@NBCOUT

NBC Out is the LGBTQ section of @NBCNews. We write and produce content about and of interest to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

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After oral arguments yesterday, I spoke with folks at the rally outside of the Supreme Court. Some, including Ryan and Lisa Welch, traveled from hundreds of miles away. 1/ For @NBCOUT @NBCNews: nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-poli…

Trans people traveled to the Supreme Court from across the U.S. to hear historic case

Transgender people and their allies, as well as counterprotesters, traveled to Washington for rallies held as the court heard arguments over a restriction on transition-related care.

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LGBTQ+ folks: Do you organize a queer potluck or other general queer food event? I want to chat with you. Email me: [email protected]
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Wow. Could not be more honored to accept this award with @OfficialJValle This years-long reporting has been one of the most humbling experiences of my career. It could not have been possible without the love from the families of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Thank you @glaad
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Received my first @glaad Award last night for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment, alongside @mattlavietes for our coverage at @nbcout @yesitsmebrooke Thank you to the @nbcnewsnow platform and @nbcaaron @tvkatesnow for allowing me to share this important story on-air 🙏🏼
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Congratulations to @NBCOUT reporter @JoYurcaba for being recognized on the inaugural @TheRealCurve Power List of 50 LGBTQ+ Women and Nonbinary Trailblazers! curvemag.com/articles/curve-… Learn more in our 101 lesson with Jo here: nbcuacademy.com/jo-yurcaba-r…
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Honored to be named on the 2024 Curve Power List alongside so many incredible LGBTQ+ folks! I know the list is alphabetical, but pretty wild to see my name above THE Jodie Foster 😭 Thank you @CurveFdn @TheRealCurve! curvemag.com/articles/curve-…
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Trans folks: We are working on a feature about transitioning & life satisfaction. If you would like to be part of it, kindly email us at [email protected] with your 1) name  2) age 3) location & 4) answer to this question: How has your life satisfaction changed after transition?
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Sunday @MSNBC_Films presents “Serving in Secret.” The documentary traces the U.S. military’s long history of discrimination against the gay community and one couple’s personal journey for acceptance. Watch Sunday at 10pm ET on @MSNBC and streaming on @Peacock.
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Join us Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. when the LGBTQ Policy Center at @Roosevelt_House presents "The New Generation of Lesbian Bars," a screening and panel inspired by reporting from @nbcout / @nbcnews RSVP: bit.ly/RH-1108
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.@Outmagazine includes @janelleNBC on the 2023 Out100 list, writing that Rodriguez upholds "the gold standard of this time-honored brand" through her work. Read the full #Out100 profile ⬇️ out.com/out100/groundbreaker…

The 2023 Out100: Janelle Rodriguez

Meet one of the artists, disruptors, educators, groundbreakers, innovators, and storytellers who all helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people.

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BREAKING: Florida "effectively banned" Advanced Placement Psychology classes in the state due to the course's LGBTQ topics, the College Board said Thursday. nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news…

Florida effectively bans AP Psychology course over LGBTQ content, College Board says

The state’s decision to restrict AP Psychology comes several months after its decision to block AP African American Studies courses.

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BREAKING: @NBCNews Special Report: Supreme Court rules for web designer who won't work on same-sex weddings. nbcnews.to/44kzc1Y xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1eaKbrNkq…

Supreme Court strikes down student loan relief plan, limits LGBTQ rights

The court concluded its term today and announced cases it will take up when the next term starts in October.

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In recognition of #PrideMonth, my colleagues @NBCOUT looked at the art of drag over hundreds of years. @brookesopelsa and @OfficialJValle joined us.
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TikTok is kicking off Pride Month by launching honoring some of the platform's prominent LGBTQ+ creators through its first-ever LGBTQ+ Visionary Voices list. on.today.com/43eHfxj

Exclusive: Meet the creators on TikTok’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Visionary Voices list

These 15 accounts will make you laugh, cry, learn ... and laugh again.

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Target's Pride-themed products have been generating online chatter. Their standout message for Pride Month is simple: “Live Laugh Lesbian.” nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-life…

'Live Laugh Lesbian': Target's cheeky Pride collection strikes again

While much of the Pride merchandise that debuts around June falls flat, Target’s has managed to break through the noise — and spark an onslaught of memes.

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BREAKING: Rep. George Santos surrenders to federal authorities to face federal charges including fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements. nbcnews.com/politics/congres…

Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment

The Justice Department charged Santos with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making materially false statements to the House of Representatives.

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In February, a "whistleblower" alleged the Transgender Center at the St. Louis Children's Hospital was harming kids. The climate and resulting fallout is what one parent described as a "dystopian nightmare." Two months of reporting for @NBCOUT @NBCNews: nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/…

Raising a trans kid in Missouri has become a 'dystopian nightmare' for families

State leaders are attempting to restrict access to transition-related care in a variety of ways, forcing families to come up with backup plans.

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Washington University in St. Louis said a former employee’s allegations that its pediatric and adolescent transgender clinic did not appropriately assess minors before providing them with care are unsubstantiated. For @NBCOUT @NBCNews: nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/…

St. Louis gender clinic accusations ‘unsubstantiated,’ internal investigation finds

Washington University in St. Louis opened an investigation into a children’s gender clinic after a former employee alleged the clinic harmed patients.

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For three days now, Montana House Republicans have refused to allow @ZoAndBehold to speak after she said they would have blood on their hands if they passed a bill to restrict gender-affirming care. @NBCOUT @NBCNews nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/…

Trans Montana representative silenced by GOP colleagues for three days

House Republicans refused to allow Rep. Zooey Zephyr to speak after she said they would have blood on their hands if they passed a bill to restrict transition-related care.

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Before the Russian invasion, gay pride parades in socially conservative Ukraine were often attacked. But attitudes appear to be changing as the LGTBQ community becomes increasingly visible, with many LGBTQ people fighting on the front lines. nbcnews.com/news/world/ukrai…

As Ukraine’s LGBTQ soldiers fight on the front line, acceptance grows in the conservative country

The greater visibility of gay and lesbian military personnel appears to be a catalyst for acceptance in wider society, and opinion polls show attitudes are changing.

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