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Public health expert @drdemetre.bsky.social is standing up for science in the face of Trump administration attacks. "The CDC is now a weapon. That is why I left. The weaponization of public health is happening, and I am not crying wolf."
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He of course won't say it's due to artist boycotts or poor ticket sales, but it's easy to read between the lines.
February 8, 2026 at 1:18 AM
He of course won't say it's due to artist boycotts or poor ticket sales, but it's easy to read between the lines.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were screening bags with trained detection dogs when several suitcases were flagged, authorities said.
February 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were screening bags with trained detection dogs when several suitcases were flagged, authorities said.
Turning Point USA is organizing a show headlined by Kid Rock for right-wingers upset with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
February 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Turning Point USA is organizing a show headlined by Kid Rock for right-wingers upset with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
The MAGA-ified singer appeared on The Katie Miller Podcast where she turned her ire on California Governor Gavin Newsom and transgender youth.
February 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The MAGA-ified singer appeared on The Katie Miller Podcast where she turned her ire on California Governor Gavin Newsom and transgender youth.
With Black Americans disproportionately affected by HIV, it's a day to encourage testing, prevention, and treatment but also to talk about systemic barriers.
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
With Black Americans disproportionately affected by HIV, it's a day to encourage testing, prevention, and treatment but also to talk about systemic barriers.
They and others who've suffered at the hands of immigration authorities testified at a forum Tuesday.
February 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
They and others who've suffered at the hands of immigration authorities testified at a forum Tuesday.
These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.
February 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.
The Indiana Senate has passed a law that would create legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on sex assigned at birth.
February 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The Indiana Senate has passed a law that would create legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on sex assigned at birth.
The actor spoke about the upcoming Harry Potter series at a film festival, where he was promoting a film, Jimpa, in which he plays the gay grandfather of a nonbinary child.
February 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The actor spoke about the upcoming Harry Potter series at a film festival, where he was promoting a film, Jimpa, in which he plays the gay grandfather of a nonbinary child.
The rapper tried to convert queer people to the GOP and spread conspiracy theories about Jay-Z following Trevor Noah's Grammy jokes about her Trump meeting.
February 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The rapper tried to convert queer people to the GOP and spread conspiracy theories about Jay-Z following Trevor Noah's Grammy jokes about her Trump meeting.
The plaintiff's lawyer said it wasn't a referendum on gender-affirming care, but a question of adhering to guidelines for providing it.
February 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The plaintiff's lawyer said it wasn't a referendum on gender-affirming care, but a question of adhering to guidelines for providing it.
The court declines the teacher's "invitation to run the public schools," Judge Robert B. King wrote.
February 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The court declines the teacher's "invitation to run the public schools," Judge Robert B. King wrote.
Winter heats up with the return of Bridgerton, and premieres of Pillion, Whistle, and The ‘Burbs.
February 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Winter heats up with the return of Bridgerton, and premieres of Pillion, Whistle, and The ‘Burbs.
Strayhorn wrote many of Ellington's big hits and lived as an out gay man in mid-century America.
February 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Strayhorn wrote many of Ellington's big hits and lived as an out gay man in mid-century America.
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish were among the artists who made history at the 68th Grammy Awards and spoke out against ICE under President Trump.
February 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish were among the artists who made history at the 68th Grammy Awards and spoke out against ICE under President Trump.
A Texas man is suing a California doctor for allegedly prescribing abortion pills to his supposed sexual partner.
February 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A Texas man is suing a California doctor for allegedly prescribing abortion pills to his supposed sexual partner.
“We want to make sure that Virginia families know that here in Virginia, it is not just a Supreme Court decision that protects them, but it is also our state constitution," the Democratic governor said.
February 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
“We want to make sure that Virginia families know that here in Virginia, it is not just a Supreme Court decision that protects them, but it is also our state constitution," the Democratic governor said.
Trump gave Greg Bovino the boot, and now not even a sports bar in Sin City wants him around.
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Trump gave Greg Bovino the boot, and now not even a sports bar in Sin City wants him around.
Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.
February 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.
Lesbians fought homophobia in the feminist movement with humor and heart.
February 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Lesbians fought homophobia in the feminist movement with humor and heart.
"I believe they are authentic," stated the Tesla co-founder's estranged daughter, who shared a key detail related to the timeline.
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
"I believe they are authentic," stated the Tesla co-founder's estranged daughter, who shared a key detail related to the timeline.
Florida has reversed funding cuts for HIV medication — but only until it can go through the formal rule-making process.
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Florida has reversed funding cuts for HIV medication — but only until it can go through the formal rule-making process.
Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.
There will be more out queer athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics than have ever competed at the Winter Games before.
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
There will be more out queer athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics than have ever competed at the Winter Games before.
GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.
February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.