LGBTQ ISSUES

Jun 27 2025CRIME

A Brutal Attack in Queens: Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime

In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old woman was viciously assaulted by three men in Queens, with police considering it a possible hate crime. The attack occurred near Redfern Ave. and Village Lane in Far Rockaway around 8:30 p. m. on a Wednesday. The victim and her attackers knew each other, and an argument escalated into violence. One of the men strangled the woman ...

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Jun 20 2025OPINION

JoJo Siwa's Journey: Navigating Identity and Bias

JoJo Siwa has been open about her identity as a lesbian. Yet, she has faced pressure from both straight and gay communities. This pressure is not uncommon. Many bisexual individuals face similar issues, often from within the LGBTQ community itself. This phenomenon is known as "double discrimination. " JoJo's experience highlights a bigger problem. She is young and t...

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May 10 2025RELIGION

New Pope's Past Remarks Spark Conversations About LGBTQ+ Inclusion

The Catholic Church has a new leader. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, took the reins after a recent election. His past comments on LGBTQ+ issues have sparked conversations. Back in 2012, when he was the Augustinian prior general in Chicago, he criticized what he called the “homosexual lifestyle. ” He also spoke about the media's role in promoting ...

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Fairness in Sports: A Court Ruling that Sparks a Debate

Imagine being a talented athlete, but being told you can't play on the team you identify with because of your gender identity. For Parker Tirrell, a 15-year-old transgender girl, this scenario became a harsh reality when New Hampshire's Fairness in Women's Sports Act banned her from playing on girls' sports teams. However, a federal judge has now ruled in her favor, ...

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