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Gay Father Charged After Punching Right-Wing Influencer The incident followed a street interview in which a right-wing commentator asked the couple inflammatory questions about same-sex parenting.

A gay father has been charged after punching a right-wing influencer who approached him and his husband with provocative questions about same-sex parenting.

Philz Coffee Reinstates Pride Flags After Backlash CEO Mahesh Sadarangani apologized and reversed course after criticism over removing Pride flags from stores.

Philz Coffee has reversed course and reinstated Pride flags after backlash over plans to remove them, with CEO Mahesh Sadarangani issuing an apology.

Gay D.C. Police Lieutenant Arrested on Child Solicitation Charges The veteran officer is being held without bond after allegedly attempting to meet a 15-year-old boy in an undercover sting.

A D.C. police lieutenant was arrested on child solicitation charges after an alleged undercover sting involving a 15-year-old boy. He is being held without bond.

Coachella’s Parent Company Funds Anti-LGBTQ Republicans The Anschutz Corporation has donated more than $850K to Republican groups backing candidates behind anti-LGBTQ laws.

Coachella may spotlight LGBTQ artists, but its parent company has funneled more than $850K to Republican groups backing anti-LGBTQ candidates.

Woman in Wheelchair Told to Leave Gay Club Over "Safety Risk" Maddie Haining says staff ignored the UK’s Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

An 18-year-old woman says she was asked to leave a Manchester gay nightclub after a manager deemed her wheelchair a “safety risk.”

Adult Film Star Ty Roderick Says He Was Stabbed Multiple Times The bisexual adult film star says he suffered a collapsed lung in the attack, according to a GoFundMe page set up by his mother.

Adult film star Ty Roderick says he was stabbed multiple times in a violent attack that left him with a collapsed lung.

The Christophers Is a Delicious Art World Swindle Ian McKellen paints a brilliant portrait of an artist in Steven Soderbergh’s clever crime dramedy The Christophers.

Ian McKellen dazzles as a renowned artist in Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers, a sly, stylish caper about art, ego, and forgery, writes our critic André Hereford.

Tennessee Senate Approves Trans Health Data Tracking Bill Clinics would be required to report detailed patient data on gender-affirming care, raising privacy concerns among critics.

The Tennessee Senate approved a bill requiring clinics to report detailed data on trans patients receiving gender-affirming care, raising privacy concerns.

Screams from the Tower Is a Sweet Queer Teen Throwback Cory Wexler Grant's indie comedy follows two misfit teens whose high school radio show sparks controversy and strains their friendship.

“Screams from the Tower” channels ’90s teen comedy with charm and strong performances, though it runs thin on story, writes critic André Hereford.

Russia Fines News Outlet for Publishing "Heated Rivalry" Review SarBC and its IT director were punished under Russia’s "LGBT propaganda" law for publishing a review of the gay romance series.

A Russian court fined Saratov news outlet SarBC $6,600 over a review of Heated Rivalry, citing the country’s "LGBT propaganda" law.

Team DC Builds LGBTQ Community Through Sports The nonprofit connects more than 49 LGBTQ sports leagues while fostering visibility, leadership, and community across Washington, D.C.

Tonight: Team DC honors LGBTQ student-athletes at its Night of Champions gala at the Georgetown Marriott while powering a network of 49 leagues across D.C.

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Horse Meat Disco’s Luke Howard on the Need to Dance “Something magical happens when we dance,” says the DJ ahead of Horse Meat Disco’s D.C. party on Saturday, April 18.

“Something magical happens when we dance,” says Luke Howard of Horse Meat Disco, ahead of the Spring party at AI Warehouse in D.C. this Saturday. Check out our full interview.

Montana Supreme Court Blocks Transgender ID Restrictions The state's highest court upholds an order blocking enforcement of restrictions on gender marker changes.

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a block on policies restricting transgender residents from obtaining ID documents that reflect their gender identity, finding the rules likely violate constitutional protections against sex discrimination.

