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A new report from the gun control advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety underscores the effects gun violence has on LGBTQ+ lives.With more than 25,000 hate crimes in the U.S. each year involving a firearm, a significant number of those crimes are directed at queer people.LGBTQ+ youth have a greater chance of experiencing bias-motivated violence involving weapons than non-LGBTQ+ youth, the report notes.

This profile is part of Queerty’s 2022 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Solomon Bates, 25Bio: Solomon Bates grew up in Victorville, California, where he excelled on the baseball field. He played through college for the University of Southern California until 2018, when he became the eighth-round pick for the Giants at age 25.  A post shared by Solomon Bates (@solomonbates)Little did we know, the following year, in 2019, Bates came out as gay to his teammates—the Giants’ minor league Richmond Flying Squirrels—and never let the ball drop.His posts during the time period show his clear love for the game:  A post shared by Solomon Bates (@solomonbates)  A post shared by Solomon Bates (@solomonbates)Coming out: The right-handed pitcher was released from the Giants organization this year, but Bates still had cause for celebration—becoming the second minor league baseball player to publicly come out as gay, after David Denson in 2015.“Being gay in this sport you don’t know what comes at you!” he said, alongside images of his 2022 stats and photos of him in action.“I thank the Giants for giving me the opportunity to be myself and go out there and play the game that I love the most.

Neighbors, is people discover it as it gets out in the world.

The Blade Foundation this week announced the recipient of an inaugural reporting fellowship focused on covering stories at the intersection of LGBTQ identities and race.

In recent months, a huge number of courageous famous faces across all sectors have opened up to the world and shared their true sexualities and gender identities. As we approach the end of the year, take a look at some of the celebrities who have come out so far in 2022! M.A. Voepel First on […]

CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins star Amber Gill has sparked romance rumours with a BBC actress after coming out as bisexual. The former Love Island winner, 25, has been spotted leaving flirty Emoji icons on Teddy Edwardes' Twitter profile.

On National Coming Out Day, the National LGBT Federation (NXF) – publishers of GCN – is calling for renewed whole-of-society efforts to empower LGBTQ+ people everywhere to live open and authentic lives free from discrimination.  We know from both the research and the direct lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people that it is not just right […]

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A lesbian Vodafone store worker has been awarded £30,000 in compensation after her manager asked her “How do lesbians have sex?”. Following an employment tribunal in Glasgow, the woman, identified as Ms C for legal reasons, successfully sued her former employers after she faced gender and sexual orientation discrimination from multiple managers and a co-worker […]

Cher to tears with his rendition of ‘Believe’?Last weekend he did it again. Lambert performed as a guest singer on Strictly Come Dancing.

Emily Ratajkowski tends to keep her personal life private, but since her split from husband Sebastian Bear-McClard, she has been opening up more on social media.MORE: Emily Ratajkowski just revealed the ultimate manicure trend at Miu MiuThe star has taken a liking to sharing more glimpses of her life and her own insights into trending topics on TikTok.Her latest has totally driven fans wild, as she made an unexpected statement about her sexuality.WATCH: Emily Ratajkowski's cryptic message amid split with ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClardMORE: Emily Ratajkowski rocks double denim at Loewe during Paris Fashion WeekEmily teased that she is actually bisexual in a TikTok in which she stitched a video where a user joked that if you are bisexual, it is likely that you also own a velvet green couch in your home.The model followed in the footsteps of Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell, who also teased she's bisexual by showing off her own velvet green couch.The clip sees a user asking: "If you identify as bisexual… Do you own a green velvet couch?" and it then cuts to a clip of Emily, where she is cozying up in a gray sweatshirt sitting on her massive green velvet couch, which has a sage hue to it and curves around her coffee table.@emrata #stitch with @shaymitchell ♬ original sound - EmrataFans were quick to welcome the idea of her being bisexualThe TikTok garnered over one million views and 152,000 likes, and though she didn't add a caption or actually speak on the topic, it didn't stop fans from celebrating the fact that she seemingly came out as bisexual.MORE: Emily Ratajkowski shares a bath with 'love of my life' son in sweet photo after filing for divorceMORE: Emily Ratajkowski brings back Y2K's thong revealing jeans

Robert Icke’s The Doctor originally opened at The Almeida Theatre in Islington in 2019 to absolutely rave reviews. It’s now transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre on London’s West End and we’re thrilled to have it back. Reprising the role of The Doctor is Olivier winning-actress Juliet Stevenson, who is absolutely incredible from start to finish – this is arguably a career-defining performance here, which is no small feat given her numerous illustrious successes on stage and screen.

