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2 friends, a doctor’s appointment, and a $350,000 jackpot — how being ‘at the right place at the right time’ comes a long way
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (273+ words) A pair of friends from Illinois had one of their wildest dreams come true this week after they won a whopping $350,000 jackpot after purchasing a lottery ticket. It all happened when Randy was taking his wife to a doctor's appointment,…...
Bill expanding Iowa's 'Don't Say Gay' law takes another step forward
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (127+ words) The Iowa House can now take up the "Don't Say Gay" bill limiting public schools from teaching students about LGBTQ topics through high school. Bill expanding Iowa's 'Don't Say Gay' law takes another step forward A bill prohibiting Iowa's public…...
GOP holds "free speech" hearing that devolves into anti-trans ideology while ignoring ICE abuses
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (939+ words) While Minnesota is under siege, they brought in trans-bashing Graham Linehan to whine about losing work in the UK. Republicans held a hearing on Wednesday about Europe's free speech laws, featuring trans-bashing failed Irish TV writer Graham Linehan whining about…...
How to cover Donald Trump's failing mental health
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (613+ words) This article is offered exclusively to members, those who contribute monthly or annually to LGBTQ Nation. Already a member? Log in. A veteran online reporter, Alex Bollinger has been covering LGBTQ+ news since the Bush administration. He's now the editor-in-chief…...
Why foraged objects inspire this New Orleans sculptor
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (658+ words) Ashley Pridmore is drawn to the minutiae of nature. Whether it's the texture of a wasp's nest or the ribbing of a flower petal, the New Orleans'based sculpt... Why foraged objects inspire this New Orleans sculptor Ashley Pridmore is drawn…...
'Sex-rejecting procedures': Trump works to cut funding of trans ideology overseas * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (385+ words) One of Joe Biden's favorite beliefs was transgenderism. He promoted it for all age groups in America, and even pushed for funding for overseas interests to promote the ideology. For example, non-governmental organizations long have operated as activists for the…...
S.C. man stops to buy a drink, wins $200,000 lottery prize - UPI.com
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (96+ words) Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A South Carolina man made a stop to quench his thirst and ended up buying a scratch-off lottery ticket that earned him a $200,000 windfall. The Lowcountry man told South Carolina Education Lottery officials he stopped at the 52 Station…...
California sues a hospital for ending trans youth care. It could be a game changer.
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (956+ words) The state's attorney general is using a pretty clever tactic to keep Donald Trump from interfering in the case. California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) is suing a hospital for ending its youth gender-affirming care program using a strategy that legal…...
Texas A&M Professor Fired After Gender Identity Discussion Sues University
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (523+ words) By Theodore Bunker "|" Thursday, 05 February 2026 12:01 PM EST A former Texas A&M University professor sued the school Wednesday, alleging the university violated her constitutional rights by firing her after a classroom discussion about gender identity drew political backlash and calls…...
The surprising way a professor & her students are preserving centuries of LGBTQ+ history
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (1396+ words) Professor Juana Mar'a Rodr'guez is fighting fire with fact. And she's bringing receipts. In a world overrun by fake news, Professor Juana Mar'a Rodr'guez is unflinchingly committed to facts. Since 2016, the University of California, Berkeley professor has mobilized students to…...