T/lgbt

  1. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Religious Objections to L.G.B.T.Q. Storybooks Washington, January 17

    Parents in Maryland said a school board’s refusal to notify them and to excuse their children from discussions of the storybooks violated the First Amendment.

  2. The Joy — and Awkwardness — of Sober Sex Well, January 17

    For those who rely on alcohol to loosen up, getting intimate without it can be tricky.

  3. Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It? National, January 15

    The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.

  4. Richard Hays, 76, Dies; Theologian Who Had Stunning Change of Heart Obits, January 12

    He released a thunderclap into the evangelical world by asserting that a deeper reading of the Bible revealed that same-sex relationships are not sinful.

  5. El Vaticano permite que hombres homosexuales asistan al seminario en Italia, con condiciones En español, January 11

    Los aspirantes al sacerdocio no deberán ser descalificados en virtud de su orientación sexual, según las directrices aprobadas esta semana.

  6. Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Train to Be Priests, if They Remain Celibate Foreign, January 10

    Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.

  7. Anita Bryant, cantante y activista contra la comunidad LGBTQ, muere a los 84 años En español, January 10

    Las iniciativas de la exreina de belleza en contra de los derechos de las personas homosexuales prácticamente acabaron con su carrera como cantante.

  8. Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84 Obits, January 10

    The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

  9. Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students Washington, January 9

    The decision threw out the administration’s proposed regulations, which prohibited discrimination based on gender identity.

  10. Meta Drops Rules Protecting L.G.B.T.Q. Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul Business, January 7

    The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”

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  12. Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality Washington, January 7

    The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.

  13. Trump’s Attack on D.E.I. Will Cost Us All Op Ed, January 6

    Biden’s cabinet looked like America, and it made the country more successful.

  14. Despite Attacks, an Underground Church for L.G.B.T.Q. Africans Thrives Foreign, December 29

    The congregation in Nairobi, Kenya, has been forced to move to 10 different locations over 10 years, and yet it has survived as a sanctuary in an increasingly hostile environment.

  15. Por favor, solo déjenme amar a mi esposa En español, December 28

    Sus pronombres cambiaron; nuestro vínculo no.

  16. Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’ Styles, December 24

    To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.

  17. You’re Never Too Old to Have ‘the Talk’ Op Ed, December 24

    Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?

  18. In 2024, Sapphic Stars Ruled Pop Culture Culture, December 23

    Across music, movies, social media and podcasts, a celebration of lesbianism and Sapphic queerness has been flourishing.

  19. Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds Science, August 6

    A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic.

  20. A Wild Ride From ‘Dilettante’ to Director Styles, April 11

    Theda Hammel wasn’t always sure her varied résumé would include “Stress Positions,” her directorial debut.

  21. How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It Investigative, August 20

    Over the years, Mr. DeSantis embraced and exploited his Ivy League credentials. Now he is reframing his experiences at Yale and Harvard to wage a vengeful political war.

  22. Teen Girls Report Record Levels of Sadness, C.D.C. Finds Science, February 13

    Adolescent girls reported high rates of sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence, as did teenagers who identified as gay or bisexual.

  23. Ron DeSantis Stokes the Flames Interactive, January 23

    It has been a busy month for the Florida governor as he stokes divisive cultural issues.

  24. The ‘Golden Gays’ Return to the Stage in the Philippines Foreign, January 4

    They formed a community meant to support and shelter gay people who had been cast aside by society. Decades later, they are still living together, hosting pageants to help make ends meet.

  25. Anthony Fauci Quietly Shocked Us All Op Ed, December 31

    An ACT UP veteran remembers the doctor’s AIDS legacy.

  26. Personal Stories About Coming Out Letters, December 29

    Readers are moved by a column by Charles Blow and offer their own experiences. Also: Santos’s lies; Covid in China; digital payments; ableist language.

  27. Florida Lawmaker Charged With Pandemic Aid Fraud National, December 8

    State Representative Joe Harding, a sponsor of the law that critics have called “Don’t Say Gay,” is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in loans.

  28. F.D.A. Considering New Approach to Blood Donation by Gay and Bisexual Men Science, November 30

    The agency may put in place a personalized risk assessment to replace the current prohibition on men who have had sex with men in the previous three months.

  29. The Democrats Should Run ____ in 2024 Letters, November 24

    Readers add to Frank Bruni’s list of possible candidates. Also: A gay marriage bill; funding Covid vaccines.

  30. Your Tuesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Deadly Earthquake N Y T Now, November 21

    Plus Iranian players protest at the World Cup and “Neighbours” will start filming again.

  31. Using the Word ‘Queer’ Instead of ‘Gay’ Letters, November 13

    Readers respond to a column by Pamela Paul. Also: Pandemic preparedness; regulating media; the need for unions.

  32. ‘Not Again’: A Weary Europe Greets Monkeypox With a Touch of Fatalism Foreign, May 25

    With war raging in Ukraine, and the coronavirus still circulating, many in Europe say they have bigger worries than monkeypox. Some organizations, however, have raised concerns about stigma.