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🚨Trump resurfaces after wild death rumors. “Fake news,” he says. Turns out it was about Space Command.
pinknews.com/2025/09/03/donald-trump-health-rumours-death-white-house
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September 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🚨Trump resurfaces after wild death rumors. “Fake news,” he says. Turns out it was about Space Command.
pinknews.com/2025/09/03/donald-trump-health-rumours-death-white-house
pinknews.com/2025/09/03/donald-trump-health-rumours-death-white-house
🏳️🌈 Olympic legend Greg Louganis sells his medals and California home to start fresh in Panama. “I needed the money… and the fires pushed me to move.” pinknews.com/2025/09/02/gay-diver-greg-louganis-olympic-medals-move-us
September 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🏳️🌈 Olympic legend Greg Louganis sells his medals and California home to start fresh in Panama. “I needed the money… and the fires pushed me to move.” pinknews.com/2025/09/02/gay-diver-greg-louganis-olympic-medals-move-us
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso criminalizes homosexuality under junta rule - up to 5 years in prison and deportation for foreign nationals. ⚖️ “Bizarre behaviour” will be prosecuted, says Justice Minister. pinknews.com/2025/09/02/burkina-faso-homosexuality-banned
September 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso criminalizes homosexuality under junta rule - up to 5 years in prison and deportation for foreign nationals. ⚖️ “Bizarre behaviour” will be prosecuted, says Justice Minister. pinknews.com/2025/09/02/burkina-faso-homosexuality-banned
🎥 Chris Columbus says JK Rowling’s trans views are “very sad” — Rowling fires back with a long Twitter/X thread defending her gender-critical stance. 🧙♂️ The Harry Potter reboot isn’t just about magic anymore. 🔗 pinknews.com/2025/09/02/jk-rowling-chris-columbus-harry-potter-views
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🎥 Chris Columbus says JK Rowling’s trans views are “very sad” — Rowling fires back with a long Twitter/X thread defending her gender-critical stance. 🧙♂️ The Harry Potter reboot isn’t just about magic anymore. 🔗 pinknews.com/2025/09/02/jk-rowling-chris-columbus-harry-potter-views
Kanye West, now known as Ye, faces backlash for anti-trans tweets during a spree on X. Posts include offensive remarks about trans women and pastors. #TransNews 🏳️⚧️
April 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Kanye West, now known as Ye, faces backlash for anti-trans tweets during a spree on X. Posts include offensive remarks about trans women and pastors. #TransNews 🏳️⚧️
Karina Ødegård, Norway's Green Party politician, urges asylum for trans Americans facing discrimination. She slams U.S. policies under Trump. #TransNews 🏳️⚧️
April 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Karina Ødegård, Norway's Green Party politician, urges asylum for trans Americans facing discrimination. She slams U.S. policies under Trump. #TransNews 🏳️⚧️
Ana Matronic’s Good Time Sallies podcast explores women hit by fascism. She skips the Scissor Sisters reunion to focus on it, seeks justice for friend Heklina at a 3/31 rally, and finds hope in queer nightlife roots.
March 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Ana Matronic’s Good Time Sallies podcast explores women hit by fascism. She skips the Scissor Sisters reunion to focus on it, seeks justice for friend Heklina at a 3/31 rally, and finds hope in queer nightlife roots.
Chase Strangio, 1st out trans lawyer at SCOTUS, fights TN's gender-affirming care ban in Heightened Scrutiny. He shares with PinkNews how transness fuels his hope against Trump & media bias.
March 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Chase Strangio, 1st out trans lawyer at SCOTUS, fights TN's gender-affirming care ban in Heightened Scrutiny. He shares with PinkNews how transness fuels his hope against Trump & media bias.
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachings.
February 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachings.
Channel 4 commissions acclaimed writer Russell T Davies to create Tip Toe, a five-part drama series following two Manchester neighbors whose lives intertwine on Canal Street as societal tensions rise and their relationship deteriorates into enmity.
February 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Channel 4 commissions acclaimed writer Russell T Davies to create Tip Toe, a five-part drama series following two Manchester neighbors whose lives intertwine on Canal Street as societal tensions rise and their relationship deteriorates into enmity.
Natasha Rothwell reprises her role as Belinda in White Lotus season 3, making her the only returning cast member. She plays the spa manager who travels to Thailand to learn wellness practices and explore spiritual growth at the resort's branch there.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Natasha Rothwell reprises her role as Belinda in White Lotus season 3, making her the only returning cast member. She plays the spa manager who travels to Thailand to learn wellness practices and explore spiritual growth at the resort's branch there.
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A trans woman and activist from Nottingham Against Transphobia condemns aggressive behavior by 'gender critical' protesters at a Posie Parker rally, where she suffers a hand injury after someone grabs her mic during a counter-protest that draws 250 supporters compared to the rally's 50 attendees.
February 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A trans woman and activist from Nottingham Against Transphobia condemns aggressive behavior by 'gender critical' protesters at a Posie Parker rally, where she suffers a hand injury after someone grabs her mic during a counter-protest that draws 250 supporters compared to the rally's 50 attendees.
David Tennant hosts the BAFTAs, opens with a Proclaimers song. He mocks Donald Trump’s hair in The Apprentice, calls him a “villain,” and jokes, “I’ve said his name three times—it’s like Beetlejuice.” The BBC cuts some remarks, while the Trump biopic earns two nominations.
