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We fought hard for queer representation. SCOTUS just took it from those who need it mostLast week, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a 6-3 decision in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. The case was brought by Maryland parents against their school district over the ability to opt their children out of lessons that featured storybooks containing LGBTQ+ characters or discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Court ruled in favor of the parents, claiming that the books normalized LGBTQ+ identities that conflicted with the religious beliefs of the parents. That decision will deny representation to young LGBTQ+ children, make children of queer families feel othered, and set back social acceptance for LGBTQ+ people. Related Christians sued over PrEP coverage because it supports homosexual behavior. SCOTUS shut them down. Three of the Republican-appointed justices sided with the Democratic-appointed justices to save the coverage. If parents want to opt out of a curriculum that teaches their child to be part of a rich, multicultural society, they already have that freedom: its called homeschooling. America is supposed to be a melting pot, not a buffet. Opting out of being taught about segments of our society is simply opting out of society itself. We want to work to promote understanding of our fellow humans, whatever they might look like. That can only happen if everyone is willing to participate in society. Dive deeper every day Join our newsletter for thought-provoking commentary that goes beyond the surface of LGBTQ+ issues Subscribe to our Newsletter today When a child is excused from the room because a book has a gay character, what does that say to the kid who has two dads? When its a trans character, what does that mean for the child who is sitting there struggling with their gender identity? This sort of action will do serious harm to both the mental health of children and their families and to societys ability to understand those who might not be like them in the world.The importance of seeing queer characters in storybooks cant be overstated, and this ruling denies that opportunity to many students, likely meaning schools are less likely to include those texts. Over the last several decades, weve fought a long, hard battle to get positive LGBTQ+ representation in media. Same-sex sexual activity was illegal not too long ago. The laughter at the AIDS crisis still rings in the ears of many in the community. And twenty years ago, knowledge of trans identities in the mainstream public was effectively zero.While we clearly have a lot of problems today, social acceptance for LGBTQ+ people has come a long way. That progress has come synergistically with advancements in queer representation in media. The increased visibility of LGBTQ+ identities in film, TV, and books has helped to bring us to where we now are as a society. Thirty years ago, trans people on TV were the butts of jokes so much so that 1994s Ace Ventura: Pet Detective could hinge its whole story on a heinous joke about a trans woman. Today, trans characters can appear on screen as fully realized characters with nuanced stories that dont necessarily revolve around their gender identity. Books are where children begin to learn about the nuances of family and the world beyond their immediate community. Whether its And Tango Makes Three or I am Jazz, books that present LGBTQ+ identities and queer families for young readers can be crucial to helping children understand themselves, their families, and those around them, without worrying that no one has ever felt the way they do before. With positive education, all of that can happen without them having to live in doubt and ignorance for years, only to find the answers to their questions about themselves when theyre 18 or older. This representation is arguably most important for children, who may already have questions but lack the words to articulate them, and those who are likely to be pulled out of these classes by their parents are among those who need them the most. Their parents are going to try to keep their children ignorant.While Republicans would like to paint this sort of thing as indoctrination, these books are simply teaching children about the real world they live in. Remember that the books in question must all be vetted by experts in library science and child development before they can be included in classroom education.Last weeks SCOTUS decision treats the existence of LGBTQ+ people as a matter of opinion that is up for debate: if they dont fit with your ideology, you can just pretend they dont exist. Its the same as the decades weve had to hear gender identity and sexual orientation referred to as a lifestyle or a choice. This isnt about judging people for what they do, but for who they are. Of course, all of this is particularly galling as Republicans across the country work to get Christian texts mandated on classroom walls.If parents can choose to opt out of their kids hearing that LGBTQ+ identities exist, then what else are parents going to be able to opt out of on religious grounds because of this SCOTUS ruling? The right has already worked to mute the teaching of history around slavery and the history of racism in the U.S. The door is open for parents to say nearly anything is against their religion if they dont approve of it, and to simply pick and choose what they want from the public school system for their children.Sotomayor highlighted this issue and the choice to remove children from their place in society in her dissent:[Public schools] offer to children of all faiths and backgrounds an education and an opportunity to practice living in our multicultural society. That experience is critical to our Nations civic vitality. Yet it will become a mere memory if children must be insulated from exposure to ideas and concepts that may conflict with their parents religious beliefs. Freedom of speech does not mean the ability to limit someone elses speech, and freedom of religion doesnt mean the freedom to impose your religion on others.The Supreme Court released a wealth of decisions in the last two weeks; perhaps most notable for the trans community was the Skrmetti ruling. Both of these rulings have shown a strong interest in politics and interfering in cultural movements. If the Court was trying to interpret the laws and freedoms of the United States, which is supposedly its job, it got these ones wrong.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01716-6Place cells are neurons that encode spatial locations. Experiments in chickadees reveal that the cells activate even when those locations are viewed from a distance.

