In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a group fighting for LGBTQ rights, spoke out. They said this attack mirrors...
Rebecca Heineman, a trailblazer in the gaming world, passed away at 62 after a tough fight with cancer. Her story is one of triumph, innovation, and advocacy. She left a mark that will last for years to come. Heineman started young, winning a big Atari 2600 tournament at just 16. This win kicked off a career that spanned over 40 years and 67 games. She was a key fig...
In the upcoming 2025 state election, transgender youth are not the hot-button issue they once were. This shift is notable, as it shows how public opinion and political focus can change over time. Reed Williams, a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been at the forefront of this discussion. As the director of Digital Engagement & Narrative Strategy at Equality V...
A new law has been passed in Texas. It wants all health records to show a patient's biological sex. This includes any issues with sexual development. Many people are worried about this. They fear it could out transgender people to doctors who might not be supportive. The law is now with the Senate. They have to decide if they agree with the House's version. The Hous...
In a small town in New York, a series of calls to law enforcement went unnoticed. Patty’s Lodge, a hotel in Canandaigua, New York, was the scene of a horrifying crime. A 24-year-old transgender Black man, Sam Nordquist, was tortured and killed in Room 22. The police were called to the hotel eight times during his captivity, but they did not visit Room 22. Nor...
A tragic event at Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma sparked a federal investigation. A nonbinary teen, Nex Benedict, died after a school fight, and their family said other students had been bullying them for a while. The US Department of Education (DOE) found that the school district wasn't handling sexual harassment complaints properly. They didn't always respond to...