Transgender women must still register for the military draft, according to the U.S. Selective Service.  "US citizens or immigrants who are born male and changed their gender to female are still required to register," the Selective Service states on its official website.  Individuals who were born female, but identify as male do not need to register for the military draft, per the government.  The policy is not new, but gained attention after the Selective Service tweeted at parents on Friday, reminding them that their sons must register.  U.S.

Today, October 11, the LGBTQ+ Iris Prize International Short Film Competition will begin. This is a six-day global queer short film festival, awarding £30,000 to one lucky winner. The festival takes place annually in Cardiff, Wales, attracting 11,000 admissions, with a UK online audience of 84,000 people. The event begins with an opening night ceremony […]

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MUNA, G Flip, Peach PRC, Alter Boy, BVT and Vetta Borne are among the first closing ceremony headliners announced by Sydney WorldPride.

A video containing homophobic and racist content and anti-American propaganda was broadcasted in Russia, leaving people baffled about its content. The piece shows a Russian middle-aged couple and their son on a flight to the US. As reported by the Scottish Daily Express, the video aired on TV in Russia and circulated on social media. […]

supports HTML5 videoMadonna may have sparked a trend as, hours after appearing to come out as gay on TikTok, Emily Ratajkowski has hinted that she’s bisexual in her own video. The model, 31, kept her fans guessing when she hopped on a TikTok trend which declares that the person is bisexual if they own a green velvet sofa. In the video, Emily is seen staring down into the camera before it cuts to another TikToker who asks: ‘If you identity as bisexual, do you own a green velvet couch?’ The camera then cuts to Emily who pans to her own large green velvet sofa in her living room. Celebrating the model apparently being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, one of Emily’s TikTok followers commented: ‘So many celeb women are coming out and I just love it.’ Another revealed: ‘I’m not even gay but I feel like this a win for us.’ ‘Wasn’t on my bingo card but happy to be here,’ while another shocked follower said: ‘Let’s just say this is probably one of the many things I never expected.’ YouTuber Francesca Farago joked: ‘So we all just own the same couch.’ Emily’s ‘announcement’ coincides with National Coming Out Day, which falls on October 11, and has been marked by other stars opening up about their sexuality. Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell also did the green sofa video and filmed herself flopping onto her furniture, seemingly coming out as bisexual. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoPop icon Madonna also appears to have come out as gay after sharing a TikTok video, in which she attempted to throw a pair of knickers into a bin but if she missed, it means she is gay – and she didn’t make the shot. Emily’s revelation comes after she reportedly filed

Joe Biden has just officially confirmed what a woman is and what a woman isn’t.”Trans women (also known as men) will be forced to sign up for the draft.Looks like Joe Biden has just officially confirmed what a woman is and what a woman isn’t.— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) October 10, 2022Obviously, there is no draft in the US, and hasn’t been one since the Vietnam War days.Related: Lauren Boebert posts dumbest ‘groomer’ tweet yet and everyone’s thinking the exact same thingBoebert’s latest attempt to “own the libs” was likely sparked by a tweet issued by the Selective Service System on Friday. It said, “Parents, if your son is an only son and the last male in your family to carry the family name, he is still required to register with SSS.”Parents, if your son is an only son and the last male in your family to carry the family name, he is still required to register with SSS.

Award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer Dan Levy and a few of his friends want you to join them for their favorite drink and some helpful hints to make this holiday season a festive success.Levy, chef Candice Kumai, and interior designer Breegan Jane, are teaming with Cointreau, the essential ingredient at the heart of more than 500 classic cocktails including The Cosmopolitan, to share their tips to remove the stress and create festive fun this season. Of course, that includes plenty of one particular cocktail.“In a shock to absolutely nobody, my favorite holiday cocktail is the iconic Cosmopolitan,” Dan Levy said in a statement.

