National Briefs

From the reinstatement of a transgender military ban to congressional developments involving Rep. Sarah McBride and former Space Force Col. Bree Fram, these stories examine the impact of recent federal actions affecting transgender Americans.

RI Foundation Awards $87K to LGBTQ Community Organizations

Nonprofit organizations serving Rhode Island's LGBTQ communities will share $87,000 in grants through the Rhode Island Foundation's Equity Action Fund, the Foundation announced.

Federal Investigation Targets New England Schools Over Trans Athletes

Federal Investigation Targets New England Schools Over Trans Athletes

The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations into 18 educational institutions nationwide, including five school districts in New England...

Billy Masters 01.22.26

Billy Masters 01.22.26

You may recognize model Christian Hogue as the face (and body) of Davidoff Cool Water.

Billy Masters 01.08.26

Billy Masters 01.08.26

Another year, another Year End Review.

Billy Masters 12.25.25

Billy Masters 12.25.25

Last week, the Kennedy Center Honors were given out (the ceremony will air on CBS on December 23rd).

A Queer Mom in a Knit Cap

A Queer Mom in a Knit Cap

Distinguishing criticism from bigotry

Distinguishing criticism from bigotry

The Mamdani magic

The Mamdani magic

Reiner's empathy beats Trump's bullying

Reiner's empathy beats Trump's bullying

Billy Masters 12.11.25

Billy Masters 12.11.25