Commentator Says Gay Volleyball Player Should Be Punched Broadcast announcer said he was "surprised" an openly gay player hadn’t been punched for his on-court "antics."

A sports commentator is under fire for saying a gay volleyball player should be punched over his on-court "antics."

Cincinnati Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Pride Flags Niehaus admitted to setting Pride flags outside homes ablaze in several Cincinnati neighborhoods last summer.

A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty in federal court to setting Pride flags ablaze outside homes in several neighborhoods.

Philz Coffee Faces Backlash Over Pride Flag Removal Petition from baristas alleges nearly 60 stores were told to remove Pride flags and displays as CEO defends the move.

Philz Coffee is facing backlash after baristas say nearly 60 stores were told to remove Pride flags and in-store displays.

U.S. Allows Pride Flag to Remain at Stonewall Monument Trump administration settles lawsuit, agreeing the Pride flag qualifies for a "historical" exemption from NPS bans on "non-agency" flags.

The Trump administration will allow the Pride flag to permanently remain at Stonewall National Monument after settling a lawsuit brought by LGBTQ groups.

Boise Defies Idaho Pride Flag Ban with Rainbow Flagpoles City installs rainbow wraps and Pride lighting at City Hall while remaining in compliance with Idaho’s new flag law.

Boise is pushing back on Idaho’s Pride flag ban with rainbow-wrapped flagpoles and Pride lighting at City Hall.

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Trump Pressures FIFA to Ban Trans Athletes from Women’s Soccer Trump's White House withholds World Cup bid guarantees while pushing FIFA to adopt a transgender athlete ban.

Trump is pressuring FIFA to ban trans athletes from women’s soccer and holding up key guarantees for the 2031 World Cup bid.

Dad Sues Son for $6,000 Over Quitting Conversion Therapy Father sought repayment after teen quit conversion therapy he says he was pressured by his family to attend.

A father sued his own son for $6,000 after the teen quit a conversion therapy program he says he was pressured to attend.

François Ozon’s The Stranger Turns Camus Into Chilling Cinema François Ozon's brooding drama "The Stranger" offers an alluring look at the alienated life of a Frenchman in 1930s Algiers

François Ozon's The Stranger is cold, beautiful, and quietly unsettling, all anchored by a haunting turn from Benjamin Voisin. ★★★☆☆

It's playing at The Avalon in Washington, D.C. and at The Charles in Baltimore.

Cardi B Turns Capital One Arena Into a Full-Blown Spectacle The Grammy-winner's “Little Miss Drama Tour” mixes high-energy hits, bold choreography, and crowd-pleasing theatrics into a raucous night.

Cardi B didn’t just perform in D.C. -- she commanded it, with swagger, spectacle, and a crowd ready for every beat writes critic André Hereford.

Boston University Pauses Pride Flag Removals After Backlash Boston University president apologizes after enforcement of a “content-neutral” signage policy disproportionately impacted LGBTQ symbols.

Boston University paused enforcement of its Pride flag policy after backlash, with its president apologizing for the impact on LGBTQ community members.

Georgia Blocks All 15 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Advocates celebrate after a slate of bills targeting LGBTQ Georgians failed to pass before the legislative deadline.

All 15 bills targeting LGBTQ rights in Georgia failed to pass this session, a huge victory for the LGBTQ community.

Man Charged with Hate Crime for Shooting Near LGBTQ Club Police say the suspect fired multiple shots outside Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach, damaging a vehicle but causing no injuries.

Police say a South Carolina man fired multiple shots near an LGBTQ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, leading to a hate crime charge.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five bills targeting transgender rights, blocking measures affecting sports participation, health care access, and school policies.

Transgender Woman Puts Kansas Bathroom Ban to the Test Samantha Boucher intentionally violated the law at the State Capitol to test how it would be enforced, but officials took no immediate action.

What happens when someone defies Kansas’ trans bathroom ban? One activist just found out.