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LONDONReceiving the warning shortly after first-round matches got underway at Wimbledon, tennis player Daniil Medvedev was issued a code violation Monday for an un-British display of emotion.Code violation, Medvedev, for verbally expressing frustration, said chair umpire Oliver Gladwin-Taylor, reminding both players that they must keep things stoic after Medvedev audibly sighed and slightly shook his head following a double fault. If you maintain a stiff upper lip as the rules dictate, I wont have to make that call. Even now, I can tell by looking at you that you are not happy with the code violation, and if you dont return to a neutral facial expression, I will have no choice but to penalize you a point. I suggest you carry on with your chin held high, keeping your emotional state buried deep, deep inside. I expect a dry, laconic match from here on out. This isnt the French Open.At press time, witnesses confirmed a member of the crowd had to be removed from the stadium for clapping too enthusiastically.The post Wimbledon Player Issued Violation For Un-British Display Of Emotion appeared first on The Onion.

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A judge has thrown out the case of a 20-year-old trans woman who was arrested in Florida for washing her hands in a womens bathroom.Prosecutors reportedly failed to meet the deadline for filing charging documents against Marcy Rheintgen after she was arrested while protesting the states anti-trans bathroom ban. A Leon County judge granted her lawyers motion to dismiss the misdemeanor trespassing charge. Related Five trans youth speak out as the Supreme Court upholds a ban on their health care Lawmakers dont need to be involved in my doctor visits. Theyve got a lane and they should stay in it. In April, Rheintgen informed Florida lawmakers of her plan to enter the states Capitol building and use the restroom, even including a photo of herself so they knew who to look for. She never thought police would actually arrest her, despite the fact that the move broke the 2023 law. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today I know that you know in your heart that this law is wrong and unjust, Rheintgen told the lawmakers. I know that you know in your heart that transgender people are human too, and you cant arrest us away.I know that you know that I have dignity. Thats why I know that you wont arrest me.Nevertheless, two cops met her at the restroom, but she decided to go in anyway. At first, they told her they would just give her a notice to appear before the judge. But they then reported she became sassy and indicated she may use the womens bathroom again, so they arrested her.Rheintgen then launched social media accounts where she spoke about her experience being put in a mens jail for a day after the arrest, as well as her trial in which prosecutors were seeking to imprison her for 11 months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcy Rheintgen (@marcyrheintgen) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcy Rheintgen (@marcyrheintgen)She also regularly records response videos to hateful comments, slamming folks who call her a predator for washing her hands. Im somebodys child, she pleaded in one video after someone said she engaged in predatory behavior and repeatedly violated the boundaries of women and girls.Whats wrong with you? she said, asking if the commenter seriously believed being imprisoned for washing her hands was an appropriate response. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcy Rheintgen (@marcyrheintgen)Floridas bathroom ban criminalizes anyone who uses a toilet or changing facility that doesnt match the sex they were assigned at birth. It applies to public schools, universities, parks, prisons, and other government buildings but not to businesses and healthcare facilities.The law only applies to facilities run by the state, but transgender and nonbinary Floridianshave nonethelessbeen confronted, harassed, and intimidated in public restrooms located inside private businesses.Last year, victims of the law spoke about the extreme measures they have taken to avoid restrooms, like neglecting to drink water and even peeing in bottles in their cars. Some said they even avoid going out in public altogether.Rheintgen is believed to be the first person actually arrested for violating the law. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02030-xThe results of technology research and development must find their way into the published literature. New models of regulation could help.

