In a presidential election year where immigration and the economy were frequently cited as voters’ top concerns, LGBTQ issues reliably generated headlines.
The year in LGBTQ news began in tragedy following the death of a transgender Oklahoma student, Nex Benedict, which prompted a wave of outrage among queer activists around the world.
Here are the stories that had the biggest impact, the most viral interest or that celebrated historic queer milestones.
False reports that the two women were transgender spread, and the incessant speculation about their genders sparked global outrage and fascination.
In September, the volleyball player became the subject of a lawsuit against the NCAA for allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports.
Persons:
Nex Benedict, Chappell Roan, Sarah McBride, Nex Benedict Nex Benedict, Sue Benedict, Khelif, Italy's Angela Carini, Richard Pelham, Imane, Lin Yu, Chappell Roan Chappell Roan, ”, Jim Dyson, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, don’t, Santiago Mejia, Lia Thomas, SJSU, Sarah McBride’s, Jana Williams, Sen, McBride, Nancy Mace, Mike Johnson —, Donald Trump, Chip Somodevilla, Kamala Harris ’, “ Kamala, Trump, Jacquelyn Martin, Karla Sofía Gascón, “ Emilia Pérez, ” Shanna Besson, Netflix Long, Emilia Pérez
Organizations:
Owasso High, Paris Olympics, Getty, Olympic Committee, MTV, San Jose State University Spartans, San Francisco, NCAA, San Jose State University women’s, NBC, NBC News, GOP, AdImpact, NFL, Hollywood, Netflix
Locations:
Oklahoma, Tennessee, Owasso, Paris, Algeria, Taipei, London, Missouri, Fort Collins, Colo, Wilmington, Del, NBC News Delaware, Lititz, Pa, ”, “
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