Columbus, OH

NBC News

SYDNEY, Australia — A court in Australia ruled Friday that removing a transgender woman from the female-only social networking platform Giggle for Girls constituted discrimination, in a landmark decision on gender identity for the country. Roxanne Tickle in 2022 sued the Australian app and founder Sally Grover for unlawful...

Australian transgender woman wins landmark case against female-only app

RadarOnline

Jay Leno is facing the inevitable as he makes end-of-life arrangements dictating how his fortune should be divvied up when he dies.Court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com reveal the 74-year-old and his wife, Mavis, plan to leave a seven-figure chunk of dough to family and also open a museum to honor Jay's passion for cars.The former late-night host updated his will in a Los Angeles court after being appointed as conservator for Mavis, 77, who has been battling severe dementia.His latest filing detailed provisions for his ailing wife's care and said the couple intended to remain in their home "for as...

Jay Leno Prepares to Die: 'Tonight Show' Icon, 74, Reveals Final Wishes and Plans to Erect Car Museum in His Honor — 'No One Lives Forever'

Area Mama was a popular gay crossdresser in Nigeria. (Photo courtesy Area Mama’s Facebook page) Police in Nigeria have confirmed the death of popular gay crossdresser in the country’s capital. Authorities on Aug. 8 found Area Mama’s body along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway in Abuja. Several LGBTQ activists...

Popular gay crossdresser murdered in Nigeria

Houston, TX

Vanity Williams, a 34-year-old Black transgender woman who had recently started nursing school, was shot to death August 3 in the lobby of her apartment building in Houston. Williams’s friends are remembering her fondly, and they say they don’t know why anyone would want to kill her. But Tristian Sanders, 26, a man who police say was known to Williams, was arrested a week later and charged with murder. She was found in the lobby suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Black transgender Air Force veteran Vanity Williams shot to death in Houston

New Hampshire State

Two transgender teenagers and their families filed a lawsuit Friday against New Hampshire education officials over a new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams at their public high schools.

Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams

The fight for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition has been marked by the bravery, resilience, and creativity of countless individuals. Among them, some have risen to iconic status, using their platforms to push boundaries, challenge societal norms, and pave the way for future generations. Here are ten groundbreaking LGBTQ+ icons whose contributions have forever changed the landscape of culture, politics, and human rights.

Gay Icons: 10 Stars That Made America Respect LGBTQ+ Rights

The Associated Press

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has disheartened LGBTQ+ activists after issuing a slew of new policies this week that would significantly restrict the role of its transgender members. The guidelines were released Monday as part of updates to the General Handbook of the denomination known widely as...

LGBTQ advocates say Mormon church’s new transgender policies marginalize trans members

An Australian women’s soccer club that includes several transgender players absolutely dominated its women’s league this season, capping off an unbeaten season with a championship this week. According to a report from Fox News Flying Bats FC – an LGBTQ-friendly team that reportedly features as many as five...

World reacts as transgender team dominates women’s league

Chicago, IL

Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...

Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides

The Athlete Lifestyle On SI

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast has a hard time finding the perfect size with her petite frame.

Simone Biles reveals her shocking pants size, ‘struggle’ to find fit

Ella Emhoff, the 25-year old stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, recently revealed that she has chronic back pain and shared a list of ways that she tries to address it. It’s a move that could give a boost to patient advocacy, especially if her stepmother moves into the White...

Kamala Harris’ Stepdaughter Draws Backlash for Advocating Pain Treatments

With a beloved anthem like “Kiss from a Rose” still maintaining a huge impact in the music industry, it’s not hard to understand why Seal is still considered as one of the most popular singers of all time. Born as Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, the...

What happened to Seal’s face? His facial scars, explained

Florida State

Miami Gardens, FL

Law & Crime

A Florida mother beat her toddler with a hanger while on FaceTime with the girl’s father — showcasing the violence on the screen — and even threatened to kill the child, police in the Sunshine State allege. Aaliyah Shantrelle Herring, 25, stands accused of one count each...

‘I’ll eliminate her my damn self’: Florida mother allegedly whipped 3-year-old daughter with hanger on FaceTime video, claimed her ex created the footage with AI

Baltimore, MD

Advocates for the transgender community are calling for a prioritized investigation of a killing this month of a transgender woman in Maryland’s most populous city.

A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice

Snopes

"Take note of the following birth dates," Laura Loomer posted.

Fact Check: Harris' Mom Lied on Immigration Form So She's Ineligible To Be President?

Butler, PA

The Independent

 The parents of 20-year-old Thomas Crooks who shot Donald Trump last month have retained a lawyer as the FBI investigates the attempted assassination, according to a new report.An unnamed family member told The Daily Mail that Crooks’s parents have sought the services of Pittsburgh-based law firm Quinn Logue. The move comes as the FBI continues to question how much Matthew and Mary Crooks knew about their son’s plan to assassinate Trump, the Mail reports.Matthew Crooks is interested in guns and has sold firearms to family members in the past, the source told the Mail. “The FBI still very much...

Parents of Trump shooter lawyer up as FBI investigates how much family knew ahead of assassination attempt

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Micheal Knight

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Josh Seiter, a former contestant on The Bachelorette, has recently come forward with the shocking revelation that he has received numerous death threats after publicly coming out as transgender. Seiter, who appeared on The Bachelorette in 2015, has been open about his personal journey and struggles with mental health in the past. His latest revelation, however, has sparked a wave of online vitriol, which has escalated to death threats.

Bachelorette’s Josh Seiter Receives Death Threats After Coming Out as Trans

Candace Owens Says Trans People Should ‘Accept’ That They Have A ‘Mental Disorder’. Candace Owens is giving her unfiltered thoughts on those who are transgender. During a recent episode of her virtual series, she and guests Ray J and transgender actor Daniiellé Alexis discussed the transgender community. At one point in the conversation, Candace Owens said,

Candace Owens Says Trans People Should ‘Accept’ That They Have A ‘Mental Disorder’

South Carolina State

Tammy Faye Bakker, born Tamara Faye LaValley in 1942, emerged from humble beginnings in International Falls, Minnesota, to become one of the most recognizable faces in American televangelism. Growing up as the eldest of eight children in a home without indoor plumbing, Tammy Faye experienced a spiritual awakening at age 10 during a Pentecostal church prayer meeting. This would be the pivotal event that set her on a path toward ministry.

What happened to Tammy Faye Bakker?

Milwaukee, WI

Elkhorn, WI

ELKHORN, Wis. (Civic Media) — A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction allowing a transgender 13-year-old to use the girls’ restrooms at Elkhorn Area Middle School. The decision, granted on August 1st comes as the student, identified as Jane Doe, prepares to return to school in September.

Federal Court Allows Transgender Student Access to Girls’ Restrooms in Elkhorn School

NewsBreak

Transgender woman reaches final of Miss Universe Mauritius pageant

Michelle Karla (Photo courtesy of Michelle Karla) LGBTQ activists in Mauritius have applauded Michelle Karla, the first transgender woman to reach the final of the Miss...

Transgender woman reaches final of Miss Universe Mauritius pageant

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