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Donald Trumps lesbian niece, clinical psychologist Mary Trump, slammed her uncle for invoking God as justification for bombing Iran and made it clear that he only worships one man: himself.In a recent address to the nation about his decision to strike Iran, Donald Trump declared, I want to just thank everybody, and in particular, God. I want to just say we love you, God, and we love our great military. Protect them. God bless the Middle East. God bless Israel. And God bless America. Thank you very much. Thank you. Related Trump posts mean, juvenile music video that glorifies bombing Iran I didnt think I could be shocked anymore but this is atrocious, wrote on social media user. In a blog post, Mary Trump emphasized that not only does her uncle not believe in God, but also that its offensive to use religion to justify violence. In the context of bombing a Middle Eastern country it smacks of the Crusades, she added. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today She then shared some family lore to explain just how irreligious the president really is. Her grandfather, Fred Trump (Donald Trumps father), was a fan of the then-massively popular pastor, Norman Vincent Peale.Peales teachings, she explained, were a precursor to the prosperity gospel, the belief in some Christian sects that the more devoted one is to God, the more material wealth one will gain. It is often criticized for its emphasis on materialism and for being used to exploit people into donating money to their religious institutions.Peale preached that the only thing standing in the way of a persons success was a lack of self-confidence. Mary Trump shared two quotes from his book, The Power of Positive Thinking: Obstacles are simply not permitted to destroy your happiness and well-being. You need to be defeated only if you are willing to be and It is appalling to realize the number of pathetic people who were hampered and made miserable by the malady popularly called the inferiority complex. Peales view neatly confirmed what my grandfather already thought: he was rich because he deserved to be, she said. Self-doubt was not part of my grandfathers makeup, and he never considered the possibility of his own defeat.Fred Trump, she explained, used Peales teachings to stand by his belief that giving to others merely made him worth less and them worth more. Financial worth was the same as self-worth, she explained. Monetary value was human value. The more Fred Trump had, the better he was than everybody else.He passed these views to Donald Trump, she said. What does that say about religion in my family? Starting with my grandfather, the only thing that mattered, the only thing they believed in, was money. God did not enter into the equation and never once did I see any sincere professions of faith in God.She accused her uncle of using religion as a prop to explint [sic] the faith of his followers. She said he has never read the Bible but still uses it to convince people who are already predisposed to be convinced, that he shares their beliefs and is Gods messenger.Donald and his allies use religion to justify everything they do, no matter how diabolical. It is cynical, it is hypocritical, and quite frankly, it is a grotesque exploitation of the sincere faith of millions of Americans. She emphasized that Donald Trump wasnt listening to God when he decided to strike Iran; he was listening to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Anybody who thinks that a Christian or the Jesus Christ depicted in the New Testament would urge any one individual to carry out an unprovoked bombing of another nation is as delusional as the people who continue to think Donald Trump is some kind of holy man.She also mocked the U.S. ambassador to Israel for claiming that Donald Trump had a direct conversation with God that led to his decision to strike Iran. What concerns me is not that God is in direct conversation with Donald because that is nonsense, she wrote. It is that there are a lot of voices speaking to him and theyre all in his head.She also clarified that there is no problem with him not believing in God, only with the fact that he claims to do so for his own personal gain. He believes in one higher power only, she concluded, and, in his head, thats him. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

A new poll shows former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg leading among possible Democratic presidential nominees in 2028.Emerson College Polling asked Democratic Primary voters who they would support from a list of possible Democratic presidential candidates. The list included Buttigieg, former Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and several other prominent Democrats. Related Pete Buttigieg warns nation is in an incredibly dangerous moment He offered advice on what people can do while the president continues the process of taking on absolute power. Buttigieg received the most support, with 16% of respondents, beating even Harris, who garnered 13%. Newsom was in a close third with 12%. Twenty-three percent of respondents, though, were undecided. | Emerson College PollEmerson also asked about the Republican 2028 nominee among Republican primary voters. Vice President J.D. Vance ended up in first place with 46% support. The second-place Republican, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, got just 12%. | Emerson College PollSince leaving office, Buttigieg has remained prominent in the media, explaining his views on the current administration and how the Democratic Party should be responding to it. The poll, conducted on June 24 and 25, was the first Emerson poll of the year to find a negative approval rating for the president. Forty-five percent of all voters in the poll said that they approve of the job he is doing as president, while 46% said they disapprove.

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ATLANTAReminding you that the views expressed in the show serve as a reflection of your own depravity, a disclaimer that aired Tuesday at the beginning of TLCs 1000-Lb Sisters stated that something is very wrong with you for watching this. WARNING: The following episode speaks to the deeply and irrevocably messed up part of your psyche that compels you to tune in to this show, the disclaimer read in part, explaining that your choice of a television program in which profoundly overweight and depressed sisters indulge in a litany of unhealthy behaviors, regularly have blowout fights with their family, and incessantly make childish fart jokes is indicative of major issues that exist in you, the viewer, who gawks at their experience. All people and events depicted in this show are a perverse expression of your own twisted mind, in which you have somehow concluded not only that its okay to watch two nearly bedridden and uneducated sisters struggle to perform basic tasks, but that its actually a form of entertainment. The disclaimer went on to state that viewer discretion would be advised if you had even a minimal capacity to exercise discretion, but clearly you do not.The post 1000-Lb Sisters Episode Begins With Disclaimer That Something Wrong With You For Watching appeared first on The Onion.

