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Ted Cruz used a trans wrestler in an attack ad without permission. Now, Mack Beggs is taking legal action

Beggs said that not only did Cruz not get his permission to use his image in the ad, but that it failed to mention that he was forced to compete against women because the state's laws prevented him from competing against men.

Ted Cruz uses unauthorized images of cisgender students in anti-transgender attack ads

“It is alarming that your campaign would have produced/distributed/promoted this ad with false information, especially with minor children involved,” a school official wrote in an email to the Republican senator’s campaign.

Gay Editors at Just Jared and People Nix Paparazzi Pics of Celebs' Kids

People magazine and the Just Jared website, both led by gay journalists, ban use of unauthorized paparazzi photos of celebrities' kids.

Church Apologizes for Antigay Version of 'Hamilton,' Will Pay Damages

The Texas church did not have permission to produce the show or to add anti-LGBTQ+ messages to it. The damages will be donated to an LGBTQ+ group.

Border Patrol Twitter Account Investigated for Homophobic Activity

The Border Patrol account liked a tweet calling Pete Buttigieg a homophobic slur among other problematic activities.

Fox News: Michael Stipe Complains for 'Publicity'

Responding to R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe's request that Fox News Channel stop using their hit "Losing My Religion" during their DNC coverage, the network hit back accusing the band of merely seeking publicity.

Michael Stipe Wants Fox News to Stop Using His Music

Musician Michael Stipe says his band, R.E.M., has demanded a cease and desist from Fox News after the group's 1991 hit "Losing My Religion"was used during the network's coverage of the Democratic National Convention.

Transgender Online Creators’ Images Misused in Transphobic PragerU Propaganda Film

Jessica Hutfless, an online content creator, discovered her image was being used in an ad campaign on X for a film that spreads trans hate, but she’s celebrating trans joy.

Former HRC employee responsible for Foley ordeal

The gay rights group Human Rights Campaign announced Wednesday that one of its employees was responsible for creating the blog that first published the e-mails sent to teenage male pages by former congressman Mark Foley.

Queen Forces Donald Trump to Stop Usage of 'We Will Rock You'

The famous rock group once led by Freddie Mercury reminded the president of something called "copyright." 

Ron DeSantis Campaign Ad Used 'Peaky Blinders' Footage Without Permission

Footage from the show was included in an anti-LGBTQ+ video shared by a pro-DeSantis social media account.

Report: Grindr Users Put at Risk by Security Flaws

A website exposed how simple it is to gain location data for Grindr users, even if they've opted out of sharing such information publicly.

Italian Homophobes Highjack Pro-Gay Adoption Image on Twitter

Photographer Oliviero Toscani was appalled when a conservative, homophobic political party in Italy tweeted an image he shot in support of diverse families for a very different campaign. 

Acquaintance Charged With Texas Gay Man's Murder

James David Brown, the accused killer of Marc Pourner and reportedly the best friend of Pourner's boyfriend, was arrested in Indiana Tuesday night.

Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign

Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.

Urban Outfitters Under Fire for Pink Triangle Tapestry

The triangle is against a gray- and white-striped background, making the tapestry resemble uniforms gay prisoners had to wear in Nazi concentration camps.

California Mans Pleads Guilty to Assaulting, Robbing Grindr Hookups

Authorities say Derrick Patterson robbed and assaulted at least 21 men he met on the popular dating and hookup app.