A 22-year-old Michigander named Mack Davis from Owosso recently pleaded guilty to planning a hate-driven mass shooting aimed at LGBTQ+ spots. He targeted a political party office and a nearby bar, both places he linked to the LGBTQ+ community. Davis gathered an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, tactic
In a swift turn of events, Santa Cruz police have apprehended a local man suspected of vandalizing a new LGBTQ+-friendly bar in the downtown area. The incident, which occurred at The Neighbor’s Pub on Pacific Avenue, involved offensive graffiti and an attempted arson. The bar, which recently opened
In the charming coastal town of Coronado, California, a brewing debate is stirring up the community. It all began when a church called Awaken announced plans to hold services there next month. This isn't your average place of worship, however. Awaken is known for its outspoken political views and st
Recently, a group of students from Salisbury University in Maryland were involved in an incident that made headlines. They were initially charged with serious crimes, including hate crimes, after allegedly attacking a man they had lured to an off-campus apartment. However, the charges for most of th
In the heart of Marrakech, the International Film Festival rolled out its glamorous red carpet. But the screening of "Cabo Negro, " a film by Abdellah Taia about gay young men, stirred controversy. Taia’s goal was to show the reality of gay Moroccans on screen. While the festival often highlights in
Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th
Ever wondered why some LGBTQ+ young adults say they smoke, yet don't really identify as smokers? It's a puzzling behavior called phantom smoking. This happens when people distance themselves from the stigma of smoking. LGBTQ+ folks and smokers often face judgment, so some might claim to smoke to fit
Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a
Ever heard of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ? He's in the news for a big job: Health and Human Services secretary. But some people are worried about his views on LGBTQ+ health care. Kennedy has made some surprising comments – like saying chemicals in water might make kids gay or trans. He also has questions
Scott Bessent, a billionaire investor, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the Treasury Department. This is a surprising move, given Bessent's history of supporting Democratic candidates and working for George Soros, a prominent Democratic donor. However, Bessent has been in Trump's cir