WASHINGTONStressing that it would be simplest to troubleshoot now during the onboarding process for his companys surveillance technology, Palantir founder Peter Thiel reportedly spent Tuesday morning showing President Donald Trump how to sort a spreadsheet of Americans by ethnicity. So whats neat is that you can just do command-shift-E and rank every single resident from whitest to least, said the billionaire libertarian, leaning over the commander-in-chiefs shoulder and demonstrating how simple it was to use a drop-down menu to search for undesirable ethnic characteristics among the more than 340 million names on display. Nope, thats religion, Mr. President. You want to be over in columnE. I went ahead and separated the Jews from the regular Caucasians for you. Oh, sure, I guess you can call them that if you want. Thats what the label section is for. At press time, reports confirmed a flustered Thiel was attempting to answer the presidents question on whether deleting a person from the spreadsheet would also delete them in real life.The post Peter Thiel Shows Trump How To Sort Spreadsheet Of Americans By Ethnicity appeared first on The Onion.

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Parenthood demands presence physically, emotionally, and mentally. For LGBTQ+ people navigating an eating disorder, that expectation can feel overwhelming. Research shows LGBTQ+ adults are significantly more likely than their straight, cisgender peers to experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many LGBTQ+ parents, then, must deal with the hurdles of raising kids in a hetero/gender normative world while also battling their own negative relationships with food. This raises a critical question: How do you care for others when youre still learning to care for yourself? Related Chasten Buttigieg never thought hed be a dad. Now his hit childrens book stars his own family. The sweet story is spreading joy across America and so is its author. Despite the prevalence of eating disorders in queer and trans communities, theyre rarely discussed, especially in the context of parenting. For many LGBTQ+ parents, recovery means not only healing their bodies but also pushing back against shame, stigma, and silence. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Eating disorders affect the whole familyParenthood adds complexity to recovery. Caring for children requires energy and emotional availability, which can be challenging when coping with an eating disorder.When a parent is struggling, it can add stress not only to their own healing but also to their children, who may already face stigma related to their family structure. When a parent struggles with an eating disorder, it can create confusion for children seeking stability. Since children in LGBTQ+ households may already face misunderstanding or discrimination, parental health becomes all the more essential. Being a positive role model through recovery sends a powerful message about resilience, self-care, and seeking help. Recovery becomes a profound act of care for the entire family. It breaks cycles of shame around body image and mental health. By healing, LGBTQ+ parents show their children the importance of self-compassion and resilience. This modeling creates a healthier environment where children learn that prioritizing well-being and asking for help are signs of strength.And a successful recovery means finding providers who truly see and support them. The power of affirming, inclusive careLGBTQ+ individuals face unique pressures, including body dissatisfaction, social stigma, discrimination, and internalized negativity, that increase their risk of developing an eating disorder.Penny Gautreaux, MSW, LICSW, a therapist in recovery and part of The Emily Programs CARE program, knows this journey intimately. As a transgender woman, Penny describes the feeling of being a stranger in her own body, which deeply influences healing. Related LGBTQ+ students are twice as likely to drop out of high school, alarming new study shows Leaving school can lower students future wages and might cost the U.S. economy $30 billion. Finding care that affirms identity and understands these experiences is crucial. Many LGBTQ+ people thrive in treatment environments where their gender and sexuality are respected where pronouns are correct, body dysphoria is handled sensitively, and diverse recovery stories are welcomed.Inclusive care breaks down barriers to treatment and fosters trust, enabling individuals to share struggles without fear of judgment. For LGBTQ+ parents, this support is vital as they balance healing with caregiving demands.Recovery shouldnt discriminateEating disorders in LGBTQ+ communities deserve greater visibility and understanding. Research and healthcare must evolve to meet the diverse needs of these populations. Stories like Gautreauxs remind us that recovery is possible with the right care.As Pride Month comes to a close, its critical to remember that visibility means more than rainbow flags. It means acknowledging often-overlooked issues that profoundly impact lives. Eating disorders dont discriminate and neither should recovery. Healing is possible for queer and trans parents, where stakes are even higher because of the responsibility to their children and the importance of modeling healthy relationships with food and body. With the right support, LGBTQ+ parents dont have to leave any part of themselves behind.Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD, LD, MPH, is vice president of The Emily Program and a nutrition and mental health expert focused on making eating disorder recovery accessible, inclusive, and affirming for all.