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History · July 16, 2026

Missouri museum’s first LGBTQ+ history paper gets a full-circle tribute decades later

A history paper once published under quiet resistance is now part of a major museum exhibit and archival collection in St. Louis.

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Law & Courts · Jul 15

Justice Department backs Premera in appeal over transgender surgery coverage ruling

The Trump administration is asking the 9th Circuit to overturn a decision that said the insurer’s limits on gender-affirming care violated the Affordable Care Act.

News · Jul 15

Brazilian gay man dies after kidney donation to estranged father

Gabriel Barros of Pernambuco reportedly underwent surgery as the only family match for his father, then died from complications after the transplant.

Film · Jul 15

25 feel-good gay films with happy endings and where to stream them

From romantic comedies to coming-of-age dramas, these movies offer queer stories that end on a hopeful note.

Politics · Jul 14

Rachel Maddow says ICE shooting scenes raise questions as Maine and Texas deaths draw scrutiny

The MS NOW commentator criticized the handling of the Biddeford, Maine, shooting and said the lack of a secured scene could undermine accountability.

Law & Courts · Jul 14

Federal agencies begin turning over evidence in the Renee Good and Alex Pretti deaths

Minnesota officials say they have now received hard drives, body camera footage and the SUV tied to Renee Good’s January killing, while families and attorneys press for accountability.

Dec. 12, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Satanic Temple of Iowa display at the Iowa State Capitol building.

LGBTQ Rights · Jul 14

How The Satanic Temple became a refuge for many LGBTQ+ believers

Lucien Greaves says the movement’s non-theistic framework, focus on bodily autonomy and rejection of Christian nationalism have helped draw queer and trans people seeking a religious home.

Politics · Jul 13

Why some transgender conservatives still back the GOP despite Trump-era attacks

A new report looks at trans Republicans and independents who say guns, distrust of the left and long-held ideology keep them aligned with conservatism, even as anti-trans policies mount.

Politics · Jul 13

Why some trans Americans keep voting Republican despite Trump-era attacks

A new profile examines Sandra Kaye, Kamryn Wilson, Barbara Minney and Alaina Kupec, four trans women whose conservative politics put them at odds with much of the LGBTQ community.

News · Jul 13

Trans student Micah Leroy says Meta banned his accounts after anti-trans backlash

Micah Leroy, a transgender University of Minnesota student with cerebral palsy, says Instagram and Facebook removed his accounts after a shirtless post about top surgery drew abuse and reports from conservative critics.

Film · Jul 13

Deleted museum post appears to point to Connor Storrie role in Sarah Polley’s 'The Bell Jar'

A now-removed social media post from a Canadian historic site named Connor Storrie alongside Billie Eilish, adding to speculation about the cast of the film adaptation.

Politics · Jul 12

How a revived study is being used in a push against marriage equality

A 2012 paper by sociologist Mark Regnerus is back in circulation as opponents of Obergefell v. Hodges seek to cast doubt on same-gender parenting.

Entertainment · Jul 9

Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ off-screen bond keeps drawing attention

The Heated Rivalry co-stars have been pressed into the spotlight by the show’s success, but they have described themselves as close friends who want to keep parts of that relationship private.

News · Jul 9

Hochul's Fire Island restoration and HIV access gains share the same logic, Tristan Schukraft says

The MISTR founder argues that New York's coastal repair work and expanded HIV prevention policies both reflect long-term investment in LGBTQ+ communities.