LGBTQ
Can Gay Men Donate Blood During the U.S. Coronavirus Pandemic?
The United States Food and Drug Administration released a modified set of guidelines for blood donors on Thursday.
Idaho Governor Bans Trans People From Changing Birth Certificate Gender
"The policy was unconstitutional two years ago, and it is still unconstitutional today," Lambda Legal attorney Kara Ingelhart told Newsweek.
Democrats Ask FDA to Allow Gay and Bisexual Men to Give Blood Amid Pandemic
Senator Bernie Sanders joined 16 Democratic senators in asking the FDA to drop the "antiquated and stigmatizing" deferral policy for men who have sex with men.
The Unexpected Ways the Coronavirus Is Hurting The Trans Community
Trans people and other vulnerable communities have additional burdens beyond hoarding toilet paper as society reacts to the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Andy Biggs Voted Against Coronavirus Bill Over Civil Union Sick Leave
"It's really hard to define a committed relationship and it's really hard to define anything related to that," Biggs said on Monday.
Ex-Judge Roy Moore Files Supreme Court Brief to Urge End to Equal Marriage
"The Foundation believes that the Framers of the Fourteenth Amendment did not intend for it to protect a right to same-sex marriage," the briefing said.
One Million Moms Calls for Boycott of Marvel Movie With Gay Superhero
Anti-LGBTQ group One Million Moms wants to prevent homophobic parents from being "blindsided" by a same sex kiss in Marvel's 'The Eternals,' which is set to be released on November 6.
Glenn Beck Says Buttigieg Can't Belittle Trump's Behavior Because He's Gay
"You can't pick and choose if you're going to use the Bible," Beck said.
Trans Youths Uncomfortable Disclosing Gender Identity to Healthcare Workers
Dr. Gina Sequeira told Newsweek she carried out the study after hearing a patient's "horrifying" experience with a pediatrician.
Dwyane Wade Talks About Trans Daughter Zaya Coming Out on 'GMA'
Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union recently introduced their daughter on social media and opened up about her gender identity.
Steyer Attended Church of Pastor With Controversial Views on Homosexuality
The billionaire visited the Las Vegas church on Sunday to address the congregation about issues facing the black community, his campaign said.
Pete Buttigieg Fundraiser Interrupted by 'Queers Against Pete' Protesters
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg's private fundraiser in San Francisco was interrupted by protesters from the activist group "Queers Against Pete" who voiced their disapproval with Buttigieg's moderate policies.
Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Reverse Trans-Inclusive School Athletic Policies
One of the groups behind the lawsuit has drawn scrutiny for its history of pursuing religious liberty cases that often aim to curtail LGBT rights.
Police Officer Told to 'Tone Down Your Gayness' Awarded $10.25 Million
Lt. Keith Wildhaber from St. Louis said he had been passed over for promotion 23 times.
'Zaya' Trends After Wade and Union Introduce Trans Daughter to the World
Former basketball player Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, introduced their trans daughter, Zaya, to the world Tuesday. much to the delight of supportive social media users. "It's OK to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are," Union tweeted.
For Charles Busch in 'Lily Dare' off-Broadway Life's a Drag and That's Good
Charles Busch has a loyal following, one that has followed him from the East Village to Broadway and now to the West Village in his latest hit, "The Confession of Lily Dare."
Switzerland Advances Approval of Anti-Discrimination Laws for LGBTQ People
The Swiss people took to the ballots on Sunday to decide whether or not to extend anti-racism rights to the LGBTQ community.
Transgender People With Gender Dysphoria Could Have 'Rare' Gene Variants
Scientists studied the DNA of 30 transgender people.
GOP Lawmaker Compares Nazi Experiments to Gender Confirmation Surgery
Fred Deutsch, who represents South Dakota's 4th District in the state House, is trying to pass a bill banning surgery on transgender children under the age of 16.
How to Watch 'The Inheritance': The Two-Part Epic Play on Broadway
The current Broadway production of "The Inheritance," the two-part six-and-a-half-hour play by Matthew Lopez "that is inspired by the novel 'Howards End' by E. M. Forster" has potential audiences asking: Do you see both parts in one day or over two days?
Thousands Sign Petition to Stop Franklin Graham From Speaking In London
"Franklin Graham travels around the world telling tens of thousands of people that Satan runs the LGBT+ movement," the petition states.
I Didn't 'Out' Aaron Hernandez Or Kill Him, So Why Are Fans Threatening Me?
If you didn't know my role in the Aaron Hernandez story, you might think I was the one who shot my best friend in the face and left him for dead in a Florida parking lot.
Transgender Access to Puberty Blockers Linked to Less Suicide Ideation
"Trying to change gender identity is dangerous, and affirming gender identity is protective," Dr. Jack Turban, lead author of the study, told Newsweek.
Virginia Could Become the 20th State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
The bill was just one of many that has quickly moved through the legislature since the Democrats won a majority in both houses in November.
Conservative Utah Is about to Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Children
Survivors of the pseudoscientific practice aimed at changing a person's gender or sexuality linked to suicide shared their experiences with Newsweek.
San Antonio Spends $300,000 Blocking Chick-fil-A Airport Restaurant
San Antonio is trying to keep Chick-fil-A out of its airport due to the restaurant chain's alleged anti-LGTBQ views.
Trump Judge Rejects Trans Woman's Motion for Correct Pronouns to Be Used
Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan referred to Kathrine Nicole Jett as "he" throughout his advisory opinion on her motion filing.
Arizona Republican Proposes Trio of Anti-Transgender Laws
An Arizona Republican state representative has proposed three new laws aimed at transgender people for the upcoming legislative session.
AFA's Bryan Fischer Claims Nazi Party 'Started In a Gay Bar'
Conservative radio host Bryan Fischer made the false claim that Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party was formed in a "gay bar in Munich, Germany."
'Heartbeat Bill' Supporters Say Fetuses and Slaves Faced Similar Issues
Almost 100 so-called fetal "heartbeat" bills have been introduced across 25 U.S. states since 2011.