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James Factora

James Factora is an LA-born, NY-based writer and musician.
Sexual Health + Identity

Julia Fox Says She Is Pansexual and Explains Why She Doesn’t Miss Dating Men

The outré fashion icon also shared why she thinks women have “a harder time” realizing they’re queer.
Sexual Health + Identity

Lucy Dacus Is Donating $10,000 to Trans People's Surgery Costs

“the government will never be the source of our validation or protection, we have to do it ourselves,” the Boygenius singer said in a post on X.
Politics

FBI Investigating Wave of Hateful Texts Telling LGBTQ+ People to Report to “Re-Education Camp”

Latinx people are also receiving racist texts after a previous round of racist messages were sent to Black people last week.
Politics

Jill Stein's VP Candidate Is Getting Heat for Anti-Trans Comments

In a podcast interview last week, Ware said, “I don’t think that biological males should play in female sports.”
Movies

How Did Charli XCX Spend Brat Summer? Secretly Filming a Movie in Poland

The film is titled ‘ERUPCJA,’ the Polish word for ‘eruption.’ 🌋
Politics

This SCOTUS Case Could Decide the Future of Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

The review of the case comes at a critical time for transgender rights in the United States.
Mental Health

Chappell Roan Says She Has Been Diagnosed With Severe Depression

The Midwest Princess continues to speak openly about the toll that fame is taking on her.
Politics

Billie Eilish Is the Latest Pop Girlie to Endorse Kamala Harris

Vote me hard and soft.
Identity

Queer Fans Feel Betrayed by Taylor Swift’s Literal Embrace of Brittany Mahomes

After Mahomes liked an Instagram post from Donald Trump that contained anti-LGBTQ+ campaign promises, fans are questioning if Swift is still who she proclaimed herself to be in Miss Americana.
Sexual Health + Identity

J.K. Rowling’s Latest Target? Transgender Paralympic Sprinter Valentina Petrillo

The Harry Potter author continues to sink to new lows.
Politics

SCOTUS Blocks Expanded Protections for Trans Students From Taking Effect in 26 States

The 5-4 decision rejected the Department of Justice’s request to allow Title IX rules to take effect during court challenges.
Politics

The “Kids Online Safety Act” Is Dead For Now, But Advocates Warn It Will Return

The legislation was extensively criticized by the ACLU and other organizations for its potential to censor LGBTQ+ content.
Politics

J.D. Vance’s Ex-Friend Wants Trans Kids to Know the GOP Is Using Them as a 'Political Ploy'

“They’re engaging in opportunism to win elections,” Sofia Nelson said.
Sexual Health + Identity

Reneé Rapp Draws a Line About Her Sexuality: “If I Say I’m a Lesbian I’m a Lesbian”

The singer and actress is putting her foot down.
Politics

Washington State Will Require LGBTQ+-Inclusive Curricula In Schools

A new law will ask public schools to teach the “histories, contributions, and perspectives” of marginalized groups.
Politics

A New Settlement Rolls Back Parts of Florida's “Don't Say Gay” Law

Teachers and students can once again discuss LGBTQ+ topics in school.
Politics

Federal Authorities Are Officially Investigating Nex Benedict's School District

The Department of Education will investigate whether Owasso Public Schools failed to respond appropriately to bullying and harassment.
Sexual Health + Identity

Ohio Just Became the 22nd State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Kids

And the 24th to ban trans girls and women from playing on school sports teams consistent with their gender.
Politics

Trans Youth Are Suing to Block Louisiana’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Plaintiffs argue the ban violates several protections in the state constitution.
Politics

Parents in California Are Petitioning to Get an Anti-Trans Initiative on the Ballot

The group is determined to repeal California’s robust legal protections for trans residents.
Politics

AOC Blasts GOP For Caring More About Their Anti-Trans Agenda Than Averting Government Shutdown

Ocasio-Cortez said that the Republican party is “completely out of step with the American people.”
Politics

This Weekend Alone, Three LGBTQ+ Events in the U.S. Received Bomb Threats

No bombs were found in any of the targeted venues, but threats left some “shaken.”
Politics

These Are the Far Right-Groups Leading the Book Ban Explosion

During the 2022-2023 school year, book bans increased by 33%.
Politics

The Lauren Boebert 'Beetlejuice' Controversy, Explained

Here’s why the far-right congresswoman and her date were escorted out of a Denver theater.