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Virginia voters face marriage equality referendum to rewrite equality into the state constitution

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Virginia voters are being asked to back a constitutional amendment that would enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution, with an Arlington couple calling it a “critical vote” as early voting gets under way. Question 2 is on the ballot in Virginia this year. If approved, it would codify the US Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide. Same-sex couples have been able to legally marry in Virginia since 6 October 2014. Rob Bookbinder and James Fisher, who live in Arlington, have been together for 38 years and married in 2014. Fisher told the Washington […]

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Grindr expands into healthcare with $250million acquisition of online PrEP clinic

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LGBTQ+ app Grindr is moving beyond dating and expanding into healthcare with a $250million acquisition of PurposeMed, the parent company of HIV prevention telehealth provider Freddie. Queer News. Straight Up. The LGBTQ+ stories you don’t want to miss, delivered to your inbox daily. “Starting today, Grindr users in the US and Canada can choose to access free or low cost PrEP care through the Grindr app,” the app announced on its website. “We’re making this possible in partnership with Freddie, a physician-led telehealth and pharmacy platform that Grindr today announced an agreement to acquire.” “Through Grindr’s Health center, users can now connect with […]

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Renee Good’s family sues Trump officials and US government over fatal ICE shooting

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The family of Renee Good, the US citizen who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis in January, has filed two federal lawsuits against the US government, the agent involved and several current and former Trump administration officials. Both the wrongful death and civil-rights conspiracy lawsuits were filed on Thursday (1 October) by Good’s partner, Becca Good, and her brother Brent Ganger.  At a news conference announcing the cases, Becca Good spoke publicly for the first time since the shooting, describing the loss of her partner and the impact on their children. “Every morning, […]

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Pro-LGBTQ+ Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies using anti-gay slur around staff

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Pro-LGBTQ+ Senate candidate Mary Peltola has denied an allegation that she used the anti-gay slur “f*****”, after a New York Times investigation detailed claims from former staffers about angry outbursts and offensive language. The Alaska Democrat, who is running for the US Senate, was accused by former aides of using slurs during workplace blow-ups. Four former staffers reportedly told the Times they personally witnessed Peltola use “f*****” over the years they worked for her, sometimes referring to staff members. The report was based on interviews with nine former staff members and included references to text messages and photos which were seen by […]

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Two men and teen charged after multiple stabbing outside Liverpool LGBTQ+ bar

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Three men aged 18, 22 and 31 have been charged after three people were stabbed following an alleged altercation linked to Liverpool LGBTQ+ venue GBar. Officers were called to Tithebarn Street in Liverpool city centre shortly after 6.30am on Saturday morning, where three victims were found injured. The three were taken to hospital and one was reported to remain in a “stable condition”. Merseyside Police said it is thought the incident unfolded outside GBar on Eberle Street following an “altercation” between two groups inside the venue. Police had earlier launched a “relentless” manhunt to locate those involved in the early hours of 20 September. Patrick Morgan, […]

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Two teens on trial for murder and robbery after man allegedly targeted on Grindr

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Two 17-year-olds are to go to trial accused of the murder and robbery of Alex Coughlan, from Dublin, with Gardaí alleging he was targeted via Grindr before an assault in Blanchardstown. Coughlan, 37, suffered serious injuries after being assaulted on Mill Road on 17 May 2026 and died three days later in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. Two teenagers, now aged 17, are charged with his murder and robbery, and neither has entered a plea as of yet, according to The Journal. The pair appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court on Monday (21 September) before Judge Shalom Binchy, as the court considered whether they should […]

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Christian nationalist law firm threatens to sue school over trans teacher

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A right-wing law firm has threatened to sue North Carolina’s Wake County Public School System unless it lets parents opt their children out of a class taught by a transgender teacher. The Thomas More Society set out its demands in a letter dated 15 September, giving the district 15 days to comply before it files suit. The demands include restrictions around pronouns, LGBTQ+ discussions, and access to facilities, including urging the district to agree not to discipline students for using incorrect pronouns for the teacher. The group also wants assurances that “no employee can retaliate” against a student who opts out of […]

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Lauren Boebert denies ethics complaint alleging ‘lesbian’ relationships with staffers

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Rep. Lauren Boebert has denied an ethics complaint alleging she had sexual relationships with three staffers, including two women, and arranged a $200,000 payment connected to the claims. The complaint was filed with the House Committee on Ethics on 17 September. A spokesperson for the Colorado congresswoman, 39, said: “Congresswoman Lauren Boebert rejects these allegations as utterly false and there is no truth to them whatsoever. This is nothing more than a politically motivated stunt designed to manipulate the ethics process, create headlines, smear her, and generate clickbait.” The complaint alleges Boebert had relationships with three House employees under her […]

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‘Relentless’ manhunt launched after three men stabbed outside Liverpool LGBTQ+ venue

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Police have launched a “relentless” manhunt after three men were stabbed near Liverpool city centre’s G-Bar in the early hours of 20 September. All three were taken to hospital, with two in stable condition and a third suffering minor injuries. Officers were called to Tithebarn Street shortly after 6.30 am, where the victims were found injured and are now appealing for information. Police said a suspected weapon had been recovered and would be forensically examined as enquiries continued. Detective Chief Inspector Lisa McNaughton said: “We understand the concern that such a serious incident will cause in the community. This is […]

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Teachers stage walk out in response to anti-trans activist outburst at chaotic school board meeting

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A Davis, California school board meeting descended into chaos on Thursday night when teachers staged a walkout as Beth Bourne, a local Moms for Liberty chapter president and school board candidate, began speaking during public comment. Video of the meeting is available via the district’s school board meeting video portal. As Bourne approached the lectern, many district-area teachers stood up and left the room. Bourne shouted at the meeting chair: “Ask those teachers to stop interrupting my comment!” She then demanded: “I want my time back! I want my time back!” During the disruption, one attendee shouted “B*******!” at Bourne. Bourne […]

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