• Brooks and Capehart on Trump's 'forever trade war'

    Brooks and Capehart on Trump's 'forever trade war'

    Aug 28, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    ... they are. And so, yes, there's a wide outpouring of grief in all quarters over the death of Dolly Parton, but particularly in the LGBTQ community, huge, huge loss. Because, at a time when the nation was turning its back on us and what we were going through and ...

  • Tim Curry, iconic character actor and star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80

    Tim Curry, iconic character actor and star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80

    Aug 26, 2026 04:31 PM EDT

    ... 1975 cult-classic movie alongside Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf and Susan Sarandon. The show was ahead of its time in terms of its representation of LGBTQ+ characters and has entered the pop culture lexicon for its many iconic and memorable scenes, including the song “The Time Warp,” which has been ...

  • Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations

    Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations

    Aug 25, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    ... my dad. Amna Nawaz: Parton never endorsed a political party, but did speak passionately on a few issues, including the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ rights. Dolly Parton: When someone blatantly asks you, do you think Black lives matter, well, of course, Black lives matter. We're all God ...

  • Breanna Stewart wants WNBA arenas to be safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at games

    Breanna Stewart wants WNBA arenas to be safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at games

    Aug 24, 2026 05:55 PM EDT

    ... it. Stewart is a huge fan of the Harry Potter books and subsequent movies by author J.K. Rowlings, who has drawn criticism for her anti-trans stance. Stewart has donated royalties from that shoe to The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ youth.

  • Brooks and Atkins Stohr on 'woke' politics in America

    Brooks and Atkins Stohr on 'woke' politics in America

    Aug 14, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    ... seeing a work force where the federal work force is -- was decimated, including Black women disproportionately hit. You are seeing Republicans vilify trans people and LGBTQ people with zest and zeal. You are seeing DEI, whatever they call DEI, being eliminated in a way that even the president is putting ...

  • Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing argue against death penalty, said shooter hit 'intended target'

    Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing argue against death penalty, said shooter hit 'intended target'

    Aug 13, 2026 12:50 AM EDT

    ... Trump. Yet Twiggs said he never heard Robinson talk about Kirk before the shooting. The defendant also did not talk much about gender issues or LGBTQ+ rights, Twiggs said. The AP emailed Twiggs’ attorney seeking comment. Closing arguments in the preliminary hearing are scheduled for Sept. 1. Graf will then ...

  • Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71

    Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71

    Aug 03, 2026 08:26 PM EDT

    ... of the Universe,” the story of two Mexican American boys falling in love, was published in 2012 and received a pair of citations for outstanding LGBTQ+ literature: a Stonewall Honors Book Award and the Lambda Literary Award. “Hamilton” playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, who narrated the audio edition and helped produce ...

  • Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in confrontation with police

    Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in confrontation with police

    Jul 26, 2026 08:39 PM EDT

    ... to celebrate on Saturday, though it’s unclear how many were still at the festival by late evening. It’s one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations. “We are simply stunned by what happened,” said Andre Lehmann, a top official with the main national LGBTQ+ association, LSVD+. “This suspected attack ...

  • WATCH: House Oversight hearing examines how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history, under attack by Trump

    WATCH: House Oversight hearing examines how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history, under attack by Trump

    Jul 21, 2026 02:58 PM EDT

    ... federal government to reshape the way the nation's history is told, often de-emphasizing the role of slavery and racism along with stories about LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3odVeY3Tei8 WATCH: 'If you erase it, we will replace it,' Rep. Mfume says of ...

  • British prosecutors charge a man with murder in death of former politician Ann Widdecombe

    British prosecutors charge a man with murder in death of former politician Ann Widdecombe

    Jul 20, 2026 08:01 PM EDT

    ... where Widdecombe was a prominent voice for decades. She was a blunt-speaking character known for socially conservative views opposing abortion and the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights. Police said they believe Widdecombe was attacked July 8. She failed to appear that afternoon for a scheduled TV interview and was found ...