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, who is an out gay man, is trying to remove sexual orientation and gender identity from a list of protected categories on certain forms about discrimination in the workplace, which Democrats say could make it harder to fight anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination.Out Reps. Becca Balint (D-VT), Mark Takano (D-CA), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY) sent a letter to Bessent asking him not to remove the terms from the Treasury Departments Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) forms, saying that it could confuse people, Advocate reports. Related This former EEOC official wants you to know that Trump cant legalize anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination Chai Feldblum talked to LGBTQ Nation about Trumps unprecedented attacks on civil rights. The Supreme Court ruled in its 2020 Bostock v. Clayton Co. decision that Title VIIs protections against discrimination because of sex also prohibit anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination because it is impossible to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity without taking sex into account, but the Democrats said that many people might not know this. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Employees should not have to know EEOC or Supreme Court precedent to know that the discrimination they faced on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation is unlawful sex discrimination that can be reported, they wrote. Such confusion could dissuade LGBTQ+ people from filing discrimination complaints.Torres specifically called out Bessent for leading this effort since Bessent is gay.Secretary Bessents move to erase sexual orientation and gender identity from EEO forms signals to LGBTQ+ federal employees that their government may no longer stand with them, he told Advocate. That is a betrayal.The move comes several months after an executive order told federal agencies to remove references to gender identity and only recognize sex as male or female on official documents. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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The version of Pixars Elio that performed poorly at the box office in June delivering the Disney-owned animation studios worst opening weekend to date was reportedly reworked to remove its title characters queerness.Sources who worked at Pixar during the films troubled production told The Hollywood Reporter that original director Adrian Molina, who is gay, never intended Elio to be a coming-out story, while others said its title character was initially queer-coded. They cited multiple scenes that were ultimately cut from the theatrical releases, including one in which 11-year-old Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) puts on a trash-ion show while cleaning up a beach, and another in which pictures displayed in the characters bedroom suggested a male crush. Related Disney Pixar introduces Christian character after axing trans storyline from the same show Its the first explicitly Christian character in almost 20 years. It was pretty clear through the production of the first version of the film that [studio leaders] were constantly sanding down these moments in the film that alluded to Elios sexuality of being queer, one former Pixar artist old the outlet. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today THR reports that Molina screened a cut of the film that was nearly completed for Pixar leadership back in 2023 and may have been hurt by chief creative officer Pete Docters feedback. Soon after, Molina exited the project, with Pixar announcing that co-directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi would take over. Former Pixar assistant editor Sarah Ligatich provided feedback on the film as a member of Pixars LGBTQ+ group PixPRIDE, according to THR. She told the outlet that she was deeply saddened and aggrieved by the changes that were made to Elio after Molinas departure. She claims that an exodus of creatives who worked on the film after seeing Sharafian and Shis first cut was really indicative of how unhappy a lot of people were that they had changed and destroyed this beautiful work.Suddenly, you remove this big, key piece, which is all about identity, and Elio just becomes about totally nothing, the former Pixar artist said. The Elio that is in theaters right now is far worse than Adrians best version of the original.Disney and Pixar have come under fire from both conservatives and the LGBTQ+ community in recent years for including queer representation in films like 2022s Strange World and Toy Story spinoff Lightyear and for removing it from projects like Disney+ series Win or Lose. As THR notes, Docter was quoted in a 2024 interview as saying that Pixar needed to make the most relatable films possible, leading some to worry that the studio would retreat from including queer characters and perspectives in its movies. A lot of people like to blame Disney, but the call is coming from inside the house, the former Pixar artist told THR. A lot of it is obeying-in-advance behavior, coming from the higher execs at Pixar.The same artist suggested that reworking the film to erase its queer subtext likely cost Disney and Pixar significantly more than releasing Molinas original version. Elio opened on June 22, bringing in just $20.8 million domestically the lowest opening weekend haul in the studios history, according to THR against what the former artist speculated may have been a more than $200 million budget.Id love to ask Pete and the other Disney executives whether or not they thought the rewrite was worth it, the artist said. Would they have lost this much money if they simply let Adrian tell his story?Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.