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Judge Reinstates Teacher Suspended for Transgender Remark
A judge on Tuesday ordered a northern Virginia school system to reinstate a suspended gym teacher who spoke out at a school board meeting against a proposal requiring that transgender students be addressed by their preferred pronouns.
Watch: Virginia Elementary Teacher Says 'It's Abuse' to Address Students by Chosen Pronouns
The gym teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia, said it was "against my religion" to address students by their chosen pronouns.
How 'Allyship' Can Help LGBTQ Staff Feel Less Excluded in the Work Place
There is compelling evidence that workplaces can be challenging environments for trans people, where their voices often remain the least heard. Even for organizations which seek to be inclusive, many lack the necessary expertise.
Part of the Online Gig Economy, Sex Work Can Be a Lifeline for Marginalized Workers
One researcher finds that more people are involved in the industry, including marginalized people who are finding it a literal lifeline in tough economic times.
Boston Radio Host Back on the Air a Day after Lovato Rant
A longtime Boston radio host who abruptly quit at the end of an on-air rant Wednesday after he was told by management to stop joking about singer Demi Lovato's announcement that they identify as non-binary was back on the air Thursday.
Listen: Boston Radio Host Walks Off Show When Told to Stop Making Non-Binary Jokes About Demi Lovato
One of Boston's leading morning deejays walked off the show Wednesday after complaining of being muzzled by management for making jokes about Demi Lovato announcing that they're non-binary.
Watch: 'The Viewers Fired Her' — Former Producer Slams Ellen DeGeneres
A former producer on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" told an Australian morning chat show this week that the viewers fired the talk show host. "I think the viewers have woken up finally," said Hedda Muskat.
Buff & Shirtless, Potter Gets Patrick Swayze Vibes on Social Media
"I make stuff out of clay," says hunky, 20-year old ceramic artist Theo Hirschfield on his Instagram page. And it has made him a social media sensation with many hoping he will recreate the iconic scene from the romantic drama "Ghost."
NowThis Editor Versha Sharma to Take Over at Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue has chosen Versha Sharma, a top editor at NowThis, to replace Alexi McCammond as editor in chief after a swirl of controversy over McCammond's past anti-Asian and homophobic tweets.
Helix Studios Owner Hospitalized in Domestic Assault; Also Denies Accusations by Former Models
There has been considerable drama at Helix Studios, the Vegas-based adult male streaming company owned by Keith Miller. Last weekend 2 models left the studio, calling it a "glorified hell," & Miller was hospitalized in a domestic violence incident.
Backlash Over Cis Actor Cast in 'I Am My Own Wife' Forces Cancellation of Upcoming Production
The battle over cis actors playing trans roles has led to a Connecticut theater to cancel an upcoming production of "I Am My Own Wife," Doug Wright's award-winning play about German trans woman Charlotte von Mahlsdorf.
Watch: 'Sorry Boris.' British Healthcare Worker Quits Medicine for OnlyFans after 1% Raise
A British healthcare worker left his job as a medical assistant after six years to pursue a full-time OnlyFans career after receiving a one-percent raise.
Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's 'Gay-For-Pay' Pipeline
Casting LGBTQ actors in queer roles only scratches the surface of the complexities behind the Hollywood business model, where talent is a commodity and the benchmark for success is a delicate balance of earnings and artistry.
There's a Gay Wage Gap — And It's Linked to Discrimination
The wage gaps that exist between men and women and between white and Black people have received a lot of attention in recent years. But there's another wage gap that tends to be overlooked — between heterosexuals and LGBTQ people.
Four Fired Brew Pub Workers Claim Anti-LGBTQ Bias
Four front-of-house staffers at BrewDog, an Indianapolis brew pub, allege that they were fired for being LGBTQ. The company they used to work for has faced similar controversy before.
Scott Rudin will 'Step Back' after Allegations of Bullying
Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, out Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday, saying he is "profoundly sorry" and will step back from his theater work.
Watch: Sharon Osbourne Denies Racist & Homophobic Accusations, Claims they were Made by 'Disgruntled Ladies'
Sharon Osbourne made her first public appearance since leaving "The Talk" after being accused of being a racist, and found a friend in talk show host Bill Maher.
Fox Stands Behind Tucker Carlson after ADL Urges His Firing
Fox Corp. is standing behind Tucker Carlson after the Anti-Defamation League last week called for the company to fire the opinion host for his on-air defense of the white-supremacist "great replacement" theory.
After Amazon: Labor Tries to Regroup in Wake of Alabama Loss
Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again.
Queer Reality Hunk Cheyenne Parker Finds Niche in Puerto Vallarta
Hunky Cheyenne Parker is best-known for appearances on the reality shows "Fire Island" and "Ex on the Beach." When the pandemic left him stranded in Puerto Vallarta he decided to stay & put his entrepreneurial spirit to work.