Wednesday, May 1, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 1, 2024

United Methodists Repeal Longstanding Ban on LGBTQ+ Clergy

United Methodists Repeal Longstanding Ban on LGBTQ+ Clergy

United Methodist delegates repealed their church's longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding "self-avowed practicing homosexuals" from being ordained or appointed as ministers.

by Peter Smith | 5 hours ago

News

United Methodists Begin to Reverse Longstanding Anti-LGBTQ Policies
United Methodists Begin to Reverse Longstanding Anti-LGBTQ Policies

United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday – voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ...

by Peter Smith | 7 hours ago

Mississippi Lawmakers Quietly Kill Bills to Restrict Legal Recognition of Transgender People
Mississippi Lawmakers Quietly Kill Bills to Restrict Legal Recognition of Transgender People

Mississippi's Republican-led Legislature will not take final votes on two bills that attempted to restrict legal recognition of transgender people.

by Emily Wagster Pettus | 7 hours ago

Culture

Best LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations
Best LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations

Today, an incredible array of destinations cater specifically to LGBTQ+ travelers, offering experiences beyond the typical vacation.

6 hours ago

Alicia Keys, Brian d'Arcy James, Daniel Radcliffe and More React to Earning Tony Award Nominations
Alicia Keys, Brian d'Arcy James, Daniel Radcliffe and More React to Earning Tony Award Nominations

Singer Alicia Keys says she was unable to speak after her semi-autobiographical show "Hell's Kitchen" earned 13 nods when the nominations for the 2024 Tony...

7 hours ago

Pride

New Hampshire Town Divided Over LGBTQ-Inspired Murals
New Hampshire Town Divided Over LGBTQ-Inspired Murals

A local nonprofit in Littleton, New Hampshire, is facing community backlash over murals meant to "beautify blighted properties."

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 29

Watch: Carl Nassib Announces NFL Draft Pick, Shares LGBTQ+ Youth Support
Watch: Carl Nassib Announces NFL Draft Pick, Shares LGBTQ+ Youth Support

Nassib announced the Cleveland Brown's second round NFL Draft pick on Friday as part of a partnership with The Trevor Project.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 29

Media

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024
GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

The GLSEN Respect Awards were held at Gotham Hall with host Peppermint, of RuPaul's Drag Race, and award recipients including Marcia Gay Harden, Republic...

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 30

EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024
EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024

Get ready to slay your fitness goals as we showcase three sexy fitness influencers who will fuel your motivation and prepare you for summer.

Apr 25