(CNN) — National Coming Out Day is October 11, established to honor LGBTQ people stepping fully into their true selves to others — also known as coming out of the closet. It's a day for honoring the act, and all the related hopes, fears, dreams, and expectations for the future.The designation started in 1988 on the first anniversary of the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in October 1987.

Gemma Collins has been praised for her body confidence as she posted a video from a recent holiday as she urged her fans to appreciate their own bodies. The former TOWIE star, 41, looked amazing in a tiger print cut-out swimsuit as she stood in shallow water in a pool with palm trees swaying in the breeze behind her. Her blonde hair was pulled into tight french braids on either side of her head and she wore large sunglasses that featured a cross design on them.

Gemma Collins put on a jaw-dropping display as she showcased her killer curves in a plunging swimsuit.The former TOWIE star, 41, has been enjoying a holiday and took to her Instagram on Tuesday (October 11) to share a body confident message with her 2.2 million followers.Standing in a swimming pool, the reality star paraded her killer curves in the halterneck one piece which boasted an animal print pattern and a daring cut-out section across her chest.READ MORE: Gemma Collins showcases weight loss and pours killer curves in hot pink swimsuitThe blonde bombshell scraped her hair up into two braids weaved into a bun and donned a pair of large black sunglasses as she assured her followers: "You are beautiful."The I'm A Celebrity star explained that she's returned after a brief social media break and teased that she has plenty of upcoming projects in the pipeline.The TV personality started the video by saying: "Good morning everyone, this is the GC.

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Emily Ratajkowski is the latest star to hint at being bisexual as part of an ongoing TikTok trend. The 31-year-old actress posted a «Stitch» video on Monday, responding to TikTok user @nourishedwithtish's viral soundbite: «If you identify as bisexual, do you own a green velvet couch?» The camera then cuts to Ratajkowski, who appears seated on a — you guessed it! — green velvet couch. The star doesn't say anything, but shares a sly smile with the camera while touching her chin. Ratajkowski's cheeky video comes in response to Shay Mitchell's take on the same trend, with the latter also using the soundbite as she wordlessly plops down on her own green velvet couch. The star recently filed for divorce from her husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard in Manhattan Supreme Court after quietly tying the knot in February 2018.

On Saturday, October 8, the European Pride Organisers Association announced Lisbon as the host city for EuroPride 2025. The Portuguese capital overcame its German competitor CSD Magdeburg, winning 79% of the vote. ILGA Portugal, Variações and rede ex aequo spearheaded Lisbon’s proposal which was presented at the annual general meeting of the European Pride Organisers […]

Madonna has suggested that she is gay in a new video she posted on TikTok – watch it below.The pop icon participated in a current trend on the platform, which sees users state that they’re gay depending on whether they’re able to successfully make a shot into a goal or not.In a post shared on Sunday (October 9), Madonna is seen holding up a pink piece of underwear. “If I miss, I’m Gay!” an on-screen caption reads.

Yarra Trams is inviting Victorians to have a say in its Pride Tram design. Set to be unveiled in mid-December at the tram’s home depot in Malvern, Victorians are able to choose from five designs that will wrap the Pride Tram till October 21.The five finalist designs for this #AllAboard tram contest are as follows:The artist behind Design One explained that the colours of the flag “represent us all, allowing us to be ourselves, inviting us, all aboard! The two hands move toward an embrace, representing the community helping each other, no matter who you are. The hands are gender and raceless, everyone is welcome aboard.”Design OneDesign Two’s creator stated that, “the unification of people has become part of our city’s identity and I hope my design encourages Melburnians to demonstrate the same acceptance in their lives, so that we can all travel with pride each day.”Design TwoDesign Three’s artist wanted to express “‘A new chapter for all of people’, that’s why I designed the “AllAboard Sunrise.” Design ThreeAccording to the artist behind Design Four.

Polish teacher Maria Kistowska felt a burst of pride when her school came top in a new LGBTQ+ inclusion ranking that seeks to challenge the nationalist ruling party’s curbs on gay and transgender rights.

