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Macho man JD Vance says he hates ‘good-looking guys with beards’ during weird manufacturing speech
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1023+ words) The vice president admired another man’s appearance while visiting Maine — and added to his administration’s growing catalog of hypermasculine body talk. U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at CompoTech headquarters on August 24, 2026 in Brewer, Maine. Christopher Wiggins is the…...
New Jersey shields abortion and gender-affirming care from out-of-state investigations
3+ week, 2+ day ago (772+ words) Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Thursday protecting patients and providers from subpoenas, prosecutions and other actions targeting care that is legal in the state. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill speaks at a signing event for the state's shield law…...
Seattle considers $300K boost for groups serving LGBTQ+ people displaced by red-state bigotry
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (604+ words) The money would support LGBTQ+ nonprofits as Seattle grapples with an influx of transgender people leaving states with increasingly restrictive laws. Seattle officials are trying to figure out how they can support LGBTQ+ groups that are providing for the needs…...
How a mean, disrespectful tweet about Rachel Levine shaped the X platform Elon Musk bought and broke
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1258+ words) A dispute over Twitter’s response to deliberate misgendering became part of Musk’s takeover mythology — and a preview of what X would become....
Donald Trump tried to insult Jon Ossoff with Pee-wee Herman. The joke is on him
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1120+ words) The president reminded us who really embodies the bully, writes John Casey. US President Donald Trump speaks at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, on July 22, 2026. The Center for American Progress says its new framework will help Democrats confront anti-LGBTQ…...
Jesse Watters warns women should ‘be careful’ around testosterone-boosted troops: ‘wild animals"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (774+ words) The Fox News host laughed while making light of sexual violence during a discussion of Pete Hegseth’s testosterone initiative. Host Jesse Watters said on The Five that women should be forwarned of testosterone-fueled "wild animals" on miitary bases. Florida Democrats…...
Inside the uneasy world of transgender conservatives
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1443+ words) Despite the Trump administration's anti-trans policies, some transgender Americans continue to identify as conservative. Here's why—and what that means for their lives....
Transgender teen quits Irish dance competition after threats from Florida Republicans
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (648+ words) Two members of Congress and the state Attorney General felt the need to prioritize excluding a 17-year-old girl from a dance competition. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeie bans trans teen from Irish dance competition. Displaying further cruelty and misgendering language…...
Gavin Newsom signs budget with $26M safety net for trans youth care amid Trump cuts
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (523+ words) The spending comes after providers warned that federal cuts could threaten access to care for transgender Californians. California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between United States and Paraguay on June 12, 2026 in Inglewood,…...
Florida congressmen target transgender girl competing in Irish dance championship
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (759+ words) U.S. Reps. Randy Fine and Greg Steube, joined by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, are demanding Irish dance officials change their rules before the Orlando championship. Rep. Greg Steube and Rep. Randy Fine from Florida are trying to bar a transgender…...