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Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move queer books would 'do it again"
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (396+ words) Fired Tennessee librarian Luanne James (WSMV-TV) The Tennessee librarian who was recently fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from the library's children's section has said she "had no choice" and would do the same again. Luanne James, who worked…...
Georgia lawmakers block all anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2026 session
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (280+ words) The state of Georgia has successfully shot down every anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was on the docket in the 2026 legislative session, according to Georgia Equality. Posting to Bluesky on 3 April, the civil rights group shared the news. "After a late night…...
A guide to Nintendo's LGBTQ+ history – including 'trans icon' Birdo
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1248+ words) Birdo is set to make her big screen debut in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The fan-favourite character has long been considered to be a trans icon, after being first introduced in Super Mario Bros. 2. But the pink character…...
Who is Brian Litrell, what's his LGBTQ+ stance and is he a Trump supporter?
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (347+ words) 51-year-old Backstreet Boys member Brian Litrell has been making headlines recently, after a video of him appearing to confront a beachgoer in Florida and use a homophobic slur went viral. The alleged incident took place on March 22 in Walton County,…...
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Librarian risks job after refusing to move LGBTQ+ children's books
2+ week, 51+ min ago (199+ words) LGBTQ+ library books (Getty Images) Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has garnered national support after refusing to move more than 190 LGBTQ+-themed books out of youth sections. In an 18 March letter she sent to…...
LGBTQ+ organisations urge US Senate to reject Trump's anti-trans SAVE America Act
2+ week, 3+ day ago (387+ words) LGBTQ+ organisations have called for the Senate to reject the SAVE America Act. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty) A collective of LGBTQ+ and civil rights organisations has warned that the US Senate must reject President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act to prevent…...
72% of Americans support LGBTQ+ rights and protections
2+ week, 3+ day ago (272+ words) A Pride and USA flag (Getty Images) A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) has found that 72% of Americans support LGBTQ+ rights and nondiscrimination protections, with backing remaining strong, but deeply divided along political, religious and generational…...
Ex Pussycat Dolls star Carmit Bachar breaks silence on reunion snub
2+ week, 5+ day ago (320+ words) Former Pussycat Dolls member Carmit Bachar has thanked the LGBTQ+ community amid news that she was not invited back for the group's reunion, saying that performing at Pride was one of the "most meaningful and joyful" moments of her career....
Nepal's LGBTQ+ community celebrates as country gets first trans lawmaker
2+ week, 5+ day ago (206+ words) Bhumika Shrestha has become Nepal's first transgender woman lawmaker (Prakash MATHEMA / AFP) Nepal's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating after Bhumika Shrestha became the country's first transgender lawmaker on 16 March. Nepal's Election Commission confirmed Shrestha as a proportional-representation MP from the Rastriya…...