One in 10 members of Gen Z in Britain identifies as bisexual, a report from the country’s leading LGBTQ+ charity has found, with more Britons now describing themselves as bi than gay or lesbian.

supports HTML5 videoFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon has blasted JK Rowling and appeared to imply she isn’t a ‘real feminist’.The Harry Potter author, who has sparked controversy in the recent years over her comments about the trans community, has clashed with Sturgeon after a gender recognition legislation was passed by the Scottish Government.The majority of MSPs on the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee recommended the approval of the general principles of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which allows an easier process for transgender people to be legally recognised as their preferred gender.This week, Rowling was seen wearing a t-shirt declaring the SNP leader ‘a destroyer of women’s rights’, and Sturgeon has fought back.She said: ‘There are no shortages of attacks on women that feminists, real feminists, as I consider myself to be, should be focusing on right now.’Rowling voiced her support for members of For Women Scotland (FWS) – who hosted a rally outside Holyrood after the Scottish government’s recommendation – in a caption alongside the controversial T-shirt.She tweeted: ‘I stand in solidarity with @forwomenscot and all women protesting and speaking outside the Scottish Parliament.

EMILY Ratajkowski has delighted fans by appearing to come out as bisexual in a new TikTok video. Emily, 31, took to the social media platform on Monday evening to share a rather cryptic clip about her sexuality amid her divorce from husband Sebastian Bear-McClard.

Woke medical establishment now not only seeks to encourage interventions up to the mutilation of children's' bodies, but with it the mutilation of Americans' free speech rights in service of its lucrative "gender-affirming care" enterprise.The American Medical Association (AMA), joined by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association, recently delivered a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for him to unleash the Justice Department on foes of efforts to transition children.In so doing, the AMA et al.

doubled in the last five years, with more than 300,000 children ages 13 to 17 identifying as a gender different from their biological sex. Among adults, the number has soared to 1.3 million, or 0.5 percent.

Emily Ratajkowski has left fans guessing after appearing to hint that she is bisexual.The model – who filed for divorce from her estranged husband Sebastian Bear-McClard last month – dropped a hint about her sexuality in a clip on TikTok.It showed someone asking: "If you identify as bisexual, do you own a green velvet couch?"READ MORE: Emily Ratajkowski covers chest with hand as she goes topless in glowing snapEmily then turned the camera on herself and, flashing a very cheeky look, panned around to show she was perched on a green velvet sofa.Plenty of fans took the clip to mean that the Gone Girl beauty, 31, was coming out."Yet another win for the ladies," one person wrote in the comments section, while another posted simply: "OMG!!""So proud of you and for you!!!" said someone else."I knew this is why you're so awesome," said another fan."I am here for this," said one of the star's admirers.One fan joked: "I'm too excited about this as if I'd ever have a chance with Emrata!"It comes after the end of Em's four-year marriage to Sebastian.The pair had been married since 2018 and share one-year-old son Sylvester, but they split this year.Emily officially filed for divorce in September.Since then, the brunette has been linked to Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt, with reports suggesting that they have been hanging out a bit and getting to know each other.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.A source told America's People magazine last week that the end of her marriage had been "rough" on the catwalk queen so her friendship with Brad was "the perfect timing".Another insider added: "They have a lot to talk about and always have a great time when they hang out.

Freeform has finally launched one of their three unscripted series of the year, The Come Up.

The popular gay hookup and dating app Grindr has announced on Tuesday a new CEO ahead of the company going public.George Arison has been named as the company’s new CEO. The out business executive starts on October 19, according to a company news release.

With the proposed Respect for Marriage Act awaiting debate in the U.S. Senate, new polling data from the Human Rights Campaign indicates that over two-thirds of registered voters in swing states support marriage equality. The data collected by the HRC, the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the country, shows that 64 percent of prospective voters in the November midterm election would support a law “protecting the national right to same-sex marriage.” The voters polled all reside in “battleground” states — Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin — defined as states where the Republican and Democratic parties have near-equal levels of support. Thousands or even hundreds of votes could affect the outcome of an election in swing states, yet support for marriage equality surpasses party lines with endorsement from two-thirds of voters.

