines don't ban mention of sexual orientation, as some outlets have reported.

LGBTQ+ TikTokers: Banning app will 'eliminate' online communities & activism (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ TikTokers are warning that a ban on the app would have a "disproportionate effect on the queer community."

'I Am Gay' Goes Viral After Chinese Site Weibo Censors LGBT Content

The website's decision to remove gay content is viewed as part of a larger move under President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party to stifle ideas. 

Trump Blog Shuts Down Permanently After a Month

But the former guy won't go away completely -- an aide says he will have a new platform, and he's scheduling public appearances before friendly audiences.

Facebook Apologizes for Banning Gay Photographer

Why has Facebook repeatedly targeted photographer Michael Stokes for his photos of wounded soldiers and gay themed art? Site execs won't say, but they at least offered an apology to the artist.

Indonesia's Antigay Crackdown: 51 Arrests at Sauna

It's part of a string of actions by police against LGBT Indonesians.

Out Florida lawmaker defends bill banning kids from social media

LGBTQ+ advocates day the ban would harm queer youth's access to information, but state Rep. Michele Rayner says the harms outweigh the benefits of social media.

Conversion therapy content is being banned by social media companies thanks to the work of LGBTQ+ group

Promoting the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy now violates several companies’ content policies. Some companies say it's thanks to GLAAD's recommendations and research.

Will TikTok go dark? Will Trump enforce the ban? Here's what to know

U.S.-based users will no longer be able to download or use the popular short-form video platform as of Jan. 19.

Trump Melts Down After Homophobe James Woods Suspended From Twitter

The president was furious after the actor was punished by Twitter for a violent message.

Adult trans bathroom ban heard in Montana — first anti-trans hearing of 2025

Montana looks to have become the very first state to hear an anti-trans bill in 2025 — a bathroom ban targeting adult transgender people in any publicly owned building.

China's Weibo Backs Down on Promise to Censor Gay Content Amid Backlash

LGBT rights advocates responded in droves with the "I am gay" hashtag when the Twitter-like platform Weibo said it would ban pornographic, violent, and homosexual imagery.

Which Country Managed to Create an Antigay Law Harsher Than Russia's?

Having run out of domestic options, Kyrgyzstani LGBT activists seek international pressure on leaders to back away from a proposed draconian antigay law.