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What a national ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill would mean for education

Tuesday, October 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A bill recently introduced in Congress would restrict federal funding from organizations, local governments and schools that include LGBTQ content in events, programs, education and more. The "Stop the Sexualization of Children Act" has a very slim chance of passing Congress. The midterm... Read More.

Karine Jean-Pierre reflects on coming out as gay: ‘Wasn’t an easy thing’

Wednesday, October 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Karine Jean-Pierre, the first openly gay White House press secretary, marked National Coming Out Day on Tuesday with a personal story -- sharing in a series of tweets and then remarks to reporters how "coming out wasn't an easy thing to do." On... Read More.

Jinkies! Velma is now officially gay in new ‘Scooby-Doo’ animated film

Tuesday, October 4 by ABC News

After years of hints and being embraced by the queer community, Velma, the bespectacled brains of the Scooby-Doo team is canonically a lesbian. In the new movie, Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!, Velma's famous glasses are figuratively -- and literally --... Read More.

‘Billy on the Street’ returns with Paul Rudd to plug Billy Eichner’s gay rom-com ‘Bros’

Tuesday, September 20 by ABC News

Billy Eichner brought back his Emmy-nominated comedy show Billy on the Street with the help of Marvel movie star Paul Rudd. The pair hit the streets in branded T-shirts in order to spread the word among the straights about Billy's... Read More.

Three men killed in hit-and-run outside Chicago gay bar, suspect at large

Tuesday, August 16 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- A suspect remains at large after three men were killed in a hit-and-run outside a Chicago gay bar, police said. A fourth victim was struck and injured in the "horrific act" outside Jeffery Pub, which took place at about 5 a.m. Sunday, Chicago... Read More.

School district responds to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law with transgender reporting rule

Wednesday, July 27 by ABC News

(LEE COUNTY, Fla.) -- Transgender students in Lee County School District in Florida who want to be identified by teachers and principals with pronouns that correspond with their gender identity will now have to fill out a Gender Support Plan. "If a student does complete... Read More.

GOP congressman votes against same-sex marriage bill then attends gay son’s wedding

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., confirmed that he attended his gay son's wedding on Friday -- just days after voting against a bill that would codify federal protections for same-sex marriage. “Congressman and Mrs. Thompson were thrilled to attend and celebrate their son’s... Read More.

Maryland man indicted for allegedly targeting gay men

Friday, July 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A Maryland man faces federal hate crime charges for allegedly posing as a federal officer and targeting gay men in a series of attacks at a Washington, D.C., park, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Federal prosecutors allege that Michael Thomas Pruden, 48,... Read More.

Texas GOP ‘rebukes’ Republicans working on gun deal, declares opposition to gay and trans people

Sunday, June 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Texas Republican Party this weekend formally "rebuked" multiple GOP senators, including one of their own, for helping lead bipartisan negotiations on new gun legislation. The resolution, adopted at the state's convention on Saturday in Houston, dismissed the Senate compromise announced last... Read More.

Gay men push back on body shaming amid high rates of body dysmorphia, eating disorders

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A growing number of gay men are publicly pushing back against what they say is bullying within the gay community over how they look, and in many cases using social media to do so. Sam Coffie, who calls himself full-figured and posts... Read More.

Students challenge ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws amid wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation

Friday, June 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Zander Moricz's graduation speech last month about his curly hair -- a metaphor for being a gay young adult -- has became a symbol for the impact of anti-LGBTQ sentiment and so-called "Don't Say Gay" laws across the country. "It would have... Read More.

Gay? Believe in ghosts? Kristen Stewart wants to work with you for new reality show

Wednesday, June 8 by ABC News

Kristen Stewart took to Instagram Wednesday to say she's "scarily excited" to announce she's co-producing "the most gayest, most funnest, most titillating queer ghost-hunting show ever." The Oscar nominee goes on to explain she's paired up with Scout, the production company behind gay-friendly... Read More.

Stories tagged with: gay

What a national ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill would mean for education

Karine Jean-Pierre reflects on coming out as gay: ‘Wasn’t an easy thing’

Jinkies! Velma is now officially gay in new ‘Scooby-Doo’ animated film

‘Billy on the Street’ returns with Paul Rudd to plug Billy Eichner’s gay rom-com ‘Bros’

Three men killed in hit-and-run outside Chicago gay bar, suspect at large

School district responds to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law with transgender reporting rule

GOP congressman votes against same-sex marriage bill then attends gay son’s wedding

Maryland man indicted for allegedly targeting gay men

Texas GOP ‘rebukes’ Republicans working on gun deal, declares opposition to gay and trans people

Gay men push back on body shaming amid high rates of body dysmorphia, eating disorders

Students challenge ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws amid wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation

Gay? Believe in ghosts? Kristen Stewart wants to work with you for new reality show

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