February 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
David Tennant hosts the BAFTAs, opens with a Proclaimers song. He mocks Donald Trump’s hair in The Apprentice, calls him a “villain,” and jokes, “I’ve said his name three times—it’s like Beetlejuice.” The BBC cuts some remarks, while the Trump biopic earns two nominations.
Zoë Saldaña wins BAFTA for Emilia Pérez, vows trans support for nephew Eli. She plays a lawyer who helps a cartel leader transition. Film wins Best Non-English Film. Co-star skips over old tweets.
February 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Zoë Saldaña wins BAFTA for Emilia Pérez, vows trans support for nephew Eli. She plays a lawyer who helps a cartel leader transition. Film wins Best Non-English Film. Co-star skips over old tweets.
The Trump admin deletes most transgender and non-binary mentions from Stonewall National Monument’s website, replacing “LGBTQ+” with “LGB.” Brief nods to Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera remain. Groups like GLAAD and Stonewall Inn condemn this amid over 350 LGBTQ+ resource removals under Trump.
February 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Trump admin deletes most transgender and non-binary mentions from Stonewall National Monument’s website, replacing “LGBTQ+” with “LGB.” Brief nods to Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera remain. Groups like GLAAD and Stonewall Inn condemn this amid over 350 LGBTQ+ resource removals under Trump.
The Utah Senate passed H.B. 269, restricting transgender students from sex-designated housing. The bill, which supporters say protects privacy and critics call government overreach, now returns to the House before reaching Gov. Spencer Cox. It follows controversy over a transgender dorm supervisor.
February 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The Utah Senate passed H.B. 269, restricting transgender students from sex-designated housing. The bill, which supporters say protects privacy and critics call government overreach, now returns to the House before reaching Gov. Spencer Cox. It follows controversy over a transgender dorm supervisor.
The Dept. of Education is investigating the MIAA for alleged Title IX violations after Trump’s order barring trans athletes from women’s sports. The MIAA seeks legal guidance. The NCAA also changed its policy, restricting women's sports to those assigned female at birth.
February 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Dept. of Education is investigating the MIAA for alleged Title IX violations after Trump’s order barring trans athletes from women’s sports. The MIAA seeks legal guidance. The NCAA also changed its policy, restricting women's sports to those assigned female at birth.
The NCAA has updated its policy to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, effective immediately. This follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump aimed at restricting trans athletes' participation.
February 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The NCAA has updated its policy to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, effective immediately. This follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump aimed at restricting trans athletes' participation.
Over 100 ASU members signed a letter expressing concern about "The Family Under Attack" Luncheon, featuring Mary Rice Hasson, who allegedly perpetuates anti-transgender ideology. The event, on Feb. 4, has sparked worries about its impact on the transgender community.
February 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Over 100 ASU members signed a letter expressing concern about "The Family Under Attack" Luncheon, featuring Mary Rice Hasson, who allegedly perpetuates anti-transgender ideology. The event, on Feb. 4, has sparked worries about its impact on the transgender community.
Casey Plett reflects on trans rights progress since 2010 and recent setbacks under Trump's executive orders, stripping healthcare from trans prisoners and banning trans people from the military. Visibility has led to both progress and increased backlash.
February 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Casey Plett reflects on trans rights progress since 2010 and recent setbacks under Trump's executive orders, stripping healthcare from trans prisoners and banning trans people from the military. Visibility has led to both progress and increased backlash.
Andrew Ahn's remake of The Wedding Banquet offers a modern queer reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic. It follows two queer couples navigating love, identity, and cultural expectations. Premiering at Sundance, the film releases on April 18, 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Andrew Ahn's remake of The Wedding Banquet offers a modern queer reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic. It follows two queer couples navigating love, identity, and cultural expectations. Premiering at Sundance, the film releases on April 18, 2025.
The documentary "1 Year" follows Ben Hodge, a transgender teen, as he transitions from female to male. The film details his experiences with bullying, chest binders, and cross-sex hormones. It will be available in state schools across the country during LGBTQ+ History Month.
February 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The documentary "1 Year" follows Ben Hodge, a transgender teen, as he transitions from female to male. The film details his experiences with bullying, chest binders, and cross-sex hormones. It will be available in state schools across the country during LGBTQ+ History Month.
Blake Kerwin, a trans TikToker, was attacked for his necklace at Trilogy nightclub. Initially thinking it was a transphobic attack, he realized the assailant was after his chain. Using self-defense, he fended off the attacker. Security and police intervened.
February 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Blake Kerwin, a trans TikToker, was attacked for his necklace at Trilogy nightclub. Initially thinking it was a transphobic attack, he realized the assailant was after his chain. Using self-defense, he fended off the attacker. Security and police intervened.
Ariana Grande admits to taking Cynthia Erivo’s prosthetic ears from the Wicked movie set. She keeps them next to her printer at home. Grande also took Glinda’s wand, books, globes, and a “movie two spoiler” prop. Part two of Wicked, titled Wicked: For Good, releases on Nov 21, 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Ariana Grande admits to taking Cynthia Erivo’s prosthetic ears from the Wicked movie set. She keeps them next to her printer at home. Grande also took Glinda’s wand, books, globes, and a “movie two spoiler” prop. Part two of Wicked, titled Wicked: For Good, releases on Nov 21, 2025.
Following Trump's executive order, a Virginia medical center suspends gender-affirming care for minors. VCU Health joins others in halting care, with the order threatening funding and insurance for trans-related treatments.
February 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Following Trump's executive order, a Virginia medical center suspends gender-affirming care for minors. VCU Health joins others in halting care, with the order threatening funding and insurance for trans-related treatments.