One of CNN’s most prominent LGBTQ+ anchors is leaving his evening slot to co-host a new morning show.On Thursday, the network announced that Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins would be the new faces of a redesigned and yet unnamed new morning show.The morning show will take on a new format, name, and set. CNN currently airs New Day from 6 to 9 a.m.

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court in a 5-4 vote declined on Wednesday a request from Yeshiva University to block a lower court order that requires the New York university to recognize a "Pride Alliance" LGBTQ student club.In an unsigned order, the Supreme Court noted that the New York state courts had yet to issue a final order in the case, and that Yeshiva could return to the Supreme Court after the New York courts have acted."The application is denied because it appears that applicants have at least two further avenues for expedited or interim state court relief," the court said.Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, dissented from the court's order, noting that the lower courts could take "months to rule.""I see no reason why we should not grant a stay at this time," he said.Noting that the school objected to recognizing a group that would have implications that are not consistent with the Torah, Alito said, "The First Amendment guarantees the right to the free exercise of religion, and if that provision means anything, it prohibits a State from enforcing its own preferred interpretation of the Holy Scripture.""The upshot is that Yeshiva is almost certain to be compelled for at least some period of time (and perhaps for a lengthy spell) to instruct its students in accordance with what it regards as an incorrect interpretation of Torah and Jewish law," Alito continued.He said that a state's imposition of its "own mandatory interpretation of scripture is a shocking development that calls out for review," and added that "it is our duty to stand up for the Constitution even when doing so is controversial."Justice Sonia Sotomayor -- who has jurisdiction over the lower court

5-4 decision Wednesday evening the U.S. Supreme Court opted to not block a state court’s ruling ordering a faith-based private university to recognize an LGBTQ students’ organization, but the order is quite likely temporary.Yeshiva University, which has four campuses in New York City, was ordered by a state court to recognize Y.U.

(CNN) -- Some travelers are scrambling as a possible freight railroad strike interrupts service along Amtrak's long-distance routes.Negotiations are ongoing between unions and railroad companies. If they don't come to an agreement, the first national rail strike in 30 years could start early Friday.While Amtrak is not involved in the negotiations, service has already been adjusted on track that could be affected by the dispute.

An investigation by the Inspector General for New York state courts has allegedly substantiated charges of racism and anti-LGBTQ+ bias by a judge in Brooklyn.According to the NY Daily News, which claims to have seen the IG report, Brooklyn Surrogate’s Court Judge Harriet Thompson used highly offensive language and disparaged others based upon their ethnicity and sexual identity. Thomas, who was kicked off the bench in December of 2021 pending an investigation, has denied all allegations and filed suit demanding she is reinstated.“I hate these gay white men” and “being gay is an abomination to mankind,” Thompson allegedly said.In another incident, Thompson was alleged to have said one gay judge was “fat now, from all of the evil of what he’s doing.”Thompson also reportedly displayed animosity towards members of the Hispanic community.“I do not like Hispanic people.

A Tennessee sheriff's department is investigating an incident involving one of its school resource officers who was caught on tape berating a student with misogynistic and vulgar language.In an audio clip that went viral online, a Smyrna High School student can be heard being verbally harassed, allegedly by a school resource officer.

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LGBTQ student organization for now, the Supreme Court said in a Friday evening order from Justice Sonia Sotomayor.A lower court had ordered Yeshiva University, a private Orthodox Jewish research school in New York City to recognize the student group, but Justice Sotomayor, who has jurisdiction over the Second Circuit, which includes Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, temporarily stayed that ruling, “pending further order,” as lower court and state court cases continue.“A New York state trial court ruled that as a public accommodation, Yeshiva was covered under the New York City Human Rights Law and required to provide the Pride Alliance the same access to facilities as dozens of other student groups,” The Washington Post reports. “The group said that means access to a classroom, bulletin boards and a club fair booth.”Yeshiva is an Orthodox institution, and the “Orthodox tradition only supports heterosexual relations and only within the context of heterosexual marriage,” the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has said.Well-known University of Texas School of Law Professor of law Steve Vladeck called Justice Sonomayor’s decision “surprising.”“Justice Sotomayor, acting by herself, has stayed a New York state trial court’s injunction that had ordered Yeshiva University to recognize an LGBTQ student group.

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