https://www.gaynews.comen-usCopyright (C) 2026 GayNewsOn June 20, D.C. Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton put forward her bill once again, aiming to eliminate discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in the jury selection process at the D.C. Suhttps://www.gaynews.com/articles/norton-campaigns-for-equal-jury-rights-in-d-c-supe/https://www.gaynews.com/articles/norton-campaigns-for-equal-jury-rights-in-d-c-supe/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:10:30 -0400In a historic and celebratory move for LGBTQ+ representation, a prominent magazine has featured its first openly lesbian model on its cover. 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Ahttps://www.gaynews.com/articles/production-begins-for-sequel-to-red-white-royal-bl/https://www.gaynews.com/articles/production-begins-for-sequel-to-red-white-royal-bl/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:36:48 -0400Trans Rights Officially Adopted as Core Policy by Political Party A political party, co-founded by prominent figures Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn, has officially embraced trans liberation as a corehttps://www.gaynews.com/articles/political-party-embraces-trans-rights-as-core-poli/https://www.gaynews.com/articles/political-party-embraces-trans-rights-as-core-poli/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:09:22 -0400A recent study has uncovered alarming trends in the mortality rates of individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual orientations (LGB+) in England and Wales. This analysis, condhttps://www.gaynews.com/articles/study-reveals-higher-risks-of-suicide-and-substanc/https://www.gaynews.com/articles/study-reveals-higher-risks-of-suicide-and-substanc/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:37:42 -0400March 1, 2005: In a surprising revelation, a list of controversial words banned from the NFL's custom jersey options has been making waves. The list, initially uncovered by a diligent reader who extrahttps://www.gaynews.com/articles/controversial-banned-words-list-from-nfl-s-custom-/https://www.gaynews.com/articles/controversial-banned-words-list-from-nfl-s-custom-/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:10:38 -0400Conor McDermott-Mostowy, an openly gay athlete, showcased his exceptional talent at the US Championships in speedskating, capturing both silver and bronze medals. 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