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International
Chokehold on Porn: UK’s New Ban Sparks Debate on Pleasure, Power, and Protection in Queer Communities
The UK government is set to ban online porn depicting choking, a move hailed as a victory for protecting women and girls but raising urgent questions about...
Salman Rushdie's New Book Is His First Fiction Since a Brutal Attack. He Tells Us Why
Salman Rushdie's new book, “The Eleventh Hour,” marks a creative reset for the author
National
Nancy Pelosi Won't Seek Reelection, Ending Her Storied Career in the US House
Powerful Democratic former speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House
Minnesota Court Gives Win to Transgender Powerlifter Who Was Barred From Competing As a Woman
The Minnesota Supreme Court has delivered a win to transgender weightlifter JayCee Cooper, saying she’s protected by the state’s expansive human rights law
Politics
Mamdani's Historic Win As New York City's Mayor Sparks Excitement and Hope Among Many US Muslims
Zohran Mamdani's historic New York City's mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims
Virginia Voters Push Back Hard on Trump Administration Efforts to Reshape Federal Government
Not every voter in Northern Virginia has felt the impact of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government
Business
Designer Olivier Rousteing Leaves Balmain After 14 Years Fusing Couture Craft With Pop-Era Bravado
Designer Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years
Starbucks' Union Workers Plan Strike Next Week Unless Company Agrees to a Contract
Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at U.S. stores next week unless the company finalizes a contract agreement
Health
QueerDoc Beats the Bullies: A Federal Judge Blocks DOJ’s Subpoena in Landmark Win for Trans Health Care
A federal judge in Washington state has quashed the Department of Justice’s sweeping subpoena of QueerDoc, a trans- and queer-led telehealth provider, calling...
Queer, Sober, and Seen: Why More LGBTQ+ Folks Are Saying ‘No Thanks’ to Booze
Across LGBTQ+ spaces, a vibrant wave of queer sobriety is taking hold, sparking new conversations about pleasure, pride, and what it means to truly belong.
